I don't see the need for Puji. I am not convinced his problems stem from being in EDM. Simply put, he was over-hyped coming into the 2016 draft. He wasn't at the same level as Matthews or Laine (although he might have thought he was) and hasn't progressed enough to earn his spot on the roster. The immaturity he has displayed, combined with the lost years in development is a real red flag for me. Moreover, we have a tonne of young, more promising wingers.
Quoting: bhavikp27
EDM may decline or ANA need to add something
That's a clear no from MIN (if Guerin knows what he's doing). Spurgeon is one of the best dman. Silfverberg is a good top6 option, reliable two-way player but he doesn't get Spurgeon. Add a 2nd and more
I agree, Spurgeon is legit and worth a tonne. However, you have to remember that he is a pending UFA and will be looking for a final deal that takes him to the end of his career. It's a big risk for ANA, so I'm not sure they'd even consider making a play for him.
Quoting: Jah1722
I doubt Mahura gets more play time than he did last season. Guhle and Larsson are ahead of him and there’s numerous other bodies in his way.
Are Guhle and Larsson ahead of Mahura? I am not convinced. I kind of view them as a 3. Sure, Larsson has more NHL games under his belt, but he really needs to start bringing more to the NHL level. I don't see him being successful as a pure defensive D-man (and I mean with 0 offensive input) as I don't see his D-game being elite enough. Meanwhile, Guhle has been ok so far, but not exactly lights out. IMO, Mahura has every opportunity to leapfrog one of Larsson or Guhle. Mahura looked pretty good in his showings last season. Sure, he made his fair share of mistakes, but his skating looked good and his transition game was strong. Not bad for a 20 year old. We'll see, but I think that whoever is selected for the big team will depend on their showing at camp.
Quoting: TanSor
I really like Silfverberg, but I wouldn't do this trade. If we're talking to Anaheim about a Spurgeon deal, it should be for Kase (we need an offensive RW a lot more than the two-way type that Silfverberg is). I'd imagine the Wild probably have to add a younger piece, too, but Kase for Spurgeon would be the framework.
I'd do that deal if we were a contender, but we're not... so there really is no point. If Spurgeon doesn't re-sign in MIN this year we could just try and sign him at UFA. There is no immediate need for us to acquire him though. However, Silf+ or Kase + is a very fair price.