Zulgad’s Roundup: No shot: Kirill Kaprizov passing up too many scoring opportunities
Kirill Kaprizov had only one goal and five points in the first five games of his brilliant rookie year last season, so it’s certainly not time to panic because the…
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Vikings deal defensive end Stephen Weatherly to Broncos for seventh-round pick
The Vikings traded defensive end Stephen Weatherly to the Denver Broncos on Saturday for a 2022 seventh-round pick. The Vikings also included a 2023 seventh-round selection to get the pick…
Zulgad’s roundup: Should Vikings look to be buyers or sellers as trade deadline approaches?
Mike Sando of The Athletic had an interesting piece on potential deals that could be made by the NFL trade deadline on Nov. 2. A league executive had this to…
Zulgad: Getting the point: Wolves’ effort on defense is key to opening-night win over Rockets
The Timberwolves spent last season taking a defense-is-optional approach that left them second-to-last in the NBA in points surrendered (117.7 per game) and looking up at the Western Conference playoff…
Zulgad: Out with the old: Makeover of Wild roster makes this team easy to embrace
The Minnesota Wild put together a furious rally to win their home opener in overtime on Tuesday night against the Winnipeg Jets, but let’s make one thing clear: This Wild…
Zulgad’s Roundup: Injury could keep Dak Prescott from facing Vikings; Xavier Rhodes an option to return?
The Dallas Cowboys could be missing their most important player when they face the Vikings on Oct. 31 at U.S. Bank Stadium. Quarterback Dak Prescott suffered a calf strain on…
Vikings will be without top cornerback for at least the first three games after bye week
The Vikings will have the week off to enjoy their bye after winning back-to-back games, but when they return it will be without veteran cornerback Patrick Peterson. At least for…
Zulgad: Captain Clutch: Kirk Cousins silences critics (like me) by overcoming adversity
The play was one of 84 run by the Vikings’ offense in Sunday’s game at Carolina, so it was easy to gloss over in the excitement of Minnesota’s 34-28 overtime…
Zulgad’s Roundup: Wild aren’t one of five teams involved in Jack Eichel sweepstakes
The Jack Eichel sweepstakes is at five teams, according to Emily Kaplan of ESPN, and the injured center was nearly dealt to one of them last Thursday. The Wild, however,…
Zulgad: Does blame for Vikings’ offensive struggles fall on coach or coordinator?
Mike Zimmer was surprisingly supportive after Greg Joseph’s 37-yard field goal attempt in Week 2 sailed wide right and cost the Vikings a victory in Arizona. Zimmer has been known…