https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/page/235/?d=4WordPress Posts: WordPress Postsenhttps://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/minnesota-wild-podcast-kevin-fiala-trade-rumors-joel-eriksson-ek-nick-bjugstad-contract/  This week on 10K Rinks Radio, Tony and Joe discuss: The Minnesota Wild have to make big decisions this week The Wild need to do Tampa Bay Lightning-style cap circumvention Will the Wild go Galaxy Brain at Expansion? Is Kevin Fiala on the trade block? Are the Wild and fans...10705Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/on-rachel-nichols-and-the-national-medias-unique-relationship-with-wolves-fans/It has been over a week since the New York Times leaked the Rachel Nichols “hot mic” phone call. If you missed some of the hottest extracurricular NBA news last week, take 10-15 minutes to read the NYT piece. Soak it in. Recognize that this mindset expressed by Nichols is not an isolated incident....10704Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/cris-carter-reveals-his-behind-the-scenes-reaction-to-randy-moss-being-drafted/Dan Barreiro had Cris Carter on his popular radio show last week, and the conversation with the Hall of Fame receiver naturally drifted towards what is happening with Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers.   Carter believes that this issue is "a little bit about respect" but is more about m...10702Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/what-would-the-twins-look-like-if-they-had-signed-shohei-ohtani/The MLB All-Star Game is taking place on Tuesday, and the biggest attraction will be Shohei Ohtani. The pitcher-outfielder has become a superstar for the Los Angeles Angels this season and should be a favorite to not only win the Home Run Derby on Monday but take home the MVP award in the Midsumme...10701Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/why-patrick-peterson-is-the-most-important-player-on-the-vikings-defense/The Minnesota Vikings have done everything they can to make sure they have a good defense this season. With $45 million worth of free agents, they are hoping that several veterans can return to the best version of themselves and together avoid being the bottom-tier unit they were last year.   One...10700Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/can-guerin-improve-the-wilds-expansion-draft-dilemma-before-the-roster-freeze/Just speak the words “Expansion Draft” to a Minnesota Wild fan, media person, or member of the front-office personnel, and you’re bound to induce an acute form of heartburn. The Vegas Expansion Draft was not that long ago, and the scab over that wound remains. Imagine if Chuck Fletcher played the...10698Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/finding-the-right-contract-for-kevin-fiala-and-the-wild/It's well established by now that the Minnesota Wild are about to undergo a difficult offseason. Bill Guerin's legacy-defining summer will determine the DNA of this roster heading into the 2021-22 season. He's already locked up Joel Eriksson Ek to an eight-year contract extension. Now the focus is...10697Tue, 13 Jul 2021 11:00:34 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/joel-eriksson-ek-is-following-in-sean-couturiers-footsteps/The Minnesota Wild inked Joel Eriksson Ek to an eight-year, $42 million contract after a breakout season where he scored 19 goals in 56 games and made an impact in the playoffs. Most anyone who watched how important he’d become to this team immediately went, “Yeah, good, that contract makes sense....10692Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/eden-prairies-ryan-connelly-is-a-dark-horse-to-earn-a-roster-spot/The Minnesota Vikings have drafted a lot of young talent at linebacker, but a player the New York Giants selected two years ago may end up having the most-immediate impact.   Ryan Connelly isn’t the first name that comes to mind when you think of players who are likely to earn substantial minutes...10691Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/vladimir-tarasenko-is-what-the-wild-want-but-cant-have/The late-night news that St. Louis Blues winger Vladimir Tarasenko wants to be traded sent shockwaves through the hockey world. According to The Athletic, Tarasenko is dissatisfied for several different reasons. First, he is the second-longest tenured player in the organization and was disappointe...10690Thu, 08 Jul 2021 17:00:40 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/nkeal-harry-is-not-worth-the-risk-for-the-vikings/Keelan Cole, Sammy Watkins, and Emmanuel Sanders were viable options if the Minnesota Vikings wanted to fill their WR3 position using free agency. But another possibility opened up this week when N’Keal Harry’s agent asked for a trade from the New England Patriots.   