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Team: 2023-24 Minnesota Wild
Initial Creation Date: Jun. 24, 2023
Published: Jun. 24, 2023
Salary Cap Mode: Basic
Free Agent Signings
RFAYEARSCAP HIT
2$1,250,000
3$1,250,000
3$3,775,000
3$775,000
UFAYEARSCAP HIT
5$4,000,000
1$850,000
3$1,250,000
Trades
1.
MIN
  1. Hayes, Kevin ($2,000,000 retained)
2.
MIN
  1. 2023 3rd round pick (DET)
3.
MIN
  1. 2024 1st round pick (MTL)
Additional Details:
Top 5 protected
MTL
  1. Addison, Calen
  2. Gustavsson, Filip
Additional Details:
I received positive feedback with this swap in another ACGM so I thought I’d use it again.
Buyouts
DraftRound 1Round 2Round 3Round 4Round 5Round 6Round 7
2023
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2024
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2025
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22$83,500,000$77,777,517$0$907,500$5,722,483
Left WingCentreRight Wing
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$9,000,000$9,000,000
LW
UFA - 3
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$863,333$863,333 (Performance Bonus$850,000$850K)
C
RFA - 2
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$7,000,000$7,000,000
RW, LW
UFA - 7
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$2,000,000$2,000,000
LW, RW
NTC
UFA - 2
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$5,250,000$5,250,000
C
UFA - 6
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$1,700,000$1,700,000
C, RW
NMC
UFA - 1
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$894,167$894,167
LW
RFA - 1
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$1,571,429$1,571,429
C
M-NTC
UFA - 3
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$1,250,000$1,250,000
RW, LW
UFA - 1
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$800,000$800,000
LW, C
RFA - 1
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$2,100,000$2,100,000
C, LW
M-NTC
UFA - 5
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$855,000$855,000 (Performance Bonus$57,500$58K)
RW, LW
RFA - 1
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$850,000$850,000
RW
UFA - 3
Left DefenseRight DefenseGoaltender
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$6,000,000$6,000,000
LD
NMC
UFA - 5
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$4,000,000$4,000,000
RD
UFA - 1
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$3,500,000$3,500,000
G
NMC
UFA - 1
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$2,450,000$2,450,000
LD
UFA - 2
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$7,575,000$7,575,000
RD
NMC
UFA - 4
$1,250,000$1,250,000
G
UFA - 2
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$2,000,000$2,000,000
LD/RD
NMC
UFA - 1
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$925,000$925,000
RD
RFA - 2
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$1,200,000$1,200,000
LD
UFA - 2
ScratchesInjured Reserve (IR)Long Term IR (LTIR)
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$775,000$775,000
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Jun. 24, 2023 at 10:35 a.m.
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Interesting proposition. Montreal probably accept if you change 24 first to Cal first and 31 overall
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Jun. 24, 2023 at 10:37 a.m.
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Interesting proposition. Montreal probably accept if you change 24 first to Cal first and 31 overall


The Calgary ‘25 1st and the ‘23 31oa? If unprotected, I would take that.
Jun. 24, 2023 at 10:39 a.m.
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The Calgary ‘25 1st and the ‘23 31oa? If unprotected, I would take that.


Calgary first has a complex protection. It will not be 1 overall. But it will be a good pick
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Jun. 24, 2023 at 10:40 a.m.
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Quoting: GuyGuyGuy
Calgary first has a complex protection. It will not be 1 overall. But it will be a good pick


How complex?
Jun. 24, 2023 at 10:42 a.m.
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How complex?

Here are the conditions associated with the first-round selection acquired by Montreal:
1. In the event Calgary’s own 2024 first (1st) round choice is selection 20-32 (inclusive) (following the determination of the 2024 NHL Draft lottery results), then Montreal shall have the option, exercisable until 48 hours prior to the start of the 2024 NHL draft, to exchange the conditional 2025 or 2026 first round choice to become Calgary’s own 2024 first (1st) round choice); or,
If Florida’s 2025 First (1st) Round Choice Transfers to Calgary (pursuant to the conditions on an earlier trade)
2. In the event the conditions to trigger Montreal’s option as noted in #1 above does not occur, or Montreal declines to exercise this option, the following conditions shall prevail:
A) If both Calgary’s own 2025 first (1st) round choice and Florida’s 2025 first (1st) round choice (previously acquired by Calgary) are not in the top-10 selections of the 2025 NHL Draft (following the determination of the 2025 NHL Draft lottery results), then Montreal shall receive the earlier of the two (2) stated choices; or,
B) If Calgary’s own 2025 first (1st) round choice is a top-10 selection and Florida’s 2025 first round selection (previously acquired by Calgary) is outside of the top-10 selections (following the determination of the 2025 NHL Draft lottery results), Montreal shall receive Florida’s 2025 first (1st) round choice).
If Florida’s 2025 First Round Choice DOES NOT Transfer to Calgary (pursuant to the conditions on an earlier trade)
3. In the event the conditions to trigger Montreal’s option as noted in #1 above does not occur, or Montreal declines to exercise this option, the following conditions shall prevail:
A. If Calgary’s own 2025 first (1st) round choice is not in the top-10 selections of the 2025 NHL Draft (following the determination of the 2025 NHL Draft lottery results), Montreal shall receive Calgary’s own 2025 first (1st) round choice, and additionally,
1) If Florida’s own 2025 first (1st) round choice is not in the top-10 selections of the 2025 NHL Draft (following the determination of the 2025 NHL Draft lottery results); and,
2) Florida’s 2025 first (1st) round choice has been transferred to another NHL Club; and,
3) Florida’s 2025 first round draft position is better than Calgary’s 2025 first round draft position; then Calgary will transfer their own 2025 fourth round choice to Montreal.
B. If Calgary’s own 2025 first (1st) round choice is a top-10 selection (following the determination of the 2025 NHL Draft lottery results), Montreal shall receive Calgary’s 2025 first (1st) round choice, subject to the following condition below:
1) In the event Calgary’s 2025 first (1st) round choice is the first (1st) selection overall in the 2025 NHL Draft (following the determination of the 2025 NHL Draft lottery results), Calgary will retain its own 2025 first (1st) round choice and Montreal shall instead receive Calgary’s own 2025 third (3rd) round choice and a conditional 2026 first (1st) round choice. Montreal shall receive the better of Calgary’s 2026 first (1st) round choice or Florida’s 2026 first (1st) round choice (following the determination of the 2026 NHL Draft lottery results) (previously conditionally acquired by Calgary).


