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Forum: Armchair-GMMon. at 6:32 p.m.

Ekker aint available especially for one year of Marner.

Forum: Armchair-GMApr. 24 at 1:53 p.m.

Thread: Mock

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>MNBassman</b></div><div>NO HE DOESN’T!! He can still skate at the NHL level, but that is it! His hands are completely useless! Because of that, he cannot create time and space, so instead of working harder, he literally mailed in the entire season! Simply put, he is not an NHL player anymore! In fact, he’s brutal!</div></div>

First off idk why you double replied to this. Second off, he put up 30 points in an incredibly down year for him, and put up 18 points in 20 regular season games with the Wild last year. Is there a decent chance he is cooked, yes, but saying there is no chance that he can't get back to being a 40 point player is crazy.

Forum: Armchair-GMApr. 19 at 11:46 p.m.

Thread: What if we made things a bit spicey

We probably hold Faber. He showed this year he can grow into an elite two way defenseman roll, and TBH he is probably our next captain. That is tempting tho. This draft is so stacked.

Forum: Armchair-GMApr. 19 at 11:44 p.m.

Thread: Mock

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Lancebmx</b></div><div>I don't see Detroit being a buyer for Johansson and also if you feel that his 2M cap hit doesn't provide value, then we don't want him.</div></div>

Here's the thing with Jojo. He still definitely has the ability to be a 40+ point player, something about this year just seemed off with him. I still don't know if y'all would want to take him, but he has the ability to be a steal at 2m. Also has the ability to be a waste of a roster spot tho. Its kinda a toss up.

Forum: Armchair-GMApr. 19 at 1:57 p.m.

Thread: T6W 3C T4D

This isn't even close to getting Kaprizov. Like not even close. Minnesota laughs, hangs up, and blocks the number.

Forum: Armchair-GMApr. 19 at 1:03 p.m.

Thread: 2024 Flyers

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>JPM</b></div><div>Is Rossi that good? I wouldn’t do that trade for him. Laughton would probably be worth more at trade deadline, definitely was with the going price for centers.</div></div>

He just put up 21 goals and 40 points as a rookie who missed a full year of development due to a heart condition. He played some of the year with good line mates and other parts of the year with not so good line mates. He is going to be a perennial 55+ point player for a long time. He's worth way more than what this offer has his value at.

Forum: Armchair-GMApr. 16 at 9:10 p.m.

Thread: Categorizing Each Teams 1C Post 23-24

You obviously don't know JEE's game. Thats cool though. Rest of the league can keep underestimating him while he puts up 30 goals and Selke level defense each year.

Forum: Armchair-GMApr. 16 at 9:53 a.m.

Thread: Team West

Kaprizov is the best left wing in the west this year. He should be be on that top line with McDavid. Also move Drai to Bedard's spot and get another winger in there. Bedard shouldn't be on here and Drai shouldn't be playing wing.

Forum: Armchair-GMApr. 14 at 2:40 a.m.

Thread: Minnesota 24-25

I like this but would have a couple tweaks. First, I think Rossi is the center on the first line. You can't look at the year he is having right now and not give him top 6 minutes, plus I doubt Yurov is coming over so he isn't going to be able to play with him. Second, where is Khusnutdinov, I assume you moved him to Iowa but I doubt that happens. Third, I don't think Lambos is the first defenseman up. He hasn't done great in Iowa so far, still has a lot of potential, but I think Hunt is up before him. And last, I think that is a bit of an overpay for Bertuzzi. Love that second line and that bottom pair tho!

Forum: Armchair-GMApr. 11 at 10:22 p.m.

Thread: USA world championship

I would guess Faber and Boldy will. Billy probably wants to put them on the 4 nations team and the olympics but also probably wants them to get some international experience first.

Forum: Armchair-GMApr. 10 at 1:18 a.m.

Thread: Team Sweden 4-Nations Faceoff

1. No Jonas Brodin is borderline criminal. Like thats insane. 2. I think a Nyquist, Ek, Kempe line could be gross. 3. I honestly think its more likely Wallstedt makes the team over Gus at this point.

