It may not be extremely convincing we are better than those teams, but with a healthy blueline and an upgrade to our 2nd offensive line the wild would have a rather complete 4 lines and there would be almost zero concern of matchups in regard to offense. our defensive pairings may be suspect but they have been adequate which if we have two scoring lines going along with eks line shutting people down its a darn good recipe for success.
Over the past 3 seasons Giroux has produced 49 goals and 127 points in 160 games (0.31 gpg, 0.79 ppg), Miller has produced 54 goals, 157 points (0.34 gpg, 0.98 ppg) and Hertl has produced 56 goals and 116 points (0.40 gpg, 0.83 ppg). Given Giroux is 34 an age that typically sees a decrease in production and both Hertl and Miller are 28 an age considered to be in a players prime and over the past 3 seasons JT and Hertl have already out produced Giroux (Hertl in ppg not total points). I think it would be very fair to assume that Giroux won't outproduce Miller and Hertl over the next few years.
its a gamble for sure, but if the stars align its a very good gamble. the issue is you need that luck on your side and you never know when it will be there. i am comfortable going for it this year with this current team. many are not and for good reason.
Cost to acquire would be high - I don't think Rossi high, but definitely high. Miller is signed through next season (with retention might be the most interesting for the Wild - a top 6 C making $2.7 would help with next years cap constraints). But Giroux would cost a 1st + too and would require a new contract in the off season. I was answering the "will he outproduce" comment and my thoughts are strongly that he wouldn't.
Foligno who was 33 on an expiring contract was traded for a 1st and 4th at least season's deadline. He hasn't put up more than 35 points in a season since 2017. He was on pace for 14 goals and 31 points when he was traded. Giroux is one year older and he's on pace for 27 goals and 69 points but his return is going to be less? Really?
I have no dog in this fight as a Flyers fan but why would you just assume Hertl would be a rental? The Wild have plenty of cap space next season. Wouldn't anyone who trades for Hertl plan on at least trying to resign him before FA hits? He just turned 28 and he fills a pretty big hole for the Wild.
the wild have almost 15 mill in deadcap next year creating a lot less space along with a good amount of expiring contracts.
