https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/page/295/?d=4WordPress Posts: WordPress Postsenhttps://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/what-we-learned-from-the-minnesota-wilds-regular-season-meetings-with-the-vancouver-canucks/If you missed any of the reviews of the Minnesota Wild's regular season games against the Vancouver Canucks, you can check them out here, here, and here. But as we now gather for the week leading up to the puck drop in this five-game series, it is time to ask ourselves what we learned from these r...8387Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/what-justin-jefferson-brings-to-the-minnesota-vikings/The Vikings drafted Justin Jefferson using the very same first-round pick they received as compensation for trading away Stefon Diggs. That leaves the LSU rookie with some very big shoes to fill, both in terms of talent — Diggs is often called the best route runner in the NFL, and we have written...8386Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/what-the-minnesota-vikings-need-to-see-early-in-camp/The Minnesota Vikings have officially kicked off Training Camp 2020 with the rookies reporting on July 23 and the full roster reporting on the 28th. This is exciting news in uncertain times, and fans are hoping things go smoothly so we get to see football this season.   While the Vikings are sure...8385Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/harrison-smith-and-anthony-harris-need-to-be-even-better-in-2020/After reading the title of this article, you may be asking yourself whether the pandemic has finally pushed Bo over the edge. How in the world could Harrison Smith and Anthony Harris be even better in 2020 than they were in 2019? Who would suggest such a thing? And for the love of Harry Peter Gran...8384Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/giles-jersey-review-high-marks-for-the-seattle-kraken-logo-uniforms/Let's get one thing clear. The Seattle NHL franchise had four months of no sports to deliver their new name, logo and uniforms but waited until MLB Opening Day to drop the news. Horrible delivery on their part.   But once we got a glimpse of what they had held out on us, oh boy, was it ever so go...8383Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/with-marcus-sherels-gone-who-will-the-minnesota-vikings-turn-to-as-their-punt-returner/Finding a punt returner hasn’t been an issue for the Minnesota Vikings since homegrown talent Marcus Sherels took over the gig in 2011.   Over the past decade the rock-solid Sherels set team marks in punt returns (237), punt return yards (2,480) and punt return touchdowns (5) while averaging 10.5...8382Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-minnesota-twins-opening-day-30-man-roster-is-here-what-you-need-to-know/The Twins Opening Day 30-man roster has been released ahead of the team’s first regular season game against the Chicago White Sox on Friday.   With 15 pitchers and 15 position players, along with a few on the injured list and the taxi squad, Minnesota has its roster set for play. With a few chang...8380Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/inside-the-minnesota-wilds-courtship-of-kirill-kaprizov/The Minnesota Wild signed Kirill Kaprizov earlier this month, ending a five-year long saga. The Wild drafted him back in 2015, selecting him 135th overall. Kaprizov was unheralded partially due to his size (he was 5’9” at the time), but there was talent there. He was picked first in the 2014 KHL D...8379Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/mike-zimmers-extension-maintains-continuity-for-the-minnesota-vikings/The Minnesota Vikings made a commitment for the future Wednesday by extending head coach Mike Zimmer's contract by a reported three years, ending an offseason of speculation that Zimmer could be a lame-duck coach in 2020.   The writing was on the wall last January when Vikings ownership crafted a...8377Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/what-do-the-minnesota-vikings-see-in-shamar-stephen/At this time a year ago, now co-defensive coordinator Andre Patterson was being interviewed for . When the topic of Shamar Stephen came up, Patterson became excited, looked for the camera and put Vikings fans on notice.  “Shamar Stephen is the real deal,” Patterson said. “Those of you that know...8374Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/holton-hill-has-a-massive-opportunity-to-stand-out-on-the-2020-minnesota-vikings/More than ever before, NFL teams will be leaning on experience following an offseason with no practices and a seemingly abridged training camp with no preseason games in which to prepare.   But the Minnesota Vikings have little seasoning at a key spot. With the departure of seven-year veteran Xav...8373Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/what-glen-taylor-exploring-selling-his-ownership-stake-means-for-the-minnesota-timberwolves-lynx/Glen Taylor has held a majority ownership stake of the Minnesota Timberwolves since 1994 and the Minnesota Lynx since 2002.   But in 2020, that might be coming to an end.   On Tuesday afternoon, rumors surrounding Taylor and his future as majority owner of the Wolves and Lynx organization quickl...8371Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/looking-to-bet-on-the-3m-open-in-blaine-heres-a-favorite-a-dark-horse-and-one-of-us-to-wager-on/Sports are set to return to the Twin Cities this weekend, as the PGA Tour makes its second annual stop at TPC Twin Cities for the 2020 3M Open. It will mark the first major sporting event held in Minnesota since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic.   