The Minnesota Wild were always going to be walking on a high wire this season. They’re a playoff-caliber team laden with veterans who’ve been in the fold for a half-decade or more. It’s also the case that they’re working on bringing along four rookies into the NHL (as well as not-a-rookie-but-21-yea… … [Read more...] about The Minnesota Wild Have A Kid Conundrum
Donte DiVincenzo’s Role In Minnesota’s Offense Will Ultimately Determine His Output
Last season, Donte DiVincenzo’s life flipped upside down overnight when the New York Knicks traded him to the Minnesota Timberwolves as part of the Karl-Anthony Towns–Julius Randle swap. DiVincenzo had a very rushed season. He arrived in Minnesota days before training camp. He quickly had to learn how to play alongside his new teammates, coaches, and system, while also … [Read more...] about Donte DiVincenzo’s Role In Minnesota’s Offense Will Ultimately Determine His Output
Who Could the Packers Move Before the Trade Deadline?
The NFL trade deadline is Tuesday, November 4, and while that is still about four weeks away, it’s never too early to take a look at what activity might surround the Green Bay Packers. We’ve already seen an unusual amount of trade action this season through the first six weeks. Three teams made trades just last week alone, which is more akin to the baseball regular season than … [Read more...] about Who Could the Packers Move Before the Trade Deadline?
Ryan Hartman Looks Recharged After A Tumultuous Year
Ryan Hartman had a turbulent season with the Minnesota Wild last year. He only registered 26 points in 69 games, his lowest scoring total since the 2020-21 campaign. The pesky forward also drew the longest suspension in the league when the NHL banned him for 10 games (later reduced to eight) after a… … [Read more...] about Ryan Hartman Looks Recharged After A Tumultuous Year
The Wolves Need To Party Like It’s 2005 With Mike Conley
After an intense practice at the beginning of camp, Mike Conley reflected on the lack of true point guards around the league. “I think a lot of these guys grew up playing in point guard-less teams,” said Conley, “and everybody’s just doing their thing as they go up the court. “But if you have one on your team, you got to use them,” he continued. “You got to use them as much as … [Read more...] about The Wolves Need To Party Like It’s 2005 With Mike Conley