https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/page/357/?d=4WordPress Posts: WordPress Postsenhttps://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/2018-consensus-big-board-the-best-players-available/With the second and third rounds of the 2018 NFL draft beginning on Friday, it's worth taking a look at which players top the Consensus Big Board, a printable version of which you can find here. The players will be listed by their consensus rank, their forecaster and evaluator ranks (explained her...4776Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/ekstrom-vikings-arent-buying-into-perceived-red-flags-with-new-draft-pick/There might have been a few double takes from the fanbase when it heard the announcement of Minnesota Vikings first-round draft pick Mike Hughes.   'He's too short for a cornerback.'   'He only played one year.'   'He received a misdemeanor and was accused of sexual assault as a freshman at Nor...4775Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/vikings-select-cb-mike-hughes-at-pick-30/Contrary to the expectation many had of taking an offensive lineman, the Minnesota Vikings selected a defensive player, cornerback Mike Hughes from Central Florida, in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft.   Offensive linemen Connor Williams, Will Hernandez and James Daniels were still on the bo...4773Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/pick-tracker-follow-the-first-round-of-the-nfl-draft/It's time for the second round, where the Minnesota Vikings select at No. 62. Follow along to see how the rest of Day 2 shakes out, and check out our Zone Coverage player profiles for additional info and analytics -- just click on the player name to be taken to the page.   Note: The Rank column r...4772Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/remington-honey-i-blew-up-the-wild/Speculation is fun. Lots of fun.   As we sit in the void that is the Minnesota Wild general manager vacancy, there are lots of things that can go through a Wild fan's head. Aside from the crippling fear that is the next hire, the changes are at least exciting enough to be distracting. Owner Craig...4767Thu, 26 Apr 2018 09:08:48 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/how-the-timberwolves-can-take-five-game-series-loss-to-rockets-in-stride/Between the photo finish in Game 1, the double-digit win in Game 3 and the big first halves in Games 4 and 5, the Timberwolves gave fans a dose of what productive playoff basketball from their team can look like.   They got an opening three games of productive basketball from Andrew Wiggins, a cl...4766Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/pick-prediction-who-will-the-vikings-pick-at-30/Let's be honest: There's a chance the Minnesota Vikings don't make a selection on Thursday.   With just three picks separating the Vikings' 30th pick from the start of the second round, it's entirely possible Minnesota trades back to amass more draft capital, but a lot could happen in the prior 2...4764Thu, 26 Apr 2018 12:09:57 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/vikings-newcomers-already-making-a-strong-impression/The two biggest additions to the Minnesota Vikings roster this offseason wasted no time trying to acclimate to their new organization, and reciprocally, their teammates wasted no time making them feel welcome.   Heralded as the two pieces that may push the franchise closer to its first-ever Super...4761Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/a-closer-look-at-minnesotas-window-to-win/When Minnesota Wild owner Craig Leipold met with the media last Monday following his dismissal of Chuck Fletcher, he said he believed this team had the potential -- with some tweaks -- that it could win the Stanley Cup in the next three to four years.   After three straight and four of six playof...4760Tue, 01 May 2018 08:00:18 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/a-wild-fans-guide-on-who-to-cheer-for-in-the-stanley-cup-playoffs/Well Wild fans, after another quick one and done in the playoffs, you are left to watch the next three rounds without a rooting interest.   If you are looking to continue watching the Stanley Cup Playoffs but are unsure of the bandwagon to jump on, you have come to the right place.   The followi...4759Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/bullpen-blowups-leave-twins-reeling-in-three-game-sweep-at-the-trop/After a thrilling 16-inning win to salvage a split in the Puerto Rico series, the Minnesota Twins had to feel good about themselves heading into St. Petersburg to take on the Tampa Bay Rays, who were sitting at 5-13 and just 3-7 on the season at Tropicana Field.   Those good vibes didn’t last lo...4758Tue, 24 Apr 2018 16:38:30 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/a-to-do-list-for-the-new-minnesota-wild-general-manager/With the Chuck Fletcher era officially closed, Craig Leipold and the Minnesota Wild are now in the market for a new general manager.   Leipold made some pretty bold statements on Monday, saying that the new general manager he would be hiring would not be rebuilding the Wild but wants this person...4754Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/moore-the-future-of-the-timberwolves-lies-in-the-hands-of-andrew-wiggins/A harsh truth became apparent in the shadow of yet another dismal Andrew Wiggins performance in the season's playoff finale. On the horizon of a daunting financial future that will pay Wiggins $25, $27, $29, $31 and $33 million annually through 2023, it became clear that the former number one over...4753Thu, 26 Apr 2018 10:01:29 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/inside-houstons-50-point-quarter-and-how-the-timberwolves-fell-into-a-3-1-series-hole/There was always a chance of this happening.   