https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/page/259/?d=4WordPress Posts: WordPress Postsenhttps://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-vikings-still-havent-fully-bought-into-their-franchise-guy/Rick Spielman started his offseason press conference earlier this week by putting a stop to any questions marks regarding who the signal-caller would be for the Vikings next season.   “Kirk Cousins is our quarterback,” said Spielman. “[We] look forward to him having another year in this system. E...9760Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/spielmans-endorsement-of-cousins-might-be-the-kiss-of-death/It’s a normal Tuesday in the Twin Cities. A group of Minnesota Vikings fans is waiting in line at the local post office when Rick Spielman and Kirk Cousins walk through the door. Cousins has his head down as he walks over to the change-of-address station, and Spielman has a giant smile on his face...9759Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/what-is-the-trade-value-of-each-wolves-player/With three weeks to go before the trade deadline, the Minnesota Timberwolves are sellers. They own the worst record in the NBA at 7-29, have lost nine in a row, and just fired their head coach.   But here’s a problem: Assuming the Wolves are not looking to trade Karl-Anthony Towns at the deadline...9758Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/let-kirill-kaprizov-be-kirill-kaprizov/It’s almost impossible to believe how good Kirill Kaprizov is. The hype that accumulated as he blossomed into a star in Russia was enormous. He arrived heralded not only as a superstar, but a savior for the perpetually dull Minnesota Wild. How could a rookie changing continents possibly deliver on...9757Thu, 04 Mar 2021 15:30:57 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/stephen-weatherly-is-an-old-solution-to-a-new-problem/Much of the talk about the Vikings heading into the NFL Draft and free agency has focused on strengthening both sides of the trenches. The offensive line has been bad for the last couple of years, but the defensive line in 2020 was the worst ever under head coach Mike Zimmer. Sure, they were missi...9756Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/10k-rinks-radio-minnesota-wild-zach-parise-benched-scratched-bill-guerin-dean-evason-trade-deadline-podcast/  On today's episode, Jessi Pierce of NHL.com and Bardown Beauties joined us to discuss: Zach Parise's benching Breaking down the offending shift What message Dean Evason is sending to the team How Parise's response fell short Is Bill Guerin looking to trade Parise? Do...9755Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/j-a-happ-is-the-latest-veteran-the-twins-are-trying-to-revitalize/J.A. Happ arrived in Fort Myers on Wednesday after missing the beginning of Spring Training. He and Matt Shoemaker were signed for a combined $10 million to fill the void left by Jake Odorizzi. While he might not be the sexiest signing of all time, he represents an emerging trend in the Minnesota...9753Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/danny-santana-has-transformed-as-a-player-since-leaving-minnesota/The Minnesota Twins enter Spring Training seeking a replacement for Marwin Gonzalez. Although Luis Arraez is ticketed for the role, Gonzalez played so many positions over the past two seasons that it may be difficult for one player to cover them all. They are also trying to find depth in the infie...9751Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/what-is-the-june-1st-cut-rule-and-how-could-it-affect-the-vikings/On Tuesday, the Minnesota Vikings made Kyle Rudolph's release official. Among the nostalgia and teary-eyed farewells, the impact of cutting him on the Vikings can be quantified. They save about $5 million in cap space after accounting for dead cap penalties. But what if there was a way to increase...9750Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/everything-has-to-be-on-the-table-at-the-trade-deadline/The trade deadline never feels real until there's a completed transaction involving a star or rumors begin circulating that a player on your team could be on the move. Now there's a report out there that the Toronto Raptors have interest in acquiring Ricky Rubio. Who cares how valid these claims a...9749Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/only-six-players-remain-from-the-minnesota-miracle-roster/Change is inevitable in the NFL thanks to its hard salary cap, non-guaranteed contracts, and increasing lack of patience from front offices. Unsuccessful teams are getting dismantled quicker than ever, while successful teams routinely descend into salary cap purgatory once they start compensating...9747Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/5-sneaky-free-agents-to-upgrade-minnesotas-pass-rush/Every year, every team's fan base thinks their team has a chance at the best available free agents. This year is no different, but as a (somewhat) realistic Minnesota Vikings fan, I want them to get an affordable pass rusher to create a sack-filled rebound season.   Minnesota was ranked 32nd in t...9746Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-wolves-cant-score-without-beasley-and-rubio-is-upset/Is it just me or does it seem like it’s been six months since the Minnesota Timberwolves fired Ryan Saunders and hired Chris Finch as their head coach?   