When the Minnesota Wild held a press conference to announce Kirill Kaprizov’s new contract, the Russian superstar was grinning from ear to ear. But if there was a close second for the happiest man in the room, it would be Wild General Manager Bill Guerin. Guerin walked into the press conference… … [Read more...] about Bill Guerin Faces a New Kind of Pressure After Kirill Kaprizov’s Contract
The Twins Are Searching For New Manager But the Rest Of Their Off-Season Plans Remain Unclear
Minneapolis – Minnesota Twins President of Baseball Operations Derek Falvey and General Manager Jeremy Zoll met with media on Tuesday morning, not even a full day after the team fired manager Rocco Baldelli after seven years at the helm. Their decision to fire Baldelli didn’t come as a surprise to many, including Baldelli. The team traded away 11 players at the deadline and … [Read more...] about The Twins Are Searching For New Manager But the Rest Of Their Off-Season Plans Remain Unclear
Kirill Kaprizov’s Contract Comes with a Hidden Risk
After a summer of nerves, the Minnesota Wild finally signed Kirill Kaprizov to a contract extension on Tuesday morning. West 7th Street in St. Paul was redubbed “West 97th Street” in honor of their franchise player. Craig Leopold presented him with the largest contract in NHL history, valued at $136… … [Read more...] about Kirill Kaprizov’s Contract Comes with a Hidden Risk
5 Numbers That Explain Green Bay’s Tie In Dallas
The Green Bay Packers headed to Jerry World to take on the Dallas Cowboys in what was hyped as the Micah Parsons revenge game, which ended in one of the most memorable ties of all time. After the embarrassing loss to the Cleveland Browns last week, the Packers were looking to right the ship and head into the bye week on a winning note and take the lead in the NFC North. The … [Read more...] about 5 Numbers That Explain Green Bay’s Tie In Dallas
Kaprizov, the Wild, and the NHL’s Growing Tampering Question
Kirill Kaprizov shocked many fans and pundits around the league when he turned down what would be a record-breaking contract. Kaprizov says he enjoys Minnesota. The organization clearly wants to retain his services. If they’re willing to give him more money to play hockey than any human ever,… … [Read more...] about Kaprizov, the Wild, and the NHL’s Growing Tampering Question