As well as the Timberwolves played in Game 3, there was always a chance that the Rockets would have their own "stars aligned" game.   The Rockets had a top-two offense, and had a 50-point third quarter. They have a top-six defense, and kept the top-...4750Mon, 23 Apr 2018 23:00:47 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/a-look-back-at-the-two-game-puerto-rico-series/My primary takeaway from the Puerto Rico series was simply to be stunned at the people of the island. Not only about their fandom, but their resiliency as they’ve been through hell and back over the past year.   Oh, and the baseball was really good, too. But seriously, you’d have had no idea that...4749Mon, 23 Apr 2018 19:32:37 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/what-chuck-fletcher-did-right-in-minnesota/Monday it was announced by Wild owner Craig Leipold that general manager Chuck Fletcher's contract would not be renewed for next season, prompting a new search immediately.   While we reviewed Fletcher's shortcomings already on Monday, there was certainly good from his nine seasons at the helm of...4747Tue, 24 Apr 2018 08:00:26 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/chuck-fletchers-failures-in-his-time-as-minnesotas-general-manager/After nine seasons at the helm, Chuck Fletcher will not be returning next season as Minnesota Wild general manager.   While he brought a new level of expectations for this franchise in his nine seasons, it was those expectations that ultimately did him in as the Wild suffered another first-round...4746Mon, 23 Apr 2018 13:31:47 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/who-are-the-most-polarizing-players-in-the-2018-nfl-draft/OTHER CONSENSUS BOARD CONTENT: 2018 Consensus Big Board Forecasters vs Evaluators 2018 Big Board Awards Top 20 Analytic Profiles   One of the most intriguing parts of the Consensus Big Board project is the ability to see which players, across 40 or more different big boards, draw the most dis...4737Sun, 22 Apr 2018 11:29:21 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/on-the-hot-seat-tom-thibodeau-responds-in-game-3/In 1975, Glen Taylor bought a wedding service business for $2 million that transitioned into a company called Taylor Corporation.   This little company that could has grown into a conglomerate that owns many different entities including the state of Minnesota's most successful newspaper (the Minn...4736Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/jimmy-butler-revitalized-timberwolves-come-to-life-in-game-3-win-over-rockets/With just over three minutes to go in the third quarter, the Timberwolves were up seven, but James Harden had Taj Gibson on an isolation near the Timberwolves bench. As the sellout crowd began to recognize what was happening, it got louder.   And then it got louder.   Perfect non-fouling defense...4735Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/report-chuck-fletcher-will-not-return-as-minnesota-wild-general-manager/The Minnesota Wild and Chuck Fletcher will be parting ways this offseason.   According to a report from Michael Russo of The Athletic, and later confirmed by the team themselves, the Wild will look to bring in someone new to be their general manager after Fletcher's contract expired at the end of...4734Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/warne-twins-well-equipped-to-handle-rescheduled-games/Mother Nature has a cruel and ironic sense of humor.   While the Minnesota Twins and Chicago White Sox had three-quarters of a four-game set turned into a winter wonderland last weekend, it’s going to be a balmy 67 degrees on Monday -- just in time for the Twins to open a four-game series with th...4733Sat, 21 Apr 2018 09:39:48 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/ferrell-it-is-time-for-changes/In the wake of their season-ending 5-0 loss in Game 5 to the Winnipeg Jets, Minnesota Wild players were obviously dejected when they spoke to the media postgame.   How could they not be? It was another first-round exit for a team that had much higher aspirations than just five playoff games befor...4732Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/2018-big-board-awards-which-boards-should-you-follow-for-the-2018-nfl-draft/OTHER CONSENSUS BOARD CONTENT: 2018 Consensus Big Board Most Polarizing Players Forecasters vs Evaluators Top 20 Analytic Profiles   After gathering NFL draft boards over the past five years, the most common question I get is "which board is the best?" -- a reasonable question that's difficul...4731Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/wilds-season-ends-in-embarrassing-fashion-with-another-shutout/At the 1992 Indianapolis 500, pole sitter Roberto Guerrero spun out on the pace lap, before the real racing began. There’s a saying in racing that you can’t win a race on the first lap, but you can lose it. In Friday’s Game 5, an elimination game for the Minnesota Wild, the hockey team pulled a Gu...4729Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000