With Minnesota’s options dwin...10689Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/what-the-wolves-can-glean-from-phoenix-and-milwaukees-success/What do you think of first when somebody mentions the NBA Finals? Maybe Marv Albert’s voice (and his toupee that hasn’t fooled anyone for 40 years), definitely Michael Jordan, and probably the handful of marquee franchises like the Boston Celtics, Los Angeles Lakers, Golden State Warriors, Chicago...10687Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/what-are-the-experts-saying-about-minnesotas-chances-next-year/I have to admit, I get a lot of fulfillment in my Minnesota Vikings fandom from reading so-called experts’ takes on my favorite team. Sure, most are uninformed and cater to the fans, but sometimes they provide insight into our personal biases and where the team actually fits in the NFL landscape....10686Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/whats-next-for-royce-lewis/When Derek Falvey and Thad Levine took over for Terry Ryan four years ago, it created a new era for Minnesota Twins baseball. Under Ryan, the Twins used an old-school approach that fueled their run of dominance in the 2000s but had produced several first-round busts in the 2010s.   Falvey and Lev...10683Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/who-can-beat-out-bisi-johnson/For what feels like the 100th consecutive year, the Minnesota Vikings will have an open competition at their third wide receiver position. It's a backup job for the TE-heavy Vikings, but one that gets plenty of ink spilled. Chad Beebe and Olabisi Johnson lead the way while a smattering of long sho...10680Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/what-griffens-desire-to-return-tells-us-about-the-vikings/A major theme of this offseason for the Minnesota Vikings’ defense has been reunions with players who previously donned the purple and gold. Sheldon Richardson, Mackensie Alexander, and Stephen Weatherly all found their way back to Minnesota after signing with other teams.   Apparently, Everson G...10678Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/after-tough-week-on-the-waiver-wire-rachel-banham-is-happy-to-be-back-with-lynx/Rachel Banham realized her dream of playing for the Minnesota Lynx when she was acquired via trade last year after spending her first three years in the league with the Connecticut Sun. This summer, the Lakeville native and University of Minnesota alum began her second season in Minnesota living o...10676Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/no-draft-picks-no-problem-gersson-rosas-has-a-plan/When the Minnesota Timberwolves lost their first-round selection to the Golden State Warriors, it was only natural to feel deflated. A chance at getting a top-tier prospect in the top-3 quickly disappeared as the pick landed at No. 7 and went to the Warriors. The pick put a bow on the Andrew Wiggi...10675Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/what-can-the-twins-learn-from-the-red-sox-as-they-approach-the-trade-deadline/Gloomy rain clouds weren’t the only thing looming over Target Field on Tuesday night as the Minnesota Twins fell 4-1 to the Chicago White Sox. While the Twins continue to slip down the hill that is the 2021 season, the MLB trade deadline has to be lurking in the minds of the team’s top brass.   T...10674Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/nick-bjugstads-return-is-more-than-a-one-of-us-signing/It was the signing Minnesota Wild fans were waiting for all offseason.   No, not Kirill Kaprizov. No, not Kevin Fiala. Not even Joel Eriksson Ek.   While he isn't the flashiest player on the Wild by any stretch of the imagination, Nick Bjugstad is back on the team for another year. The Minnesota...10673Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/justin-jefferson-doesnt-need-to-be-enamored-with-kirk-cousins/It seems like Adam Thielen has been best buds with every wide receiver the Vikings have had, past and present. Cordarrelle Patterson called him his “brother from another mother.” He was bummed out when Stefon Diggs was traded but quickly developed a rapport with Justin Jefferson. And in a year whe...10672Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/can-the-seattle-kraken-be-the-solution-to-the-wilds-zach-parise-problem/The primetime of the Minnesota Wild’s offseason started in earnest late last weekend. First, Joel Eriksson Ek inked an eight-year extension. Then they signed Nick Bjugstad to a one-year deal.   Those opening moves will be followed by a busy month. Rosters for the Expansion Draft must be locked by...10670Tue, 06 Jul 2021 15:30:44 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-vikings-need-more-weapons/Whether it be Cris Carter and Randy Moss or Adam Thielen and Stefon Diggs, the Minnesota Vikings almost always seem to have a good wide receiver duo. Their latest dream pairing is Thielen and Justin Jefferson. However, even having two great receivers is not enough.   In recent years, the NFL has...10669Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/is-cam-bynum-the-eventual-successor-to-harrison-smith/The Minnesota Vikings have had exceptional play at the safety position for almost a decade now thanks to All-Pro safety Harrison Smith, who was drafted out of Notre Dame in 2012. Smith’s career in Minnesota has resulted in five Pro Bowl appearances so far, and there's a chance he finds himself in...10668Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/what-does-the-future-hold-for-max-kepler-and-jorge-polanco/Halfway through this season, it feels like nothing has gone right for the Minnesota Twins. Injuries, poor pitching, and regression from core players have put the team in last place in the AL Central.   Early in the season, Jorge Polanco and Max Kepler were among the disappointing core players.  ...10666Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000