The No. 1-seeded Green Bay Packers are still coming to terms with their stunning Divisional Playoff loss to the San Francisco 49ers, but that still hasn’t stopped the Twitter birds from chirping. Minnesota Vikings fans obviously weren’t sad to see the Packers go down at Lambeau Field. What’s the point of a divisional rivalry if fans from both teams can’t poke a little fun at … [Read more...] about Best Twitter reactions to Packers loss with a Vikings twist
Wild vs. Blackhawks: Looking to continue recent surge with a return of ‘Spurge’
The Minnesota Wild will look to extend a five-game point streak on Saturday night at home against Chicago. And the final of the home-and-home series that falls on Hockey Day in Minnesota will also mark the return of defenseman and team captain Jared Spurgeon. The 32-year-old has been sidelined since he re-aggravated an upper body […] Wild vs. Blackhawks: Looking to continue … [Read more...] about Wild vs. Blackhawks: Looking to continue recent surge with a return of ‘Spurge’
Yes. A ‘Moose’ sighting in downtown St. Paul on Saturday night
Believe it or not, there was a moose sighting in downtown St. Paul on Saturday night as the Minnesota Wild took down the Chicago Blackhawks in an overtime thriller. Now I know what you’re thinking, a moose sighting in St. Paul? Okay, technically not an actual moose, but the two-legged version that wears the ‘A’ […] Yes. A ‘Moose’ sighting in downtown St. Paul on Saturday night … [Read more...] about Yes. A ‘Moose’ sighting in downtown St. Paul on Saturday night
An Analysis of the Past 10 WNBA Drafts Using Win Shares Per Game
Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images The 2022 WNBA draft remains months away, but that doesn’t mean teams around the league aren’t in the midst of scouting potential selections and discussing potential trades. Regardless of league, the draft is viewed by many as a great way for teams to build out their roster and prime themselves for success in the future. … [Read more...] about An Analysis of the Past 10 WNBA Drafts Using Win Shares Per Game
Bleav in Timberwolves Podcast EP. 65 – The Timberwolves Playoff Outlook & Scenarios
Brendan breaks down the Timberwolves chances to make the playoffs, their remaining schedule, and more. The Minnesota Timberwolves sit with a 22-23 record 45 games into the season. This slots them 9th in the Western Conference, a comfortable 5 games ahead of the Kings who are the first team on the outside looking into the play-in tournament. On today’s show, host Brendan Hedtke … [Read more...] about Bleav in Timberwolves Podcast EP. 65 – The Timberwolves Playoff Outlook & Scenarios
Game Preview: Minnesota Wild vs. Chicago Blackhawks 1/22/22 @ 8:00PM CST at Xcel Energy Center
Minnesota Wild (23-10-3) 49pts 4th in the Central 3.69 Goals For Per Game (3rd in the NHL) 2.97 Goals Against Per Game (17th in the NHL) 16.7% Power Play (25th in the NHL) 80.3% Penalty Kill (15th in the NHL) Top 5 Scorers: 1. #97 Kirill Kaprizov ~ 16G 30A = 46pts 2. #36 Mats Zuccarello ~ 11G 23A = 34pts 3. #38 Ryan Hartman ~ 18G 14A = 32pts 4. #22 Kevin Fiala ~ 9G 17A = … [Read more...] about Game Preview: Minnesota Wild vs. Chicago Blackhawks 1/22/22 @ 8:00PM CST at Xcel Energy Center
Marcus Foligno Delivers in Overtime in 4-3 Wild Win Against Chicago
Happy Hockey Day Minnesota 2022 everyone! Besides a lot of nostalgic outdoor scenes of hockey throughout the day, the nightcap game with the Minnesota Wild always seems to feature late-game heroics. Minnesota did not start out very well, and the Blackhawks looked ornery and motivated as they outworked the Wild for most of the 1st period. Chicago would take the lead about mid … [Read more...] about Marcus Foligno Delivers in Overtime in 4-3 Wild Win Against Chicago
Minnesota Vikings News and Links: Saturday January 22, 2022
Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images Cheers! The weekend is here. Get your grill on and enjoy your beverages of choice! We get to watch playoff football! Too bad our team STINKS! But, if it weren’t for this or for that we coulda been a contenda! One side says let’s keep as much of it together (I believe the owners are on this side) because we are so close. The other side … [Read more...] about Minnesota Vikings News and Links: Saturday January 22, 2022
No, Jim Caldwell didn’t turn down an interview with the Vikings
Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images Source: Jim Caldwell Thus far, the Minnesota Vikings have interviewed seven candidates for their vacant head coaching position. On Friday, reports had surfaced that another candidate turned down a request from the purple to interview for the job, but it turns out that wasn’t true. The report was that former Detroit Lions’ head coach Jim … [Read more...] about No, Jim Caldwell didn’t turn down an interview with the Vikings