What’s happened since then: The NBA Coach’s Association blasted them. Malik Beasley was suspended for 12 games. And Ricky Rubio kind of fired s...9745Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/with-rudolphs-release-comes-the-end-of-an-era/For the past several days, NFL teams have been doing what they always do this time of year: releasing veterans, in large part to create salary cap room and prepare for the beginning of the league year in mid-March. Things had been eerily quiet on the Minnesota Vikings beat in this regard, yet it w...9744Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-ricky-rubio-reunion-looks-like-its-going-to-be-short-lived/There were good feelings when the Minnesota Timberwolves dealt for Ricky Rubio on draft night last year. He had just tweeted about his disdain for the business of the NBA following a trade that sent him to the Oklahoma City Thunder a year after he had signed a 3-year, $51 million contract with the...9742Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/all-eyes-are-on-buxton-and-donaldsons-availability/As Spring Training begins again in Fort Myers, the lineup is once again filled with impact hitters like Miguel Sano, Nelson Cruz, and Max Kepler. But two of the most impactful bats in the lineup are guys with the biggest boom-or-bust potential.   Stop me if you’ve heard this before: The Minnesota...9741Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-anatomy-of-the-wilds-six-game-winning-streak/After multiple members of the Minnesota Wild tested positive for COVID-19 and a handful more ended up on the protocol list, it would have been understandable if they got off to a slow start after their hiatus.   Dealing with much of the active roster taking two weeks off from skating, training, a...9740Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-vikings-have-to-take-rashawn-slater-if-hes-there-at-14/You know the Minnesota Vikings need to fix their offensive line. I know the Vikings need to fix their offensive line. And with little cap space or track record of success, it’s unlikely those improvements will come via free agency.   That leaves the 2021 NFL Draft.   The draft is kind of like on...9739Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/10k-rinks-radio-minnesota-wild-matt-dumba-zach-parise-alex-stalock-kirill-kaprizov-podcast/Today on 10K Rinks Radio, Tony and Joe got together to discuss: Dolla Bill Kirill Kaprizov and the Wild continue to roll Kaprizov and Kevin Fiala trading hot streaks Appreciating still having Matt Dumba in Minnesota Nico Sturm steps up in the bottom-six Is it over for Zach...9738Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/zach-parise-is-no-longer-a-crunch-time-option/Mark Stone was the story in the Vegas Golden Knights’ comeback win against the Minnesota Wild last night. He dished five assists, none more important than this pass to Alex Tuch* with 42 seconds left.     Stone put on a clinic last night, and that pass to tie the game was brilliant. However...9737Tue, 02 Mar 2021 15:30:07 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/a-deep-dive-ranking-of-the-vikings-current-needs/The Minnesota Vikings enter the 2021 offseason in a unique situation — the top-to-bottom roster is pretty talented (Mike Clay ranked the Vikings' roster sixth-best in the NFL), but there are several glaring holes where they currently could make a good argument for having the worst projected starte...9735Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/can-alex-kirilloff-buck-the-trend-and-make-an-instant-impact/The Minnesota Twins are expecting big things from Alex Kirilloff. The path to playing time is wide open for the former first-round pick, and with a starting spot available in left field, there’s a scenario where Kirilloff becomes an important part of the lineup.   This is a new trend in baseball...9733Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/5-simple-rules-to-help-vikings-fans-survive-free-agency/It's easy to get wrapped up in the fanaticism of free agency. Come March 15, the first day of legal tampering, headlines (and massive contracts) will fly. While we watch teams marry player after player, and fanbases get excited about their new toys, the Minnesota Vikings will stand pat. They're a...9731Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/how-the-vikings-land-the-deep-threat-they-need/Many of the league’s most potent offenses are built upon under-center, play-action foundations. The Green Bay Packers, Tennessee Titans, Las Vegas Raiders, Los Angeles Rams, San Francisco 49ers, etc. all had successful offenses in large part because of how effectively they can open up their play-a...9729Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/stalock-was-both-relatable-and-fun-during-his-time-in-minnesota/Monday morning brought unfortunate news to the Minnesota Wild faithful: the Edmonton Oilers claimed South St. Paul's Alex Stalock off waivers. The Wild had placed the 33-year-old goaltender on waivers Sunday. His return from an upper-body injury was imminent, and they were trying to slip him eithe...9728Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000