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Minny Boys - Redemption - Size

Created by: gopherit
Team: 2022-23 Minnesota Wild
Initial Creation Date: Jul. 24, 2022
Published: Jul. 24, 2022
Salary Cap Mode: Basic
Description
The focal point of this roster is:
1. Give busts another chance.
2. Add size to the roster to reduce the tole on the GREEF line.
3. Bring in Minnesota-born players or UMN alumni just for fun.

On point #1, even if they don't pan out, most of them seem willing to remain in the AHL for a couple more seasons. Given how bad the Iowa Wild were last season, I think it's important that we establish a winning mentality at all levels. And former 1st rd picks fighting for a lost shot at the NHL certainly wouldn't hurt. Plus, it's not like we have a ton of forward prospects whose development would be hindered by the additions. If anything, it reinforces Geurin's mentality that each player needs to earn their spot.

NOTE: This team has $1,512,246 in cap space when trimmed to 23 players.

Also, I have a feeling the DAL and VGK trades need more but I don't wanna edit them. So we can hash out the details in the comments.
Also also, I really feel that the only thing the Wild need is size. I'd scrap Duhaime and Dewar (despite their impressive showings last season) in favor of some more bruisers. If the cost is too high for a player like Roy or Vilardi then I'd fallback to FA to add size.
Free Agent Signings
RFAYEARSCAP HIT
3$2,500,000
UFAYEARSCAP HIT
3$800,000
2$750,000
2$750,000
3$750,000
2$750,000
2$750,000
2$750,000
3$750,000
3$750,000
Trades
1.
MIN
  1. Bichsel, Lian [Reserve List]
  2. Tufte, Riley
Additional Details:
Minnesota needs size.

MN gets:
1. Top 4 LHD (#19 pick in 2022 draft) that's 6'6", aggressive, built
2. 4th liner that's 6'6" and big
DAL
  1. Healey, Ryan [Reserve List]
  2. Lambos, Carson
  3. Masters, Kyle [Reserve List]
Additional Details:
I've read that Dallas needs high-end defensive depth and goal scorers. The Wild are loaded in the former.

Dallas gets:
1. Top 4 LHD (#26 pick in 2021 draft)
2. RHD picked in 4th rd of 2022 draft
3. RHD picked in 4th rd of 2021 draft
2.
MIN
  1. Denisenko, Grigori
  2. Gudas, Radko
Additional Details:
https://www.capfriendly.com/forums/thread/622861?post_id=3469633

MIN gets:
1. Winger that could benefit from a change in scenery
2. RD-LD swap
FLA
  1. Addison, Calen
  2. Kulikov, Dmitry
Additional Details:
FLA gets:
1. Young offensive Top 6 RHD, PP specialist
2. LD-RD swap
3.
MIN
  1. Roy, Nicolas [RFA Rights]
Additional Details:
MIN gets:
1. Bottom 6 physical center
VGK
  1. Gaudreau, Frédérick
  2. Jost, Tyson
Additional Details:
VGK gets:
1. Bottom 6 F, hard worker, PK specialist
2. Veteran that can play up-and-down the lines
4.
MIN
  1. Vesalainen, Kristian [Reserve List]
Additional Details:
MIN gets:
1. High potential but lazy player that's committed to SWE for 1yr, change of scenery may be beneficial
WPG
  1. Dewar, Connor
  2. Khovanov, Alexander
Additional Details:
WPG gets:
1. Prospect swap that may benefit from change in scenery
2. Bottom 6 F with a high motor and is young
Buyouts
DraftRound 1Round 2Round 3Round 4Round 5Round 6Round 7
2023
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2024
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2025
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ROSTER SIZESALARY CAPCAP HITOVERAGES TooltipBONUSESCAP SPACE
28$82,500,000$84,737,754$0$2,300,000-$2,237,754

Roster

Left WingCentreRight Wing
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$9,000,000$9,000,000
LW
UFA - 4
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$1,700,000$1,700,000
C, RW
UFA - 2
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$6,000,000$6,000,000
RW, LW
M-NTC, NMC
UFA - 2
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$880,833$880,833 (Performance Bonus$600,000$600K)
RW, LW
UFA - 1
Logo of the Minnesota Wild
$863,333$863,333 (Performance Bonus$850,000$850K)
C
RFA - 3
Logo of the Florida Panthers
$925,000$925,000 (Performance Bonus$850,000$850K)
LW, RW
RFA - 1
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$3,000,000$3,000,000
LW, RW
UFA - 3
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$5,250,000$5,250,000
C
UFA - 7
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$3,100,000$3,100,000
RW, LW
UFA - 2
$750,000$750,000
LW, RW
UFA - 1
$2,500,000$2,500,000
C, RW
UFA - 5
$750,000$750,000
RW, LW
UFA
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$750,000$750,000
LW
RFA - 1
$750,000$750,000
C
UFA
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$750,000$750,000
RW, LW
UFA - 1
$750,000$750,000
LW
UFA
$750,000$750,000
C
UFA
Logo of the Minnesota Wild
$762,500$762,500
C, LW, RW
UFA - 2
Left DefenseRight DefenseGoaltender
Logo of the Minnesota Wild
$6,000,000$6,000,000
LD
NMC
UFA - 6
Logo of the Minnesota Wild
$6,000,000$6,000,000
RD
M-NTC
UFA - 1
Logo of the Minnesota Wild
$3,500,000$3,500,000
G
NMC
UFA - 2
Logo of the Minnesota Wild
$2,450,000$2,450,000
LD
UFA - 3
Logo of the Minnesota Wild
$7,575,000$7,575,000
RD
NMC
UFA - 5
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$787,500$787,500
G
UFA - 1
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$1,200,000$1,200,000
LD
UFA - 3
Logo of the Florida Panthers
$2,500,000$2,500,000
RD
UFA - 1
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$2,000,000$2,000,000
LD/RD
NMC
UFA - 2
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$750,000$750,000
RD
UFA - 1
Taxi Squad
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$750,000$750,000 ($0$0$0$0)
LW, C
RFA - 1

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Jul. 24, 2022 at 3:51 a.m.
#1
I want Gourde back
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Definitely need more in the Vegas trade
Jul. 24, 2022 at 4:01 a.m.
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A WILD Golden Gopher
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Definitely need more in the Vegas trade


Figured. I honestly don't know how much about him. @MNBassman and @TanSor both think he'd be a good fit and I trust their judgement. Plus, he's a big boi so that satisfies my criteria on wanting the wild to get bigger.

Out of curiosity, how much would it take to bring him in?
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Jul. 24, 2022 at 10:54 a.m.
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I see no reason for Dallas to do that trade. I could def see Tufte going to Minny, but why would we trade our high ceiling project pick before even seeing how he progresses??
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