Value of: Joel Eriksson Ek

[WTFMAN99]

He’s a selke level machine who has a 40 goal season in him. At his cap hit his value is ridiculous.

I like the player a lot but let's see him hit 30 first.

 

[EXTRAS]

Go look at his career progression, it is incredibly steady and he’s been pacing for 30+ for several years now while adding more and more to his game each season. But the goals don’t really matter compared to everything else he brings.

He won’t be made available so there’s not much to talk about related to him on this forum.

He hasn't been pacing for 30+ in any season until the current season (which is only 28 games so far). we all love him but at least get ur facts straight.

And to the guy saying it would be makar+ for jee+ you've gotten too excited by everyone pumping ek. Take a breath.

I'd absolutely love him and would pay a ton to have him on vancouver but people are winding themselves up haha

 

[Joseph Nathan]

He hasn't been pacing for 30+ in any season until the current season (which is only 28 games so far). we all love him but at least get ur facts straight.

And to the guy saying it would be makar+ for jee+ you've gotten too excited by everyone pumping ek. Take a breath.

I'd absolutely love him and would pay a ton to have him on vancouver but people are winding themselves up haha

Besides him not being available and Minnesota not trading him. The guy you mentioned was probably exaggerating to say he’s not available. Lol

Besides let’s not forget this is 1st year ek is playing with good players

 

[MNRube]

He hasn't been pacing for 30+ in any season until the current season (which is only 28 games so far). we all love him but at least get ur facts straight.

He’s paced for 25 + every season of the last 4. Wild fans who watch him every night know that’s he’s done that with Foligno and Greenway as his most common linemates and with Kaprizov getting all the offensive zone starts etc. He’s much better than you think

 

[Obvious Fabertism]

He hasn't been pacing for 30+ in any season until the current season (which is only 28 games so far). we all love him but at least get ur facts straight.

And to the guy saying it would be makar+ for jee+ you've gotten too excited by everyone pumping ek. Take a breath.

I'd absolutely love him and would pay a ton to have him on vancouver but people are winding themselves up haha

It depends what splits you use, I specifically didn't say seasons, but his play level on the whole when healthy has been absolutely rock solid for 3+ years now. Guy has played through some pretty significant injuries over the past three years along with some other injured and less than skilled players, and he still wins every single match-up he plays.

I don't generally make claims to his points, anyone who knows me as a poster knows I care very little for points as an indicator of ability in general. He scores all his goals net front, so his goals are just a reflection of how the team uses him for that, but he is an unrelenting force over every other foot of the ice too. He is in his prime and flourishing, unless a bonafide superstar is coming back the other way, there is zero reason for the Wild to move him.

 

[EXTRAS]

He’s paced for 25 + every season of the last 4. Wild fans who watch him every night know that’s he’s done that with Foligno and Greenway as his most common linemates and with Kaprizov getting all the offensive zone starts etc. He’s much better than you think

That's fine but he specifically said 30+ for several seasons, which is untrue, and more than 25.

It depends what splits you use, I specifically didn't say seasons, but his play level on the whole when healthy has been absolutely rock solid for 3+ years now. Guy has played through some pretty significant injuries over the past three years along with some other injured and less than skilled players, and he still wins every single match-up he plays.

I don't generally make claims to his points, anyone who knows me as a poster knows I care very little for points as an indicator of ability in general. He scores all his goals net front, so his goals are just a reflection of how the team uses him for that, but he is an unrelenting force over every other foot of the ice too. He is in his prime and flourishing, unless a bonafide superstar is coming back the other way, there is zero reason for the Wild to move him.

I mean, he's a great player, i agree with that. But what you said is untrue.

 

[Obvious Fabertism]

That's fine but he specifically said 30+ for several seasons, which is untrue, and more than 25.


I mean, he's a great player, i agree with that. But what you said is untrue.

No, my statement is still true, you are correct that your interpretation of it is untrue, just a misunderstanding of my meaning. To clarify, for significant stretches over the past 3 years JEE has paced for over 30 goals. It is in no way surprising to me to see him have a scoring bump, if you look through the “who is this seasons Kreider” thread you will see me saying JEE.

