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Forum: Armchair-GMFeb. 25, 2023 at 3:14 p.m.
Thread: Offseason
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>EvanderKanesLawyer</b></div><div>It’s hard to bring in more offensive talent with 14m+ in dead cap. The idea is to give more chances for the young core to produce.

I had to sell assets off to re-sign addison and gustavsson, and some of the bottom 6. This team might be screwed in the off-season</div></div>

I think when it comes to trying to sign these guys, the Gus deal is a great idea. The Addy extension seems like a risky, premature move. Especially with uncertainty that he'll actually be in Minnesota longterm. I think it'd make sense to try and match the Sandin extension with him. However, if this the plan and if there is no real offensive talent around Rossi, and Freddy does resign, you should sell on Hartman for what would likely be a very nice return and run

Kap-Rossi-Zucc
Becks-Ek-Boldy
Foligno-Freddy-Duhaime
Shaw-Dewar-???

I love Dewar but he hasn't shown really anything offensively and Beckman looked good in that spot imo
Forum: Armchair-GMFeb. 24, 2023 at 4:26 p.m.
Thread: max value for suzuki
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>drambui</b></div><div>i disagree, i would rather have suzuki for team needs. center are more valuable. we dont need an elite center, i bet he would look elite palying with zucc and kap for sure. a late first and a swtich of young player is a small price to pay. i'd rather pay asset for that kind of players and a sure thing than trading potential first for fleury.</div></div>

That is the opposite of a small price to pay. And if you'd prefer Suzuki over Boldy, I can understand that. But there is still no reason to push the issue at center right now. Especially when the team really doesn't get any better from a talent perspective. Adding on a 1st would be complete overkill.

The Wild are already going to be extremely tight for fitting the team under the salary cap next season. That 875k matters. And again, we don't need to rush to find a 1C. As far as we know, Rossi could step right in to that slot next season and play great. Trust the process, don't rush things. Guerin seems to know what he's doing
Forum: Armchair-GMFeb. 19, 2023 at 9:15 p.m.
Forum: Armchair-GMFeb. 13, 2023 at 5:42 p.m.
Thread: Using Cap Space and becoming a legit Contender
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Buffalove</b></div><div>Asplund hasn’t fallen outta favor,
he’s just been caught in a numbers game

We like Jost &amp; Krebs better at Center than him,
and we aren’t gonna sit guys wearing a letter (Girgensons &amp; Okposo)
He’s played fine when in the lineup

And i didn’t say Foligno is a dump
But i do think u guys would like to clear his Cap
And he is declining
Maybe he’s worth more than I’m thinking, but o don’t think he’s worth much
We probably would do Asplund for Foligno, and maybe even include a mid-round pick</div></div>

I think that Asplund+ return should interest Guerin. I like it as the base of a trade.

Personally, I think with Eriksson-Ek finally playing with Boldy, both Foligno and Greenway should be seen as expendable. As you've mentioned, the cap relief would be nice and GREEF line lost it's touch and heavily rrgressed from last season.
Forum: Armchair-GMFeb. 13, 2023 at 5:04 p.m.
Thread: Using Cap Space and becoming a legit Contender
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Buffalove</b></div><div>I get that you’re a Wild fan….
But what do u think you’d get in the summer for a declining Foligno coming off a down season?
Maybe I’m wrong here, but I’m assuming the biggest value to u guys in the deal would just be getting rid of his Cap

Yeah, like i said before, was just fudging the numbers to make Dvorak fit under the Cap
I think we could find savings elsewhere if necessary

And my thinking with McCabe is that a 2nd &amp; decent prospect is roughly equal to a late 1st, and i don’t think anyone will actually give up a 1st for him</div></div>

I think a 1st is possible is not probable for McCabe. He's not a rental and he's at the very least worth his cap hit. And with Buffalo battling for a playoff spot, I don't think Bloom would jump you up half a round if you were to try and trade up on draft day

Foligno isn't just a dump, nor does he need to be. He's still a physical leader, with very good defense at the very least. We've seen that fetch much more than fringe guys. Mid 20s AHL guys that won't amount much if anything aren't of interest to Minnesota with guys like Dewar, Shaw, Duhaime and Walker all already on the team or able to make the team next year in more limited roles. I think either a pick, Asplund or Mitts could make sense in a Foligno trade. Maybe some other pieces involved. Foligno is far from valueless or a cap casualty right now. Speaking of Asplund, has he fallen out of favour with Buffalo and/or the fans?

I think you're good on the Dvorak front if you drop the 3rd and clear up that 2+ mil so you're not paying for retention as well
Forum: Armchair-GMJan. 28, 2023 at 8:08 p.m.
Forum: Trade Machine ProposalsJan. 28, 2023 at 12:20 a.m.
Forum: Armchair-GMJan. 24, 2023 at 8:51 p.m.
Thread: Blockbuster with Vancouver
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>CJ1909</b></div><div>Yes, my bad, I wasn't clear as I was just breaking down values for the individuals. I wasn't trying to say the trade made sense for either side as it doesn't.

From MN:
- Trading Duma to a contender makes the only sense for MN so they can recoup assets to maybe use in other trades
- Ohgren and Lambois will be needed in 2/3 years as the dead caps come off and MN probably goes after a few top priced FAs
- No way MN trades their 1st this year as they need it going into cap hell for the next 2 years unless it retains a 30 goal guy on a "CHEAP" contracted that is controlled for 2-4 years

From VAN:
- Stupid to package any of these players together really
- Bo will fetch a ton by himself due to his longevity and the season he is having as a 1C
- Kuzmenko will most likely get only a 1st as he has 1 season in the NHL and his contract is basically nothing so his market will be BIG
- JT Miller will probably cost VAN to dump him
- Schenn might be added to a Bo or Kuz deal so maybe its just another pick coming back but I could see a D hungry cup contender paying a 2nd for him</div></div>

I believe the phrase "you hit the nail on the head" would apply here