Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Timberwolves’ loss at Denver on Wednesday, which likely will keep them from getting the No. 1 seed in the West. While playoff matchups are still up in the air, the Wolves’ offense was again a concern in this game. It underscored the need for Karl-Anthony Towns to return and contribute.
Frozen Four and Gophers hockey transfer portal; Timberwolves playoff scenarios
On Thursday’s Daily Delivery podcast, Randy Johnson joined host Michael Rand to talk about the Frozen Four at Xcel Energy Center and the changing college hockey landscape. Plus Rand broke down the Wolves’ loss to the Nuggets.
8:00: The Twins’ win over Los Angeles felt important on Wednesday, with Carlos Correa making a sparkling defensive play and Edouard Julien belting two homers after an 0-4 start to the home stand.
12:00: Randy Johnson joins Rand to talk Frozen Four hockey, which begins Thursday at Xcel Energy Center. The Gophers aren’t in it, but they’ve already had a busy offseason in the transfer portal.
26:00: Can the Gophers football team land a bigtime transfer?
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