Edit: post here:
Post in thread 'Who will be the RNH or Chris Kreider of this season?'
Who will be the RNH or Chris Kreider of this season?

 

[Connor McConnor]

Highly touted prospect who struggled with offence early but was so dominant defensively he was still a mainstay on their team. His offence is finally catching up as he hits his prime years. The ask would be massive, he’s a Lindholm level player who is 3 years younger and on a steal of a long term contract.

 

[Unbiased Fan]

My starting offer would be-

Fantilli and Jiricek for Joel EK but I’m assuming the wild would ask for another couple 1sts on top of that and I’d hang up the phone.

 

[AKL]

He’s paced for 25 + every season of the last 4. Wild fans who watch him every night know that’s he’s done that with Foligno and Greenway as his most common linemates and with Kaprizov getting all the offensive zone starts etc. He’s much better than you think

This is a little disingenuous because even though he's primarily played at even strength with those two up until March of last year, half of his goals in that span have come on the PP with the top unit (Kaprizov, Boldy, Zuccarello). He should still crack 30 this season, and playing with Boldy or Kaprizov at even strength long term should also increase his production, but it's not like he's had nothing to work with while doing this. I still wouldn't expect him to hit 40.

 

[Dr Jan Itor]

My starting offer would be-

Fantilli and Jiricek for Joel EK but I’m assuming the wild would ask for another couple 1sts on top of that and I’d hang up the phone.

Woah.

 

[BKarchitect]

He’s an awesome center entering his prime who has goal scoring chops and is elite defensively while soaking up 20+ minutes a night against top level competition. His two-way play alone puts him in 1B center territory but I’d say with the right linemates he can be a Lindholm level guy.

The kicker is he’s on one of the best value long-term deals in the entire league. It definitely amplifies his value even more.

So yeah, calling him a 40 goal threat may be hyperbole and nobody is untouchable.

But there is so little reason for the Wild to consider trading him unless they are getting a legitimate young core star back that the discussion is essentially moot.

 

[LemonSauceD]

Kuzmenko, Lekkerimaki, 2024 1st, and another prospect for Ek is probably what I’d be willing to give up for him.

 

[Sota Popinski]

Ya the Avs don't have a lot of available assets

If Girard was playing i'd include Byram, but with the uncertainty around him the Avs won't include him. I'm sure the Avs would be outbid (ignoring the divisional rivalry) but not much other quality pieces we could offer.

Crazy how tough it is to trade for a very good player when you have no cap space or assets

 

[thestonedkoala]

He hasn't been pacing for 30+ in any season until the current season (which is only 28 games so far). we all love him but at least get ur facts straight.

And to the guy saying it would be makar+ for jee+ you've gotten too excited by everyone pumping ek. Take a breath.

I'd absolutely love him and would pay a ton to have him on vancouver but people are winding themselves up haha

I mean injuries withstanding, Ek has been hovering around the upper 20 goals for a while. He had 19 in 56, 26 in 77 and 23 in 78. It wouldn't be a surprise if he was pacing for around 30 goals a season before his injuries. The fact that he's done that and anchoring the 2nd/3rd line is outstanding. Hell his 19 in 56 he didn't see much PP time.

Makar is making 9 million a season. Not a lot of teams can fit him in. More so, I'm saying it as hyperbole partly because a) Colorado is asking and b) outside of Makar, Colorado really doesn't have anyone that Minnesota wants, can fit under their cap without a huge issue or is in their age frame. More so, Minnesota doesn't really want to trade to one of their biggest rivals.

 

[Joseph Nathan]

Kuzmenko, Lekkerimaki, 2024 1st, and another prospect for Ek is probably what I’d be willing to give up for him.

lol dude eriksson ek isn’t available, so no. Cap dump o & for the millionth time, Minnesota doesn’t need a winger or prospect who would be way below in their prospects pool. That 1st is nothing. Besides eriksson ek not being available, we aren’t accepting any wingers

 

[WTFMAN99]

My starting offer would be-

Fantilli and Jiricek for Joel EK but I’m assuming the wild would ask for another couple 1sts on top of that and I’d hang up the phone.

Can I give you Matthews for Fantilli and Jiricek?

