Incase anyone was wondering what Nemecs value would be… think it’s pretty massive considering he had a better last year (I don’t think we should trade him).
If we traded Nemec now for Minny’s 2020 3rd Rd #65 pick, a LHD who’s been in the AHL for several seasons, and some meh picks, this place would freak the f*** out.
Hunt is the Wild’s 8th best prospect on EPRinkside’s list.
The Wild have the 2nd best win % in the NHL. Sure, they may cool down, but that 2025 1st is looking real late.
And 2nd in 2027? Then two more random picks for good measure. Woopie.
This trade is just bizarre.
Either the new regime in Columbus didn’t think much of Jiricek at all or the relationship between the team and the player is super toxic.
And the other offers must have been underwhelming.
People compared the situation to Cutter Gauthier and Rutger McGroaty but they were unsigned NCAA players.
Theoretically Jiricek could threaten to go to Europe, but there’s been no report about that being an issue and that’s typically an empty threat.