The Minnesota Wild’s plan for re-signing Kirill Kaprizov was simple: Wait until he got back to the United States and knock him over with a massive deal. Rumors circled that the Wild were willing to give Kaprizov eight years at a $16 million Average Annual Value, a contract that would make the franch… … [Read more...] about Kaprizov Reportedly Turns Down 8-Year Extension. Now What For the Wild?
Special Teams Set A Foundation For the Packers In Week 1
The Green Bay Packers opened their season with a special teams penalty that wiped out an impressive run from kick returner Savion Williams. Opening with a special teams penalty makes time feel like a flat circle for Packers fans, but Rich Bisaccia’s unit actually played pretty darn well after that initial hiccup. The much-maligned third phase didn’t need to do too much, with … [Read more...] about Special Teams Set A Foundation For the Packers In Week 1
Does Brett Leason Have A Path To Make the Wild Roster?
With the preseason rapidly approaching, the Minnesota Wild have added to their training camp roster depth by signing winger Brett Leason on a professional tryout contract (PTO). A PTO is a short-term deal that lets unsigned players audition for a roster spot. PTO signings may not seem like hug… … [Read more...] about Does Brett Leason Have A Path To Make the Wild Roster?
Green Bay Finally Gave the Lions A Taste Of Their Own Medicine
Over the past two years, the Detroit Lions have gone from being the hunted to being the hunters in the NFC North. Hell, dating back to the last three seasons, the Lions were 5-1 against Green Bay. The Packers hadn’t beaten the Lions at Lambeau Field since 2021. That all changed Sunday when the Packers gave the Lions a dose of their own medicine. The Lions have thrived by being … [Read more...] about Green Bay Finally Gave the Lions A Taste Of Their Own Medicine
How Do the Wild Balance Paying Kaprizov Superstar Money and Building A Contending Team?
When it comes to Kirill Kaprizov, the Minnesota Wild are entering a tougher financial situation than with Marco Rossi. General manager Bill Guerin can’t afford to lose Kaprizov to free agency. Kaprizov is the franchise’s centerpiece, the player who makes Minnesota relevant on the national stage, and… … [Read more...] about How Do the Wild Balance Paying Kaprizov Superstar Money and Building A Contending Team?