If this year's edition of the 3M Open is...8370Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/ifeadi-odenigbo-can-follow-the-footsteps-of-past-vikings-defensive-ends/Great defensive line play has been the cornerstone of the Minnesota Vikings franchise since it was founded in 1961. The Purple People Eaters defensive line that included Carl Eller, Jim Marshall, Alan Page and Gary Larsen spearheaded Minnesota's elite defense in the late 1960s and 1970s that earne...8367Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/doomsday-scenarios-for-the-2020-minnesota-vikings-defense/As the Minnesota Vikings prepare for the 2020 season, there will be a lot of new faces on defense. After releasing Xavier Rhodes and Linval Joseph and letting Trae Waynes, Mackensie Alexander and Everson Griffen walk, the Vikings will at least have four new starters and could have five if Griffen...8365Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/minnesota-vikings-take-elaborate-covid-19-precautions-but-are-still-waiting-for-league-protocols/Since the Minnesota Vikings upgraded from Winter Park to TCO Performance Center, they've been quick to show off their latest technological advancements designed to give the organization a competitive advantage. It's no surprise, then, that they are seemingly ahead of the curve when it comes to COV...8364Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/what-will-the-minnesota-timberwolves-do-if-they-get-the-no-1-pick/As I write this, there is a man working on our air conditioner and someone on Facebook Marketplace is messaging me about a “vintage door” that I’m selling for $25.   Spoiler alert: I don't actually think it's a vintage door! I just think it's a normal door that has had better days.   Welcome to...8363Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/tiger-woods-flashes-jon-rahm-triumphs-at-memorial-tournament/For the second consecutive week, Muirfield Village Golf Club hosted an event on the PGA Tour.   However, the course designed and operated by the great Jack Nicklaus played like a completely different course the second time around.   Collin Morikawa emerged victorious at the Workday Charity Open...8362Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/takeaways-from-the-minnesota-wilds-first-summer-training-camp-scrimmage/The Minnesota Wild were back on the ice for summer training camp this week as they prepare for a Qualifying Round series against the Vancouver Canucks. Game 1 is scheduled for August 2nd, and teams need to get up to speed as quickly as possible. The Wild concluded the official week of camp with an...8361Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/nfl-2018-redraft-would-mike-hughes-still-end-up-with-the-minnesota-vikings/With two seasons under our belt since the 2018 draft, Luke Inman takes a look back to see how the board should have fallen using the information we have now.   1. Cleveland Browns: Lamar Jackson, QB, Louisville (Actual Pick: Baker Mayfield)   This isn't a knock on Baker Mayfield, who I think wil...8360Tue, 21 Jul 2020 07:00:49 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/after-her-surprising-departure-from-minnesota-lynx-seimone-augustus-adjusts-to-playing-for-rival-los-angeles-sparks/In early July, Seimone Augustus reported for yet another WNBA season putting on a different jersey for the first time in her legendary career.   After 14 seasons with the Minnesota Lynx, Augustus took the floor alongside new coaches and teammates while representing a new organization when Los Ang...8358Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-minnesota-vikings-are-going-to-miss-kyle-rudolph/The Minnesota Vikings have won more games this calendar year than the Minnesota Twins, which still seems really weird to say in July. Their most recent win came when they marched out of New Orleans in January after edging the Saints in overtime of their Wild Card game on a Kirk Cousins-to-Kyle Rud...8355Mon, 20 Jul 2020 07:00:05 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/whats-wrong-with-the-nhl-awards-and-who-should-actually-win-in-2020/With the NHL regular season officially concluded, it’s time to debate who should win the awards. While there are deserving players to win the various awards, there seems to be some issues that arise annually with how voters pick and choose their winners.   So while we hand out some hardware in th...8354Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/what-if-pat-elflein-turns-it-around-this-season/In a typical training camp, the battle for the Minnesota Vikings’ starting guard spots would bust out of the usual offensive line anonymity to become one of the preseason’s hottest talkers.   After all, the tackles are locked down with young, athletic Day 2 draft picks and Riley Reiff’s contract....8353Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/no-the-minnesota-wild-arent-trading-for-brock-boeser/Ever since Brock Boeser was passed over by the Minnesota Wild in the 2015 draft, it has felt like he was the one that got away. Well, he was the one that got away. Chuck Fletcher and his scouting staff had the entire state of Minnesota to scout and instead chose Joel Eriksson Ek. Now Boeser is a s...8352Fri, 17 Jul 2020 09:30:23 +0000