Jacob Trouba has a new home and Erik Karlsson re-signed long-term. That means Jared Spurgeon’s price to acquire just got higher for teams that missed out.
This is huge for the Wild. I don't think Fenton wants to move Spurgeon, but for teams needing top pairing RD (like Tampa, Toronto, and Philly), the market just got thinner with EK an Trouba now off of it.
Problem is though guys (if your all Guys) is can can Toronto and Tampa afford and/or want to give up what it would take to get him plus pay him??
Take a short-term bad contract back in the deal. Or retain salary. Teams are going to have to give to get and Spurgeon is the most underrated defenseman in the league. Consistent effort every night.