Speculation: Dark Horse Trades
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NyIander
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Dark dark horse would be Ryan Getzlaf, still a top line center with a lot to give to a team in the playoffs but his contract would be the tough part to deal.
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He's been one of the most underrated guys in the league for a long time. He's getting older but that would be an interesting addition to a team.
A lot of fans have seen grandpa pearson as a cap dump as of late. Really think there would be takers?
I don't really see any of those guys moving. That would be the darkest of horses lol
That's a really good one. I could see that making huge waves.
Just a hunch. Read the Drouin thread on the Habs board, it’s pretty telling despite his decent numbers this year.
What was some of the reasoning behind it?
Wonder how likely it is since it was one of MBs big defining moves?
Killer Orcas
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Not a chance Landeskog gets moved great contract, great player and Captain the guys who you build around.
Pending UFA and Trotz loves him, with NYI in a playoff push you'd have to think something would be coming back for that to happen no?
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LOTS of players on the Minnesota Wild could be considered 'darkhorse' trade bait.
Why? Because the Minnesota front office has repeatedly stated they just want to "tweak" the rosters and continue to go for the playoffs year in, year out.
However, after what the Wild have been doing over the last few weeks, the new edict coming down from ownership that the GM has free reign to do what they feel will make the team better in the long run, AND the key injuries to the team, I think it has become pretty apparent to most people that this current Wild team, as constructed, is just not championship viable any longer.
I think a full rebuild is in order in Minnesota (won't be easy due to some contracts) and despite the team having some still in their prime players struggling, with others performing only about average, I think some of those same players could be traded off, the Wild can get draft picks or some minor leaguers with promise, and go from there.
Jason Zucker, Mikael Granlund, and Jared Spurgeon head up the group of Wild players I think can really flourish with a change of scenery and coaching philosophy.
Certainly there are others, but I think those three aren't talked about as much as trade bait...but COULD possibly be dealt in favor of going into the next phase with the team.
Why? Because the Minnesota front office has repeatedly stated they just want to "tweak" the rosters and continue to go for the playoffs year in, year out.
However, after what the Wild have been doing over the last few weeks, the new edict coming down from ownership that the GM has free reign to do what they feel will make the team better in the long run, AND the key injuries to the team, I think it has become pretty apparent to most people that this current Wild team, as constructed, is just not championship viable any longer.
I think a full rebuild is in order in Minnesota (won't be easy due to some contracts) and despite the team having some still in their prime players struggling, with others performing only about average, I think some of those same players could be traded off, the Wild can get draft picks or some minor leaguers with promise, and go from there.
Jason Zucker, Mikael Granlund, and Jared Spurgeon head up the group of Wild players I think can really flourish with a change of scenery and coaching philosophy.
Certainly there are others, but I think those three aren't talked about as much as trade bait...but COULD possibly be dealt in favor of going into the next phase with the team.
NSH is going to have serious problems resigning their Blue line. Its something I'm surprised isn't talked about more. I'm curious to see how they manage it
Gaylord Q Tinkledink
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Lehkonen. Probably in a 1 for 1.
Does everything right on the defensive side of the puck, but he's cursed, or something offensively. Has a nice shot, but his goal totals keep declining from his rookie season. 17, 12 last year I believe and I think he's on pace for 8 this year, but looks like he'll set a career high in points.
Wouldn't surprise me if he's part of a terrible trade ike for Petrovic or something.
Does everything right on the defensive side of the puck, but he's cursed, or something offensively. Has a nice shot, but his goal totals keep declining from his rookie season. 17, 12 last year I believe and I think he's on pace for 8 this year, but looks like he'll set a career high in points.
Wouldn't surprise me if he's part of a terrible trade ike for Petrovic or something.
Adityase
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Immediately thought of Darren Helm. Have seen him in some trade ideas here on HF, but of our less moveable/overpay contracts, he's still a valuable player to fit a specific role and could be worth it to a contender with cap space. Guessing the OP might have been thinking of him too?
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