Minnesota Wild fans can finally rejoice and revel in the amazing contracts the team signed this week and put a few not-so-great contracts of the past to rest. Let’s all exhale our collective “will he sign or won’t he” anxiety and get a little silly with it. Remember when you were a kid and som… … [Read more...] about What if NHL Contracts Were Based On Attributes Other Than Skill?
Tiny Nick’s Gambling Picks 10/04
Locks NCAA Football (1 Unit) 3-Team 7 Point Teaser (+120; Odds via Fanduel) Air Force/Navy Over 44.5: 11:00 AM CT on CBS A service academy game with a total in the 50’s? I’m not sure I thought I’d ever see the day, but here we are and it’s completely justified. This will not be your typical run-heavy, dueling triple options game that has generated some ridiculously low totals … [Read more...] about Tiny Nick’s Gambling Picks 10/04
What Does Kaprizov’s Contract Mean For Marco Rossi?
The Minnesota Wild have finally signed Kirill Kaprizov, and now it’s time to rejoice. However, what does this mean for Marco Rossi, who might have something to lose after the Kaprizov extension? Rossi hasn’t signed a long-term extension like Kaprizov, who will make $136 million ($17 million AA… … [Read more...] about What Does Kaprizov’s Contract Mean For Marco Rossi?
The (Under) Dogs Are Barking: Week 5
To say it wasn’t a September to remember is an understatement, but the good news is it’s over, and we’re on to October. Here are the three puppies I’ll be riding this week: Browns +3 ½ vs. Minnesota I don’t make it a habit to back rookie QBs making their starting debut, especially when that QB has to deal with mad scientist Brian Flores and his diabolical defense. However, … [Read more...] about The (Under) Dogs Are Barking: Week 5
Don’t Worry (Too Much) About Kaprizov Aging
The State of Hockey has spent this week in jubilation over Kirill Kaprizov staying with the Minnesota Wild for the next nine years. The last time Wild fans had so much to celebrate from a signing was back in July 2012, when the team inked the infamous Ryan Suter and Zach Parise contracts. Note… … [Read more...] about Don’t Worry (Too Much) About Kaprizov Aging