Really complex
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Jun. 24, 2023 at 10:46 a.m.
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The Philly deal doesn’t really make sense for either team - Flyers are looking to rebuild and will want younger guys and picks, and Minnesota could get something more valuable for a guy coming off a 70 point season.

& I’m not sure who you talked with about the Montreal deal, but it doesn’t make sense for Montreal at all. There’s really not a fit for Addison with the organization because of Barron and Mailloux already the long term top 4 right handed spots - in fact Mailloux is a similar version to Addison just better defensively. & Gustavsson won’t cost a 1st - goalies very rarely get a high return and especially ones that only have 66 career games and when they’re team is in a major cap crunch to re-sign him. You’re looking at likely 2nd quality prospects and mid round picks for him if he’s moved (I doubt Minnesota trades him but that’s the comparable value for goalies like him).
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Jun. 24, 2023 at 11:05 a.m.
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I like Zuccarello but he doesn't really fit Philly, other than being a mentor to the young guys. However, with his 6 million cap hit as well as keeping 2 million in Hayes just doesn't seem worth the price.
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Jun. 24, 2023 at 11:18 a.m.
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Quoting: Moss_Bucket
I like Zuccarello but he doesn't really fit Philly, other than being a mentor to the young guys. However, with his 6 million cap hit as well as keeping 2 million in Hayes just doesn't seem worth the price.


The value is in losing Hayes’ 2 additional years on his current contract.
Jun. 24, 2023 at 11:44 a.m.
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& I’m not sure who you talked with about the Montreal deal, but it doesn’t make sense for Montreal at all. There’s really not a fit for Addison with the organization because of Barron and Mailloux already the long term top 4 right handed spots - in fact Mailloux is a similar version to Addison just better defensively. & Gustavsson won’t cost a 1st - goalies very rarely get a high return and especially ones that only have 66 career games and when they’re team is in a major cap crunch to re-sign him. You’re looking at likely 2nd quality prospects and mid round picks for him if he’s moved (I doubt Minnesota trades him but that’s the comparable value for goalies like him).


I can't speak for every Habs fan but I would consider the deal.

While I also don't rate Addison as highly as some, he is a player I wouldn't hate to give a shot to (I have never heard of Mailloux's defence being labelled a strength, actually quite the opposite). The main part that appeals to me though is Gus. He is a 25 y/o goalie who would be a pretty good fit in terms of age with the team's young core and seems to be finding his game. The protected 1st round pick value is in the ballpark of what TOR paid for Freddy Andersen back in 2016 and they got pretty good value out of that trade. Another factor that has me interested in Gus is that given his lack of track record he would likely be quite affordable for several years and could potentially be a very good goalie for the team as it tries to ascend the standings over the next few years.

All in all I'm not saying I'd jump on this deal instantly but I would give it some serious consideration because there is a lot of upside here and that's what MTL should be targeting at this stage.
Jun. 24, 2023 at 11:52 a.m.
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I can't speak for every Habs fan but I would consider the deal.

While I also don't rate Addison as highly as some, he is a player I wouldn't hate to give a shot to (I have never heard of Mailloux's defence being labelled a strength, actually quite the opposite). The main part that appeals to me though is Gus. He is a 25 y/o goalie who would be a pretty good fit in terms of age with the team's young core and seems to be finding his game. The protected 1st round pick value is in the ballpark of what TOR paid for Freddy Andersen back in 2016 and they got pretty good value out of that trade. Another factor that has me interested in Gus is that given his lack of track record he would likely be quite affordable for several years and could potentially be a very good goalie for the team as it tries to ascend the standings over the next few years.

