Monthly Archives: May 2011

A done deal: Winnipeg gets its hockey back

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Hayden Goethe

The National Hockey League is returning to Manitoba. An agreement is in place between True North Sports and the owners of the Atlanta Thrashers to move the team to Winnipeg for next season. The city has been without the NHL … Continue reading →

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Wolves may trade out of No. 2 slot in NBA draft

Posted on May 28, 2011 by Hayden Goethe

How many forwards can the Minnesota Timberwolves accommodate? Apparently, not any more. ESPN.com is reporting that the Cleveland Cavaliers are interested in getting the No. 2 overall pick in the NBA draft from the Timberwolves. That would give the Cavs … Continue reading →

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It’s now or never time for Rubio and Timberwolves

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Hayden Goethe

One source has put Ricky Rubio‘s chances of playing for the Minnesota Timberwolves next season at 90 percent. My guess is there’s a 100 percent chance of some resolution between the team and it’s former first-round pick. ESPN.com reported earlier … Continue reading →

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The Twins and playing the stock market

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Hayden Goethe

Made my usual rounds online today and came across a column by Jim Souhan of the Minneapolis Star Tribune. In what is a pretty obvious – albeit accurate – statement now, Souhan writes that everyone should agree that Kevin Slowey … Continue reading →

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Slowey chapter to close in disappointment

Posted on May 24, 2011 by Hayden Goethe

There’s been no shortage of drama with the Minnesota Twins’ disappointing start. And one player in particular will likely get sent packing because of his inability – or unwillingness – to adjust to his role. The Minneapolis Star Tribune reported Monday … Continue reading →

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Can Winnipeg support the NHL? I’ll say yes

Posted on May 22, 2011 by Hayden Goethe

When it comes to loving hockey, you’d be hard-pressed to find a place that embraces the sport as much as Winnipeg does. It’s a pretty typical Canadian city. And look no further than the University of North Dakota men’s hockey … Continue reading →

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David Kahn says the darndest things

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Hayden Goethe

From the man that brought you a memorable comparison of Chris Webber to Darko Milicic, Minnesota Timberwolves president David Kahn is at it again. Kahn made some comments Tuesday night after the Timberwolves managed the No. 2 pick at the … Continue reading →

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Killebrew always seemed worthy of more appreciation

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Hayden Goethe

I’m going to preface this blog post by saying I never met Harmon Killebrew. I’m too young to have watched him play. I don’t even have anything autographed from him. But that doesn’t mean I haven’t always had an opinion … Continue reading →

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Let’s return to the blog on a pleasant note

Posted on May 17, 2011 by Hayden Goethe

I’m back from vacation today. I haven’t been to work in 10 days, and during that time the Minnesota Twins have not won a game. So there’s plenty to talk about there, but let’s leave the nine-game losing streak alive … Continue reading →

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Twins’ season slipping away quickly

Posted on May 11, 2011 by Hayden Goethe

I’m living the life of your average sports journalist these days. From August until the end of March, things are much busier in a sports department than they are from April through July. So when it comes to taking vacation, … Continue reading →

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