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Forum: Armchair-GMFri at 1:27 pm

Thread: If PIT is out at TDL

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>wabit</b></div><div>If MN was sellers the only noise they would hear is either the sounds of the golf course, or the door hitting them on the way out of the 1st round.</div></div>

Let’s say we sell Greenway and replace him with Boldy and Sturm and replace him with Beckman closer to the TDL. That’s a net gain IMO. The big sale that could impact things is Fiala, but if you move him in season then the return is probably worth it.

Forum: Armchair-GMFri at 12:53 pm

Thread: If PIT is out at TDL

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>drmantalban</b></div><div>That’s optimistic, I’m not sure if I’d go that far myself. I’m not saying Guerin would actually go for Carter, but I think it’s pretty unlikely that Beckham or Boldy would be a more impactful playoff player than him. Carter is still pretty dang solid, and he’s a monster in postseason, which we all know is a different animal.</div></div>

Completely fair, and Carter’s playoff experience is precisely why we would go after a guy like him. I just don’t see this team as a true contender and rather that we should be a seller. And I think we can do that while making noise in the playoffs.

Forum: Armchair-GMFri at 12:28 pm

Thread: If PIT is out at TDL

I think adding either/both Beckman or Boldy would be more impactful than Carter. I wouldn’t get too hung up about where they play.

Forum: Armchair-GMThu at 5:09 pm

Thread: Vegas gets Eichel

Let’s also not forget Chicago has put 3.9 mil in LTIR space up for sale to the highest bidder. Almost 100% that gets moved with Eichel.

Forum: Armchair-GMThu at 1:40 pm

Thread: Center TDL

I’d argue that this only makes sense IF Rossi is ready to go…

Forum: Armchair-GMWed at 4:22 pm

Thread: Interesting

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>JayTea</b></div><div>The bolded part mainly tbh. Guerin seems intent on reshaping the culture of the team and bringing in someone who refused to be demoted to the AHL doesn't sound like a guy he'd be interested in.</div></div>

Especially after having to tell Beckman he’s going to Iowa after his camp.

Forum: Armchair-GMWed at 2:42 pm

Thread: Interesting

If I’m moving Greenway now, it’s gonna take at least a 2nd and a prospect. I also don’t think Kravtsov meshes with what the Wild are trying to do culturally.

I think the rangers could definitely put together a reasonable package for Greenway but I don’t think it’ll include Kravtsov.

Forum: Armchair-GMWed at 2:39 pm

Thread: Interesting

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>csick</b></div><div>What was the old ?</div></div>

He’s on his 80th alias.

Forum: Armchair-GMWed at 11:19 am

Thread: Strome to minny

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>RazWild</b></div><div>Did you notice the 5th that comes with Strome? The difference between both players isn't <em>that</em> significant. Both teams are getting what they want in this trade. Chicago is getting the big bodied powerforward that they've been wanting plus a rather crucial $900k in much needed cap space, which is currently at a grand total of $0.

Meanwhile the Wild get Fiala his much needed real deal center.

I would honestly be willing to trade Greenway strait up for Strome as it stands right now. But I'm not going to say no to a extra pick on top of it. I have faith that Brackett can do something good with it.</div></div>

I agree with all of that, specifically that Strome could put up 60 next to Fiala. I have my doubts Evason would actually play Strome with Fiala though, something just seems off and they want to put him on an island.

So yeah, the values are the same but I would rather have the (better) pick and prospect Greener could get. I think it’s just a preference thing we differ on.

Forum: Armchair-GMWed at 10:16 am

Thread: Strome to minny

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Wadejos123</b></div><div>no. Strome is solid. He's played decently well for us in his time here. It honestly puzzles me as to why Colliton doesn't like him so much. A lot of it has to do with all the centers we have brought in, but even then Strome should be in this lineup (probably on our third line). The problem is he is way more effective at center than he is on the wing, and like I said we have a lot of centers</div></div>

Agree with all that about usage and ability.

Forum: Armchair-GMWed at 10:15 am

Thread: kessel for kravstov

I’ve been wondering about this exact scenario. Maybe an extra mid round pick but I think it makes sense.

Forum: Armchair-GMWed at 10:15 am

Thread: Strome to minny

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>RazWild</b></div><div>Yes</div></div>

Disagree. I don’t think Strome has near the same value as Greener even if Strome would be more productive to the Wild. I also say this wishing they had moved on Strome last year and through the summer.

Forum: Armchair-GMWed at 10:12 am

Thread: Strome to minny

Would Chicago send Strome down if he didn’t need waivers? Just trying to get a CHI perspective since we’ve hashed out value a bunch already.

Forum: Armchair-GMTue at 5:01 pm

Thread: 2 guys on the block

That is a VERY good return for Strome.

Forum: Armchair-GMTue at 4:58 pm

Thread: Next Season After Some Moves

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>RazWild</b></div><div>Yeah, I agree with ya completely on that one right there. Rossi is legit, even if it's going to take him a little longer than we would all like, he <em>will</em> get there. Khusnutdinov looks like he's an absolute stud on that SKA St. Petersburg top-six, even if it's on the wing. Russo has said on a couple of occasions that the Wild brass view him as a center, even though he's been either the 1RW or 2RW whenever he's been in the lineup so far. That team is already pretty set with their top-six center depth so they don't need him there. It's just good to see him succeeding in a top-six forward role right now.

