I'm with you on this one. That trade is interesting IMO, and at the very least, it's at least original thinking. If you're willing to take a few creative leaps, there's some interesting concepts to explore here. I really don't like the "Parise isn't waiving" or "Parise only waives for a contender" answer. Absolutely nobody on this site knows what he's willing to do, so stating that like it's a fact is pretty ridiculous.

I don't particularly love the Eichel trade, but that's kinda beside the point. Getting Parise out of MIN opens up A LOT of doors to make moves and this is a novel way of approaching that problem.

Agreed. I'm bummed because I would be willing to give up more than what most Wild fans are probably comfortable with, but we just don't have the assets or the depth to outbid the teams you listed.

Take Rossi out of the eichel deal, and I think you’ve got a fair trade. Fiala is a top 6 winger and the way he’s played the last 2 years, he looks like a top line winger. Schmaltz is minimum Middle 6 Center but could turn into a low end 1C or high end 2c. Toss in a B prospect and it’s and even deal. Buf will have that to choose from or unproven guys like Laf Kappo or Byfield.