All in all I'm not saying I'd jump on this deal instantly but I would give it some serious consideration because there is a lot of upside here and that's what MTL should be targeting at this stage.


I’ve watched Mailloux for years, I never said his defence is his strength but I said it’s better than Addison’s which is terrible.

That’s actually not a great comparison for Guatavsson as a trade option. Yes he’s young and would be affordable, Andersen was acquired for the 30th overall pick (much different value than a top 5 protected pick that likely would still be still be a top 10 pick). Andersen also had a lot more experience, basically a whole other season worth of more. Plus Andersen had 28 games of playoff experience (1 third round appearance in that time too) compared to 5 games of Gustavsson’s. Guatavsson also hasn’t shown he’s a great option if the team in front of him isn’t good. When he played for Ottawa he was awful, got traded to a better defensive team and his numbers sky rocketed - I’d be cautious of that. Any goalie that needs a good defence in front of him isn’t really that good.

If you wanna give up likely a top 10 pick in another good draft, be my guest. But at bare minimum I’d playoff protect that pick or it could go south real fast. & Addison just really isn’t a fit. He’d be picked up and traded by the deadline, so sure if you want more assets then give it a shot. Bit long term he’s not on the roster.
Jun. 24, 2023 at 11:56 a.m.
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Not a bad proposal
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Jun. 24, 2023 at 12:02 p.m.
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Flyers easily decline
Jun. 24, 2023 at 12:44 p.m.
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I’ve watched Mailloux for years, I never said his defence is his strength but I said it’s better than Addison’s which is terrible.

That’s actually not a great comparison for Guatavsson as a trade option. Yes he’s young and would be affordable, Andersen was acquired for the 30th overall pick (much different value than a top 5 protected pick that likely would still be still be a top 10 pick). Andersen also had a lot more experience, basically a whole other season worth of more. Plus Andersen had 28 games of playoff experience (1 third round appearance in that time too) compared to 5 games of Gustavsson’s. Guatavsson also hasn’t shown he’s a great option if the team in front of him isn’t good. When he played for Ottawa he was awful, got traded to a better defensive team and his numbers sky rocketed - I’d be cautious of that. Any goalie that needs a good defence in front of him isn’t really that good.

If you wanna give up likely a top 10 pick in another good draft, be my guest. But at bare minimum I’d playoff protect that pick or it could go south real fast. & Addison just really isn’t a fit. He’d be picked up and traded by the deadline, so sure if you want more assets then give it a shot. Bit long term he’s not on the roster.


That's fair, I agree that there is risk in that deal and as I wrote before I'm not jumping on the deal thinking I just fleeced MIN but there is upside here specifically with Gus that is worth considering.

To me Gus' last 3 seasons (on 4 different teams), with the exception of 18 games 2 years ago in OTT, have shown a pretty continuous upward trend and I believe he is a good bet to provide some solid goaltending next season. That combined with Monty's excellent play, and hopefully not having the worst injury luck in the league for a 3rd year in a row, should move the Habs at least a few places higher in the standings. As for Addison I agree he is very unlikely to be a fit and he was very much secondary "throw in" in my estimation but I'd rather try him out than have Wideman suit up for any more games in MTL. There is also the very real possibility that Hughes makes some other moves that has a positive impact on the standings, such as a Dubois trade or Dach-like young, high upside pickup.

All this to say that while the pick protection can be haggled over to find more consensus, I like the idea of trading for Gus and would be ok trading a pick past 11 OA in the next draft to get a high upside player in the right contract and age range.
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Jun. 24, 2023 at 2:17 p.m.
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The value is in losing Hayes’ 2 additional years on his current contract.


Yeah that's true. I mean if they can get Zucc to exclude Philly from his 10 team NTC think this could work out. He could be a solid mentor for Philly rookies and if it doesn't work out, its only for a year that is bound to be poor.
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Jun. 24, 2023 at 2:19 p.m.
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You should take a look at the Wing Troll's ACGM. He is giving away a 1st to acquire Foligno lol
Jun. 24, 2023 at 3:18 p.m.
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Selling high on Gus is an understatement considering his stats the prior year that's quite the game and any Habs fan only asking for top 5 protection is a delusional one thinking we're a bubble team next year. Pick given would likely end up 8-12 and that's not something I'd be willing to pay ways in a rebuild for a goalie getting a quite a pay increment and a meh young defender. If Gus had 3 years of stats to show for or was cost controlled for at least 4 years or if Addison showed great stuff maybe I'd say different but right now it's giving a top tier first, in a rebuild, for two question marks.
Jun. 24, 2023 at 5:30 p.m.
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I wouldnt touch Gustavsson with a 1- foot pole. Hes Cam Talbot all over again. 1 decent season in front of a world class d core but stinks everywhere else
Jun. 24, 2023 at 6:08 p.m.
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Yeah that's true. I mean if they can get Zucc to exclude Philly from his 10 team NTC think this could work out. He could be a solid mentor for Philly rookies and if it doesn't work out, its only for a year that is bound to be poor.


Plus Philly can flip him at the TDL.
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