So even though it's not as dire of a need now. We could still use 1 or 2 more center prospects that could either be a center or winger in the NHL that have top-six upside. Just from a organizational flexibility and prospect pool depth standpoint.</div></div>

I would rather have too many C prospects than not enough. I think we as Wild fans should all feel that.

Forum: Armchair-GMTue at 4:29 pm

Thread: Next Season After Some Moves

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Wadejos123</b></div><div>Something around Strome+ for Fiala? Say at the TDL if the wild are out of the hunt</div></div>

I highly doubt Strome lasts much longer than 2 more weeks in CHI. And you will likely be very disappointed in the return.

Forum: Armchair-GMTue at 4:06 pm

Thread: Next Season After Some Moves

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Caerii</b></div><div>Yeah I went with Kupari and the 1st because I think prospects like Turcotte, Mercer, Lundell, Marchenko, etc are all off limits at this point. I'm definitely open to other ideas for prospects though.</div></div>

If you look at the situation, I do think Turcs could be on the table. He’s still a great prospect but not the one they thought they drafted at 5 OA. If they think Fiala can help them into the playoffs this year and they can sign him after, I think that makes a good bit of sense for everybody.

I’d really like Mercer but it looks like he’s locked up in NJD for the time being. I’d keep my eye on Suzuki/Rees/Drury in CAR with another piece or 2 as well.

Forum: Armchair-GMTue at 3:26 pm

Thread: Next Season After Some Moves

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>OldNYIfan</b></div><div>You're absolutely right -- whether or not Los Angeles would be interested in him, that's an accurate evaluation of Kevin Fiala's value.</div></div>

100% agree here, I would add that I’m all for downgrading the pick if it means getting a guy like Turcs tho. Best prospect possible, the figure out the pick is how I’d approach it.

Forum: Armchair-GMSun at 4:28 pm

Thread: No Trocheck is bad

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Caniac2000</b></div><div>Leivo was waived, which is puzzling. Jarvis will get 9, but there's been no official team statement saying Trocheck has been moved to IR. That's why I'm so confused.</div></div>

That is very interesting. I thought I read that he was going to start the season on IR but that’s a really interesting move.

Forum: Armchair-GMSun at 10:13 am

Thread: No Trocheck is bad

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Caniac2000</b></div><div>I have no idea, I didn't know he was on LTIR til someone tweeted me about it</div></div>

I believe IR just opens another roster spot so it could be a day to day or weekly thing. The ramifications are probably that Jarvis is a lock and Drury probably gets a look down the middle.

Forum: Armchair-GMOct 9 at 5:02

Thread: Should Ottawa claim Logan Brown off waivers and try trading him for value again

POWER MOVE.

Forum: Armchair-GMOct 8 at 3:47

Thread: My Hopeful Roster

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>sensonfire</b></div><div>Two reasons

1. Character

Hockey teams lose hockey games all the time.

It doesn't matter how good they are.

Putting TDA on the top pairing would give him an enormous amount of power and entitlement and the season hasn't even started yet.

If the Canes lose a big game and TDA is on the ice, he might use that power to feel entitled and lash out at someone.

https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/happened-rangers-tony-deangelo-may-come-next/

https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nhl/coyotes/2017/01/01/arizona-coyotes-anthony-deangelo-suspended-3-games-physical-abuse-officials/96074848/

https://www.theobserver.ca/2014/02/14/ohl-announces-disciplinary-action-for-deangelo

2. Brett Pesce</div></div>

TDA is a terrible person but he’s got all of the skills you need in a top pair defenseman that will drive offense. Maybe he cracks, and if he does he’ll be sent down, kicked out, whatever. But the kids has skills and Aho can’t walk him anymore.

Forum: Armchair-GMOct 8 at 10:43

Thread: Minnesota opening night Roster Prediction

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>drmantalban</b></div><div>It seems all but certain that Rossi starts in Iowa. Beckman is likely there also. Duhaime seems to be the guy that will start with the Wild on the 4th.

Doesn’t seem like this is going to be very accurate for opening night.</div></div>

I agree on your Duhaime and Rossi take, but with Boldy’s injury I think the door swings wide open and Beckman comes up. From what I’ve heard about Gaudreau’s play, it would not surprise me to see him sent to IA or the bench.

Granted all of this depends on what the team thinks Pitlick is. All in all, as good a guess as any and not outlandish by any means.

Forum: Fauteuil - DGOct 7 at 2:14

Thread: MIN Season Prediction

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Morzski</b></div><div>All of the centres, not named Joel, are past the development status and could all potentially prove better with a 2nd line role and "breakout" (not Rask). Hartman 27, Gaudreau 28, Rask 28 and Sturm 27, I'd say Sturm could end up the most well rounded between them at the end of the season. I'd personally like to see him on a line with Fiala.</div></div>

I could “breakout” playing next to Fiala. None of the breakout is due to the player’s skill, rather their deployment. That’s why you play Rask there, it’s where he provides the most benefit to the team.

Forum: Fauteuil - DGOct 7 at 12:09

Thread: MIN Season Prediction

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>drmantalban</b></div><div>Honestly not a bad effort if the Wild aren’t your main team. But 6th in the central? Ouch. It could certainly happen, but I think we’re slightly better than that.

Sturm I don’t see breaking out. I know that’s a trendy take and a lot of ppl would agree with you, but I’m not quite there with him.</div></div>

Sturm is 27 and a bottom 6C at his best. People are confusing NHL time with development status with him, I’d bank on him getting 30 some points and improving his defensive play before he is traded at the deadline.

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