In the aftermath of Kirill Kaprizov turning down the largest contract in NHL history from the Minnesota Wild, fans in the State of Hockey are now facing the unthinkable: A Wild team without their franchise’s only superstar. With this news cycle being raw, the big questions are, Will this get d… … [Read more...] about What Would A Post-Kaprizov Minnesota Wild Team Look Like?
José Miranda Is Fixing A Swing That Has Felt Off All Year
St. Paul – This season is far from what anybody expected out of José Miranda and hasn’t been up to his standards. The Minnesota Twins had him on a short leash in April after he made the Opening Day roster. In just 12 games, Miranda went 6-for-36 with one home run, five RBI, and a .417 OPS. However, the catalyst for his demotion back to Triple-A was a base-running blunder you … [Read more...] about José Miranda Is Fixing A Swing That Has Felt Off All Year
The Wild Are Clinging To Any Sort of Aura They Have Left
Everything sounded fine. From the Minnesota Wild’s front office to the player, to the fans, everything surrounding the Kirill Kaprizov contract extension discussions were a piece of cake. Owner Craig Leipold made it sound imminent. And then Wednesday happened this week. And the entire… … [Read more...] about The Wild Are Clinging To Any Sort of Aura They Have Left
Do the Vikings Have A Sustainable Defensive Formula Without Blake Cashman?
The way Brian Flores’ defense beat Ben Johnson’s offense on Monday Night Football was very encouraging. The Minnesota Vikings’ defense was great last year, but what made Week 1’s performance unique was how sustainable the defensive formula felt. Javon Hargrave and Jonathan Allen combined for 13 pressures on the Vikings’ interior defensive line against the Chicago Bears’ … [Read more...] about Do the Vikings Have A Sustainable Defensive Formula Without Blake Cashman?
A Kaprizov Exit Would Signal Minnesota Isn’t A Destination For Big-Name Players
Everything sounded fine. From the Minnesota Wild’s front office to the players and fans, everything surrounding the Kirill Kaprizov contract extension discussions looked straightforward. Owner Craig Leipold made it sound imminent. And then Wednesday happened this week. And the entire… … [Read more...] about A Kaprizov Exit Would Signal Minnesota Isn’t A Destination For Big-Name Players