The Dallas Stars are solid on home ice this season, and goalie Jake Oettinger is undefeated against the Wild in seven games. … [Read more...] about Wild-Stars game preview: TV-radio information, injury report, team updates
Archives for December 2024
‘We hate them, they hate us,’ and this chapter of Vikings-Packers carries even more weight
“They’re nice and everything,” Sam Darnold said about Packers fans, “but when you start to talk about football, they’re not shy about speaking their mind about who they think the better team is.” … [Read more...] about ‘We hate them, they hate us,’ and this chapter of Vikings-Packers carries even more weight
How Did the Jiricek Trade Affect the Wild’s Under-24 Group?
In late November, the Minnesota Wild traded Daemon Hunt to the Columbus Blue Jackets for David Jiricek, the No. 6 pick in 2022. Did the Wild improve after the trade? Who are Minnesota’s top 15 under-24 players? How can its prospects continue to progress toward the NHL? Remember, players w… … [Read more...] about How Did the Jiricek Trade Affect the Wild’s Under-24 Group?
Is It Time To Have the Naz Reid Discussion?
After the Atlanta Hawks beat the Minnesota Timberwolves, 117-104, on Monday, a reporter asked Chris Finch if he would adjust the starting lineup. “Everything’s always on the table, for sure,” he said. “But we also need to keep looking at lineup combinations as the game goes on, too.” Finch didn’t commit to changing Minnesota’s lineup. However, he also didn’t refute the idea … [Read more...] about Is It Time To Have the Naz Reid Discussion?
Islanders’ Brock Nelson Unlikely To Sign Extension
Brock Nelson’s 12-year tenure on Long Island will likely end by the time next summer rolls around. Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic writes Thursday that he believes Nelson “intends to test free agency on July 1,” upping the likelihood of the Islanders dealing the pending unrestricted free agent by the trade deadline if they don’t put themselves back in playoff position by … [Read more...] about Islanders’ Brock Nelson Unlikely To Sign Extension