Rumor: Action heating up as Wild look to deal McBain's rights

[bigdog16]

Not sure I get the stance from the Rangers point of view that he can step right in and play. Is there much difference between McBain and Morgan Barron?

 

[Hockey 4 Life]

Have a feeling he goes to Toronto. They could actually slot him in at 2 Lw for now and work him into the 3c slot if he prefers center next year.

 

[57special]

Arizona will have one of the very first picks in the 2nd round. If McBain will sign, I’d definitely consider moving that pick for him.

I think the key thing is McBain's willingness to sign with any team. Guerin has asked his agent for a list of teams that he would be willing to sign with- not sure if ARI is on it.

 

[Hasbro]

 

[rt]

I think the key thing is McBain's willingness to sign with any team. Guerin has asked his agent for a list of teams that he would be willing to sign with- not sure if ARI is on it.

Whatever is the issue in Minny, I think Arizona is quite a different situation. Travis Boyd is the only center signed for next season. Barrett Hayton is an RFA. Other than that, they have NOBODY. It’s also a team focused exclusively on developing young players. They aren’t focused on wins over development. It’s all about the youth. Also, every single day is sunny and warm.

Maybe none of those are the reasons why he’s not interested in Minny. But I think AZ is distinctly different for enough reasons, that it makes sense to speculate he MIGHT be interested.

If he was interested in a competitive team with a chance to win, and a hockey mad market with a rabid and supportive fan base, and fantastic hockey culture and tradition, he wouldn’t be leaving the Wild. Of course this is all speculative.

I just think the two teams are so vastly different that it’s safe to say that whatever he’s not happy about with Minny, probably isn’t an issue in AZ. Unless, he just wants to play in his hometown or something. But if they were the case, we wouldn’t have these rumors that we have.

 

[BKarchitect]

His skating has gotten much better but I still don't see it being good enough at the NHL level for him to pop as a top six player. Don't get me wrong, he's a solid prospect with size and skill but if the Wild can get a 2nd round pick or use him as the equivalent of a 2nd round pick in a trade, they'll have gotten a return on their investment.

 

[57special]

I really have no idea what Guerin is looking for. I hope it's a pick or two, as MN will need them in the next three years. Maybe a RHD defensively minded prospect with size, but if they are any good they will be highly prized. Sort of a RH Kleven. Korczak, maybe... I haven't kept up on his progress.

 

[57special]

Whatever is the issue in Minny, I think Arizona is quite a different situation. Travis Boyd is the only center signed for next season. Barrett Hayton is an RFA. Other than that, they have NOBODY. It’s also a team focused exclusively on developing young players. They aren’t focused on wins over development. It’s all about the youth. Also, every single day is sunny and warm.

Maybe none of those are the reasons why he’s not interested in Minny. But I think AZ is distinctly different for enough reasons, that it makes sense to speculate he MIGHT be interested.

If he was interested in a competitive team with a chance to win, and a hockey mad market with a rabid and supportive fan base, and fantastic hockey culture and tradition, he wouldn’t be leaving the Wild. Of course this is all speculative.

I just think the two teams are so vastly different that it’s safe to say that whatever he’s not happy about with Minny, probably isn’t an issue in AZ. Unless, he just wants to play in his hometown or something. But if they were the case, we wouldn’t have these rumors that we have.

The whole thing is kind of weird, to me. Guerin should be thrilled to have a young C prospect with size...if McBain is daunted by competing with Gaudreau, Dewar and Bjugstad then I have to question his mettle.

 

[Groo]

 

[SupremeNachos]

If he doesn't get traded by Monday the Wild will just hold his rights until Aug 21.

 

[Atoyot]

They lose his rights weeks after the season ends, there's plenty of time to make a deal with the whole league.

Then he has no incentive to sign, as there's no more hockey to be played this season. So he'll just wait to be a free agent and pick whichever team he wants.

 

[DingDongCharlie]

Something around Samorukov for McBain if he'd sign?

 

[Holls Blackmail]

He's going to look great in blue and white.

 

[Joseph Nathan]

Something around Samorukov for McBain if he'd sign?

No

 

[rynryn]

The whole thing is kind of weird, to me. Guerin should be thrilled to have a young C prospect with size...if McBain is daunted by competing with Gaudreau, Dewar and Bjugstad then I have to question his mettle.

if that's why he's holding back I think he's alarmingly unsure of himself.

 

[Al Lagoon]

McBain is either greedy or a fool if he doesn't think he has a future with the Wild, the most center-poor team....forever.

 

[Jumptheshark]

Wild would need to allow the teams to talk with him. He could opt to become a UFA on June 15th(I think that's the date this year)

 

[Petes2424]

He’s playing the cards he was dealt. The Wild are going to move him. Whether they have 2nd round offers, and he’s not wanting to sign with those teams either, is obviously a possibility.

The sooner the Wild can move his rights, the better. Gives them more options heading into Monday.

 

[Jumptheshark]

He’s playing the cards he was dealt. The Wild are going to move him. Whether they have 2nd round offers, and he’s not wanting to sign with those teams either, is obviously a possibility.

The sooner the Wild can move his rights, the better. Gives them more options heading into Monday.

Any trade would be conditional on him signing

 

[HandshakeLineRespect]

He will be on the Leafs roster next year. You dont wait it out 4 years in college to not come home to play.

 

[Petes2424]

Any trade would be conditional on him signing

Could be why he hasn’t moved yet. If he wants to play in a certain city who hasn’t offered, he can do this. If we don’t see him moved by Monday, it’s probably exactly what he’s doing.

 

[RangersFan1994]

He will be on the Leafs roster next year. You dont wait it out 4 years in college to not come home to play.

Kevin Hayes did not sign with the Bruins but signed with the rival Rangers. Not a given that he would sign with the Leafs.

 

[Jumptheshark]

Could be why he hasn’t moved yet. If he wants to play in a certain city who hasn’t offered, he can do this. If we don’t see him moved by Monday, it’s probably exactly what he’s doing.

I can a trade happen where the wild get a conditional 2nd if he signs with the new team when his university is over. A team would be nuts to trade a high pick only to have him walk away

 

[AKL]

Wild would need to allow the teams to talk with him. He could opt to become a UFA on June 15th(I think that's the date this year)

Any trade would be conditional on him signing

I can a trade happen where the wild get a conditional 2nd if he signs with the new team when his university is over. A team would be nuts to trade a high pick only to have him walk away

They have already given him permission to speak to other teams, and asked for a list he would sign with. Any team that gets him is gonna sign him.

 

[ClydeLee]

Kevin Hayes did not sign with the Bruins but signed with the rival Rangers. Not a given that he would sign with the Leafs.

Its still the region, to people of the area it's different yet from my travels they're quite close as alike. So many people are asking why he wants to not sign with Minny and really a lot of these college UFA guys want to stay in the area they're from or went to college. And yeah the north east overall area could be any of those clubs you're close by.