Value of: Kevin Fiala
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Would love him back in the wild , man he and Boldy were magic. At his current cap hit I’m not sure I’d pay much though. Maybe a 2nd and good prospect.
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How good of a prospect? I think his value is lower than it was when he was traded to LA, but it would suck to seem go back to Minnesota emotionally. Trading Faber+ for a second and a prospect is rough
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LA traded Faber+ to get Fiala.
Trading him back to Minnesota would be like trading Faber+ for whatever Fiala returns (2nd + prospect in this case), which would be a gut punch to LA fans since Faber is so good.
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Getting that sweet return in the trade really helped with my closure on Fiala. He is an dynamic player that is a treat to watch when he is on his game. He was also an endlessly frustrating player to watch, even sometimes when he was on his game. I do wish he was having better success in LA. Sadly consistency was never his calling card.
We got him at bargain value from Nashville. He played an exciting style of hockey, which Minnesota and the fans were solely missing. They got great value for him on his way out. Kevin Fiala has been very good to the Wild organization, but his time here is done. Besides we got some wing prospects that I think will be taking roster spots quite soon. If GM BillyG doesn't make more roster moves to block them.
We got him at bargain value from Nashville. He played an exciting style of hockey, which Minnesota and the fans were solely missing. They got great value for him on his way out. Kevin Fiala has been very good to the Wild organization, but his time here is done. Besides we got some wing prospects that I think will be taking roster spots quite soon. If GM BillyG doesn't make more roster moves to block them.
Wild fans tend to blame everything on the coaches if a player they've adopted struggles. only to be proven wrong as said player continues to struggle wherever they go. Surely things would be different now under a new coach! no.
dude is an absolute weapon but i said it while he was here--he has got to be super frustrating to work with and plan around and eventually that's more disruptive than what he's worth.
Dr Jan Itor
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Fiala+ for Kaprizov if the latter declines to re-sign here.
Fiala is fine, he's producing at basically a PPG pace....exactly what LA needs, the problem is, the fans perspective, they want that PPG pace and perfect hockey.....which will never happen.
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He was openly criticized by Doughty for playing for himself and has a long earned reputation for being unable to play with talented linemates at even strength - essentially going into business for himself regardless of time or score. He can't play off of the puck at all.
So yesterday Cousins calls him a selfish player and he immediately responds - with a selfish penalty.
I have hated this deal since the moment it was announced, and would welcome any reasonable return in trade. He is a potato chip player, empty calories, empty points. You just can't win with him.
So yesterday Cousins calls him a selfish player and he immediately responds - with a selfish penalty.
I have hated this deal since the moment it was announced, and would welcome any reasonable return in trade. He is a potato chip player, empty calories, empty points. You just can't win with him.
Nick Cousins? Who gives a shit about what he thinks. Fiala is a legit first line talent. Just because he isn't Kucherov doesn't mean he doesn't have value.
I would take him back in a second on MN, but Guerin prefers gritty guys who can't score. Odd thing is that Fiala is gritty, in his own way. Makes some bad giveaways, but that's what you get with many creative, offensive players.
Bjornar Moxnes
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First line talent, 10cent head. There’s a reason why he always finds himself on an island anywhere but the first line. Because every coach he’s had at this level cannot trust him on the ice with players who matter and rather him play the game on his own against lesser competition.
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Chazz Reinhold
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Fiala cares considering he took a very stupid penalty after Cousins was caught on a hot mic calling Fiala a selfish player. Fiala immediately proved Cousins’s point.
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Just out of curiosity, what is a "reasonable return" for the player you're describing here?
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In fairness to Kevin I don't think he's particularly selfish or that he's out stat-hunting--i think he's just really stupid and you cannot count on him to understand situational instructions or read a developing play. Like if you're playing a video game where your AI teammate is really powerful but spends most of the time getting stuck trying to navigate stairs.
MK9
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Why Wild fans are even entertaining the thought of Fiala coming back to MN while Big Willie is still GM is more than a little odd.
