https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/page/364/?d=4WordPress Posts: WordPress Postsenhttps://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/john-defilippo-not-defined-by-systems-but-by-philosophies/The Minnesota Vikings’ new offensive coordinator, John DeFilippo, will be critical in defining the future of the franchise even if he only stays with the team for one year. His input on how the team should prioritize offensive roster-building, including signing a starting quarterback for the 2018...4133Tue, 13 Feb 2018 08:00:26 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/zone-coverage-roundtable-how-should-the-vikings-proceed-this-offseason/Hey friends, we're back for another Zone Coverage roundtable. Brandon Warne here, and I'll again be moderating a panel of experts -- this time, from our team of Minnesota Vikings wonks. We'll chat about offseason topics as well as what each guy liked most about the Super Bowl that was hosted at U....4123Mon, 12 Feb 2018 21:00:36 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/rooneys-hard-work-takes-her-to-olympics-for-team-usa/Goaltender Maddie Rooney played high school hockey just like a lot of kids in Minnesota. The difference is that she played her senior season on the boys’ team for Andover High School in 2015. Her coach, Mark Manney, was in his sixth season leading the Huskies at the time. He commented that during...4120Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/seehafer-2-10-injury-mailbag/One of the things I enjoy most -- in addition to writing about and treating injuries -- is answering questions about said injuries. So what better way to combine these passions than with a quick mailbag?   Without further ado, let's do this!     There are many factors that could potentiall...4113Sat, 10 Feb 2018 15:08:05 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-young-journeyman-minnesota-becomes-the-latest-stop-on-john-defilippos-unique-career-arc/John DeFilippo has lost track of the number of times he's moved in his life.   Maybe 18? Maybe 19? He can't remember.   His father, Gene, relocated the family numerous times when John was a child, taking assistant coaching jobs or athletic director positions in the college ranks.   The son even...4111Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/faklis-how-the-butler-lavine-trade-can-become-a-win-win-deal/When Jimmy Butler was traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves on draft night, the common assumption was that the Wolves won that trade by miles.   The Timberwolves gave up Zach LaVine, an athletic juggernaut with both a beautiful jumper and a defensive reputation that is anything but, who also tore...4109Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/report-minnesota-vikings-to-hire-eagles-quarterback-coach-john-defilippo-as-offensive-coordinator/According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, the Minnesota Vikings will hire Eagles quarterback coach John DeFilippo as offensive coordinator.     The Vikings interviewed a number of candidates, including current Vikings quarterback coach Kevin Stefanski and former Vikings offensive coordinator Darr...4100Thu, 08 Feb 2018 19:52:01 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/warne-shopping-whats-left-in-free-agency-for-the-minnesota-twins/Pitchers and catchers report for the Minnesota Twins in less than a week, yet the pile of free agents looks as picked over as a Thanksgiving buffet after the first pass.   In short, there are plenty of leftovers -- and primo ones, at that.   The Twins have already signed four pitchers to MLB dea...4091Thu, 08 Feb 2018 00:41:33 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/2-7-recap-lebron-james-beats-timberwolves-at-buzzer-in-high-scoring-overtime/In a few ways, Wednesday's game in Cleveland was very characteristic of both teams.   They both played like the bottom-seven defensive teams they are, both played like the top-five offensive teams they are, both saw major games from their team's superstar and both looked very beatable down the st...4090Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/moore-dysfunction-starts-with-d-in-minnesota/The Minnesota Timberwolves defense, again, appears broken.   Over the past 15 games, the Wolves have a better defense than only two teams in the NBA: The Phoenix Suns and the Cleveland Cavaliers.   That is bad because, well, the Suns are actively trying to lose and because this is what defense l...4084Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/twins-notebook-santana-sidelined-into-the-season-spring-training-invites-announced/On Tuesday, the Minnesota Twins announced that right-handed pitcher Ervin Santana had undergone a procedure to his right (pitching hand) middle finger. The procedure -- a  capsular release/debridement -- was at the MCP joint and took place in New York City earlier in the day on Tuesday. It was suc...4080Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/seehafer-explaining-ervin-santanas-mcp-release-procedure/The Minnesota Twins announced Tuesday afternoon that starting pitcher Ervin Santana underwent a successful capsular release and debridement procedure to the third metacarpophalangeal (MCP; middle finger) and that he is expected to miss 10-to-12 weeks while recovering.     