https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/page/276/?d=4WordPress Posts: WordPress Postsenhttps://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/remembering-the-20-guys-who-defined-the-minnesota-wild/The Minnesota Wild have been here for 20 years, so get ready for a lot of retrospectives. Most will revolve around the best players in franchise history. You’ll have debates like: Who would you rather have: Marian Gaborik or Mikko Koivu? The correct answer is Gabby in a walk.   Who won’t you hear...9115Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/watch-greg-coleman-is-selected-to-the-black-college-hall-of-fame/For most younger Minnesota Vikings fans Greg Coleman is known for his Pregame Preach and his post game locker room player interviews.   Anyone who’s been around longer understands what Coleman truly is: A pioneer. He's the first black punter in NFL history, and a man with an incredible backstory....9113Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/how-teddy-bridgewater-left-a-lasting-impact-with-the-minnesota-vikings/He was drafted in the first round, considered the savior of a franchise coming off a tough year.   After some ups and downs as a rookie, he led the Vikings to the playoffs in his second year with the help of Adrian Peterson.   There was optimism that greater things were ahead for the former ACC...9111Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/adam-thielen-red-zone-monster/Last Sunday provided yet another chapter in the Vikings Heartbreak Hotel history books following weeks of momentous buildup. After coming out victorious, running the NFC North gauntlet for three straight weeks, all Minnesota had to do was take care of business as they embarked on three consecutive...9108Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-robert-covington-trade-doesnt-look-great-in-hindsight/It was the move that precipitated “The Move.”   While the Andrew Wiggins trade for D'Angelo Russell is going to be remembered as the biggest swap from this post-Jimmy Butler period of the KAT era, the Robert Covington trade reshaped much of the Minnesota Timberwolves’ supporting cast in a four-te...9106Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-young-vikings-corners-arent-ready-for-a-bigger-role/Mike Zimmer has been dealing with a cornerback problem for the entirety of the 2020 season. From questionable performances from Holton Hill and Mike Hughes in September to the unstable reliance on rookies to the litany of injuries that plague the unit today, Zimmer hasn't been able to field two st...9105Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/why-cant-the-vikings-defense-close-out-a-game/It’s fair to wonder why the Minnesota Vikings can’t close out a game in 2020 after their loss to the Dallas Cowboys. The 31-28 defeat marked the third time this season that the Vikings have held a lead at the two-minute warning, but wound up in the loss column. With a trend like this, there usuall...9104Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/exactly-how-far-will-karl-anthony-towns-lead-a-team/Five years ago on Oct. 25, the Timberwolves lost arguably the most important person in the brief history of their franchise. Twenty years before that, in 1995, Flip Saunders was hired by former Gophers teammate Kevin McHale to serve as general manager and, soon after that, coach. He made his first...9103Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/this-season-will-end-in-a-very-viking-ish-way/Saying the Minnesota Vikings 2020 season has been a bit of a roller coaster would be like saying the Mississippi River is a bit of a stream. An incredibly poor start, followed by an absurd playoff push, immediately dashed by a disappointing loss to the Red Rocket has left Vikings fans' heads spinn...9101Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/grading-the-timberwolves-offseason-moves-up-to-this-point/Wowzas. Since we last chatted, a lot has happened for the Minnesota Timberwolves!   It turns out when you cram the draft and free agency in the same week, there's a lot to digest.   My guess is that you probably feel better about the team than you did a week ago. Certainly, you feel better than...9099Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/5-numbers-that-tell-the-story-of-the-vikings-cowboys-game/The Minnesota Vikings returned home after a spectacular defensive effort against the Chicago Bears, only to have a letdown against the previously 2-7 Dallas Cowboys. They failed to capitalize on turnovers, Kirk Cousins’ play dipped when it mattered most and the defense failed to keep Andy Dalton a...9098Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/mike-zimmer-hasnt-felt-at-home-this-season/‘Twas the Sunday before Thanksgiving when all through the Vikings’ house, the Cowboys’ offense was clicking while things were quiet as a mouse. With apologies to Clement Clarke Moore, this heavily altered opening line from his classic holiday poem feels appropriate right about now.   