Forum: Armchair-GMApr. 8 at 2:06 a.m.

Thread: 2025-2026 Stanley Cup Finals

The Kaprizov scenario is already insanely unrealistic, but it is made even more unrealistic when you take into account that we now have Khusnutdinov playing with MIN, and Firstov and Yurov close behind. Wild will probably have 4 Russians playing for them in like a year or two.

Forum: Armchair-GMApr. 7 at 7:28 p.m.

Thread: Cup Contenders

Putting Heidt with Gaudreau and JoJo is just cruel.

Forum: Armchair-GMApr. 6 at 3:33 p.m.

Thread: The Most Not Realistic Offseason

First and last trade are terrible for the Wild. Middle two would benefit the Wild but the other teams would probably not go for it.

Forum: Armchair-GMApr. 6 at 3:31 p.m.

Thread: Andlauer Now or Never

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Steve_321</b></div><div>Wild fans have jumped the shark. Stutzle for JEE - have you gone mad?</div></div>

According to the Athletic, Stutzle is a +8 rating this year. Very good for a young center like him. Ekker is a +15 and is looking like he is still building to his ceiling. I get it tho, Ottawa wouldn't trade Stutzle for this and I don't blame them, its just Minnesota wouldn't trade Ekker for anyone other than Stutzle. Its juts a non-starter for both sides.

Forum: NHL SigningsApr. 5 at 1:06 p.m.

Thread: Minnesota Wild signed Samuel Hlavaj (2 Years / $950,000 AAV)

We only had 2 goalies signed for next year. AHL depth piece who will probably not see much NHL time if any, but I still like it. Wild have had some success with UDFA goalies (Niklas Backstrom).

Forum: Armchair-GMApr. 4 at 11:26 p.m.

Thread: Central Division - Whats the price

Neither of the MN guys are happening. End of discussion.

Forum: Armchair-GMApr. 4 at 11:25 p.m.

Thread: 2024

I think Heidt makes the team out of camp. He's a beast.

Forum: Armchair-GMApr. 4 at 9:14 a.m.

Thread: 24-25 Wild

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>dopplsan</b></div><div>This site needs a new way to input “any team” besides just trading a player to one of CBJ or ANA.</div></div>

Totally agree

Forum: Armchair-GMApr. 4 at 2:02 a.m.

Thread: 24-25 Wild

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Riddick19</b></div><div>Ottawa won't be touching Gauthier even if Evason does get the job. We almost had a "Gauthier" with Joseph this past offseason, no way Ottawa lands themselves in a spot with a $2M bottom six player who can't score and can't defend. Evason is also a long-shot for the job.</div></div>

Thats why I said any team. I just chose Ottawa at random because I knew Evason had been mentioned as a candidate.

Forum: Armchair-GMApr. 4 at 2:02 a.m.

Thread: 24-25 Wild

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>mart</b></div><div>What is Evasion like as a coach?</div></div>

I think he is a pretty great coach who got kinda caught in a bad spot where his magic ran out in MN. He is energetic and players seem to really like him.

Forum: NHL SigningsApr. 2 at 1:03 p.m.

Thread: Boston Bruins signed Jaxon Nelson (1 Year / $950,000 AAV)

He does things a guy his size shouldn't be able to do. Underrated signing. Can play any role and is a great leader.

Forum: Armchair-GMApr. 2 at 3:13 a.m.

Thread: Team April

Boldy???

Forum: Armchair-GMApr. 2 at 3:05 a.m.

Thread: Best remaining NCAA free agents

Holy Jaxon Nelson disrespect. He isn't one of the top tiers, but putting him as others is crazy.

Forum: Armchair-GMApr. 2 at 3:02 a.m.

Thread: Last Year of Cap Hell - Aggressive

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Ryminister_92</b></div><div>Side question: at what point do you think it’s fair to consider firing the GM instead?

He’s the one responsible for the terrible cap issues and he’s already fired and hired coaches and nothing has changed. I feel like a fresh view on things might be the way to go</div></div>

He is not at all to blame for our cap hell. The only good move was to buy out Suter and Parise. He made the right decision.

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