 

[hamzarocks]

He's not available! Wild aren't rebuilding or reloading! They have a mandate to make playoff from their owner. Besides Minnesota isn't trading the only good C , and only good young stud two way C they have, You don't have a C like Eriksson Ek on great contract to offer a Minnesota team loaded on Winger prospect, D prospects, and at least two or three good C prospect. So no

Eriksson Ek won't be available when he wasn't for eichel.

Is this for real?

Him not being available for Eichel explains the state of Minnesota Wild pretty well

Had a chance to add a top 10C in his prime on a great deal and passed to keep Mikko Koivu 2.0

Eichel + Kaprizov would have been the best 1-2 duo the Wild ever had

I mean injuries withstanding, Ek has been hovering around the upper 20 goals for a while. He had 19 in 56, 26 in 77 and 23 in 78. It wouldn't be a surprise if he was pacing for around 30 goals a season before his injuries. The fact that he's done that and anchoring the 2nd/3rd line is outstanding. Hell his 19 in 56 he didn't see much PP time.

Makar is making 9 million a season. Not a lot of teams can fit him in. More so, I'm saying it as hyperbole partly because a) Colorado is asking and b) outside of Makar, Colorado really doesn't have anyone that Minnesota wants, can fit under their cap without a huge issue or is in their age frame. More so, Minnesota doesn't really want to trade to one of their biggest rivals.

The wild havent had a player in the history of their franchise who could bring Makar back

You can add the North Stars and they still don't

Makar is a top 15 asset maybe ever. He's the only D who can challange Bourque/Harvey/Lidstrom for #2 behind Orr and he's on a great deal

Sean Couterier from 2018 - 2021 was basically was Ek is now.

70-75 pt, great 2-way C (won a selke) was on a great deal back then too.

He wasn't worth anywhere near a generational D-man though

 

[Kent Nilsson]

Crazy as it sounds.. Eriksson-Ek plus for Makar plus.

Eriksson-Ek and Lambos for Makar and Ritchie?

I don’t think you’re a koala but I believe you’re stoned.

 

[AKL]

Is this for real?

Him not being available for Eichel explains the state of Minnesota Wild pretty well

Had a chance to add a top 10C in his prime on a great deal and passed to keep Mikko Koivu 2.0

Eichel + Kaprizov would have been the best 1-2 duo the Wild ever had


The wild havent had a player in the history of their franchise who could bring Makar back

You can add the North Stars and they still don't

Makar is a top 15 asset maybe ever. He's the only D who can challange Bourque/Harvey/Lidstrom for #2 behind Orr and he's on a great deal

Sean Couterier from 2018 - 2021 was basically was Ek is now.

70-75 pt, great 2-way C (won a selke) was on a great deal back then too.

He wasn't worth anywhere near a generational D-man though

Everyone and their mother knows Ek isn't worth Makar, but he's arguably the most important skater the Wild have, and they have less than zero interest in moving him. So when the question is "what would it take?". The answer isn't going to be "fair value".

 

[LemonSauceD]

Everyone and their mother knows Ek isn't worth Makar, but he's arguably the most important skater the Wild have, and they have less than zero interest in moving him. So when the question is "what would it take?". The answer isn't going to be "fair value".

Is Minnesota even trying to be competitive? The roster they have right now is bottom 10 level.

 

[57special]

Is Minnesota even trying to be competitive? The roster they have right now is bottom 10 level.

It's essentially the same roster that had 113 and 103 points the past two years, plus Faber and Rossi.

 

[57special]

Can I give you Matthews for Fantilli and Jiricek?

Would a team be better off with one Mathews, or two JEE's? Mathew's cap hit is about the same.

I really don't know.

 

[Unbiased Fan]

Can I give you Matthews for Fantilli and Jiricek?

I feel like most fans hold Joel EK value far higher then Mathews due to contract. Could be wrong.

I doubt there is a single wild fan on this site that’d trade Joel EK for a 12.5 million dollar McDavid

 

[Wasted Talent]

Is Minnesota even trying to be competitive? The roster they have right now is bottom 10 level.

Ek is 26 and signed for 5 more deals after this season. There's no need to sell thim even if they were planning to be bad for a year or two (which the managemen won't do anyway)