The MCP joint form...4077Tue, 06 Feb 2018 18:58:47 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/vikings-free-agency-outlook-special-teams/It’s time to turn the page to the Minnesota Vikings offseason with free agency just over a month away and numerous free agents to consider.   In Part 1 we looked at Minnesota’s defense. Part 2 focused on its offense.   To conclude, we evaluate special teams.   PR/KR Marcus Sherels Age: 30 201...4074Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/minnesota-united-notebook-jersey-leak-and-usl-partnership/It's typical preseason protocol where the closer we get to the season, the more MNUFC info comes trickling in.   The most scandalous of this new information is that the highly-anticipated new home kit for Minnesota United has been leaked online only a few hours ago. I'm not exactly sure who Conra...4073Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/nfl-draft-2018-mock-draft-part-2/With the Senior Bowl in the rear-view mirror and the Super Bowl behind us as well, it’s time to start mock drafting to get ready for April’s draft.   Here is the link to Part 1 of this first-round mock.   And on to Part 2...   17) Los Angeles Chargers: Vita Vea, NT, Washington   A monster of a...4064Tue, 06 Feb 2018 10:28:03 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/central-division-trade-deadline-outlook-chicago-blackhawks/With the trade deadline just three weeks away (Feb. 26) teams in the NHL are deciding whether they are going to buy or sell.   The Central Division is an absolute logjam at the moment as all teams are in contention for a playoff spot. This week we will highlight each team and look at their status...4060Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-zone-coverage-timberwolves-trade-deadline-primer/The buzz surrounding the Minnesota Timberwolves this trade deadline has been relatively non-existent. The line of thinking around the team is that this is the group Tom Thibodeau wants to roll with.   If there is to be an adjustment, it is one that will likely come on the margins -- perhaps a vet...4059Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/hasan-debunking-myths-of-randy-moss-career/Now that Randy Moss has earned a spot on the Hall of Fame — as one of only two receivers to do so their first time on the ballot — it behooves us to look back on his career and remember the receiver he really was, not just the receiver that his critics -- and some proponents -- want him to be.  ...4057Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/a-look-back-on-the-kevin-love-andrew-wiggins-trade/Trading for Andrew Wiggins, in many ways, was the first step.   By the end of 2014, Kevin Love had established himself as a premier 3-point shooting big man, an elite rebounder and was widely regarded as the best power forward in the league.   He was also, reportedly, not satisfied with the stat...4051Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/nfl-draft-2018-mock-draft-part-1/With the Senior Bowl in the rear-view mirror and the Super Bowl behind us as well, it's time to start mocking to get ready for April's draft.   Here is Part 1 of the latest first-round mock.   (To skip ahead to Part 2, click here.)   1) Cleveland Browns: Josh Rosen, QB, UCLA   With the John Do...4050Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/thibodeau-on-belichick-hes-the-one-of-the-greatest-coaches-ever-in-any-sport/Tom Thibodeau will be rooting for the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl this Sunday.    “Most people tend to root for the teams in the area they grew up in,” says Thibodeau, who was born and raised in New Britain, Conn. and attended Salem State University -- which is about 15 miles north of...4046Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/2017-minnesota-twins-report-card-kyle-gibson/This is a series of evaluations that will be done this offseason on every player who closed the season on the 40-man roster for the Minnesota Twins throughout the winter until each player has been evaluated. The plan is to start with Mr. Belisle and move all the way through the pitchers, then to t...4044Fri, 02 Feb 2018 13:24:15 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/zone-coverage-roundtable-the-state-of-hockey/Hey guys, we're back here for another roundtable discussion. I'm Brandon Warne, and I'll moderate the discussion between our Minnesota Wild experts. Let's dive right in! Brandon Warne: If the playoffs started today, the Wild would be on the outside looking in. What’s the No. 1 reason for this?...4041Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/planned-protests-day-of-super-bowl-call-into-question-politics-of-hosting/While the shining lights inside U.S. Bank Stadium showcase some of the best talents the NFL has to offer during the Super Bowl, social activists on the outside of the event will be hoping that the big game can also help illuminate long-ignored social issues.   The intersection of sports and polit...4038Fri, 02 Feb 2018 14:22:07 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/remington-mailing-it-in-groundhog-day-edition/4034Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000