There was a blockbuster trade made on Saturday in the National Hockey League between the Columbus Blue Jackets and Minnesota Wild according to nhl.com. The Wild acquired defenseman David Jiricek of Klatovy, Czech Republic from the Blue Jackets with a draft pick for four draft picks and one prospect. The other draft pick the Wild are receiving in the trade is a fifth round pick … [Read more...] about Wild acquire defenseman David Jiricek from Blue Jackets
Anthony Edwards, Timberwolves Agree To Five-Year Extension
Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards has agreed to a five-year rookie maximum extension that could be worth $260 million. Edwards will receive a guaranteed $207 million. Edwards’s agents, Bill Duffy and Joe Branch of WME Sports, informed ESPN of the contract on Monday. Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards has agreed on a five-year designated rookie maximum deal … [Read more...] about Anthony Edwards, Timberwolves Agree To Five-Year Extension
Twins Knuckleballer Prospect ‘Determined’ To Be Next R.A. Dickey
It’s been an interesting journey for Twins right-hander Devin Kirby, who wanted to join a professional organization as a regular pitcher but eventually realized becoming a knuckleballer was the only realistic path. The 25-year-old found impressive success in the 2024 regular season, finishing with a 3-1 record and a 3.55 ERA with a strikeout rate of 12.1 per nine innings. He … [Read more...] about Twins Knuckleballer Prospect ‘Determined’ To Be Next R.A. Dickey
Wild center Marco Rossi named NHL First Star of the Week
Minnesota Wild centre Marco Rossi of Feldkirch, Austria has been named the National Hockey League first star of the week for the week from December 30 to January 5. In three games, Rossi had three goals and five assists for eight points. He was also a +4 with two power-play points, 10 shots on goal, one blocked shot, and 23 faceoff wins. Three Points in Three Games Rossi had … [Read more...] about Wild center Marco Rossi named NHL First Star of the Week
Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards Changes Number To 5
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards will be wearing a new number this upcoming season as the former No. 1 draft pick will wear No. 5. Edwards, who previously wore No. 1, informed The Athletic’s Shams Charania of the jersey change. Anthony Edwards Will Wear No. … [Read more...] about Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards Changes Number To 5