After decade...9097Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-wild-prospects-who-got-away/Continuing the series in honor of the Wild’s 20th season, this week’s look at Minnesota Wild players past and present comes with some missed opportunities. Last week, 10KRinks looked at some of the prospects who never panned out. This week, we’re looking at some Wild prospects who had good NHL car...9096Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/kirk-cousins-was-virtually-flawless-until-his-final-two-drives/The Minnesota Vikings are exasperating. Even when Kirk Cousins plays excellent football for most of four quarters, a previously discarded Andy Dalton somehow leads a go-ahead touchdown drive late in the game to throw a wrench in things and wash away any positive feelings this game might have provi...9094Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/anthony-edwards-is-a-small-forward/Close your eyes for a moment and picture an NBA small forward. You’re probably picturing a 6-foot-8, 240-pound behemoth, with length and athleticism. You’re probably picturing a player who can shoot, pass, dribble and defend the other team's best wing. A player who can rebound and get out in trans...9093Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/analyzing-every-bad-call-from-the-cowboys-game/Losses hurt. Losses defined by referee intervention especially hurt. During Sunday's 31-28 loss to the Dallas Cowboys, the Minnesota Vikings notched eight penalties for 80 yards. Not all of these were obvious, however. When asked about the officiating, Zimmer seemed annoyed with the outcomes of th...9088Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-vikings-offense-shouldnt-be-let-off-the-hook-in-loss-to-cowboys/All three phases deserve blame in the Minnesota Vikings' back-breaking 31-28 loss to the Dallas Cowboys. The brunt, though, will go to the defense, which reverted back to its early-2020 form and allowed two fourth quarter touchdown drives. Pass-rush was paltry, defensive backs made silly mistakes,...9087Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/4-things-we-learned-from-the-vikings-loss-to-the-cowboys/On Sunday afternoon, the Minnesota Vikings lost to a 2-7 Dallas Cowboys team at home that was led by their backup quarterback, Andy Dalton. The offense nearly did enough to overcome a mediocre defensive performance, but they gave up a late touchdown in the 31-28 loss, and the special teams continu...9086Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/defense-folds-late-as-cowboys-rally-past-vikings-31-28/In a game they absolutely needed, the Minnesota Vikings defense lost a pair of fourth-quarter leads and dropped a 31-28 decision to the Dallas Cowboys. HOW'D THE OFFENSE DO? With a chance to drive the field and either tie or win the game, the Vikings went four-and-out. It was a shame after Kirk...9085Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/watch-brett-favre-and-kirk-cousins-discuss-the-season-turnaround/If you are not already aware, Brett Favre co-hosts an NFL show on Sirius XM radio with Bruce Murray. It’s usually a pretty good listen, as No. 4 has never been shy about voicing an opinion.   This week Minnesota Vikings fans got their favorite QB of the last two decades having a conversation with...9083Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/is-dallas-an-ultimate-trap-game/If we can just get through the Chicago Bears game, there’s some smooth sailing ahead. If we can just go into Soldier Field and do what we never do in Soldier Field, then this team can really go on a run. There’s some major gimmes in the next three weeks.   This is the sentiment that every Minneso...9082Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-top-events-in-the-xcel-energy-centers-20-years/This is the second in a three part series celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Xcel Energy Center Opening.   Despite being a venue built primarily for hockey, the Xcel Energy Center has been the premier destination for events in the Twin Cities since the doors opened in 2000. Each calendar yea...9081Mon, 23 Nov 2020 06:00:55 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/mike-zimmer-is-ultimately-responsible-for-the-special-teams/Mike Zimmer is ultimately responsible for the special teams and their performance. I understand that this isn’t an incredibly novel, unique or controversial thought. “The guy in charge of everything is in charge of everything” stated the know-it-all football blogger. The reality, however, is at ti...9079Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/jaden-mcdaniels-is-the-timberwolves-michael-porter-jr/In comparing the Minnesota Timberwolves to the Denver Nuggets, Nikola Jokic is to Karl-Anthony Towns as D’Angelo Russell is to Jamal Murray as Josh Okogie is to… okay, maybe that’s as far as the comparisons go. But Denver and Minnesota are two mid-market teams who depend on drafting well and patie...9075Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/justin-jeffersons-fantastic-moment-on-good-morning-football/These days everyone in the football media world wants a piece of Justin Jefferson. Today, he made an appearance on what is in my humble opinion the best football show on television: Good Morning Football.   After being introduced by former Minnesota Vikings receiver Nate Burleson, Jefferson and t...9073Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000