Minnesota Wild General Discussion - 2022-23

[NHL1674]

Joe Smith just ran a lengthy piece on Gustavsson for Athletic, referring to him as "potential game 1 starter".

Doubt they would be doing that if they had insider information on MAF being the starter.

Russo has also mentioned Gus as possibly getting game 1. Nothing official has been said. The only thing that is slowly being made clear is that they are going to use both guys.

 

[NHL1674]

Gus in an Avs jersey. This is why he won't start Game 1.

 

[BagHead]

Gus in an Avs jersey. This is why he won't start Game 1.

Trade him,

 

[Dr Jan Itor]

Calling Gus the "potential starter" is still a little irksome, but I guess I'll wait until they take the ice to have actual thoughts.

I was listening to Russo last week and he mentioned the Wild were a "finalist" for a B1G center who hasn't signed. I want to say Michigan, Tech, or another Michigan school

Anyone know who he was talking about?

Michigan Tech isn't a B1G school.

It's probably Jaxon Nelson.

 

[DC4MVP]

Calling Gus the "potential starter" is still a little irksome, but I guess I'll wait until they take the ice to have actual thoughts.


Michigan Tech isn't a B1G school.

It's probably Jaxon Nelson.

I know they're not B1G but I remember possibly hearing "Michigan" but none of the centers matched up on the Wolverines.

 

[DC4MVP]

I remember Russo saying something about Jason Polin from Western Michigan who ended up signing with COL

That's it!

Ahh he already signed....gotcha. I remember Russo saying the Wild really liked him.

 

[57special]

I know they're not B1G but I remember possibly hearing "Michigan" but none of the centers matched up on the Wolverines.

Well, there is Michigan Tech, Northern MI, and Michigan State.

 

[roon]

Whats the latest on Ek?

 

[MuckOG]

Well, there is Michigan Tech, Northern MI, and Michigan State.

And Western Michigan.

 

[Spurgeon]

Whats the latest on Ek?

I’d just assume he’s out the first round at a minimum.

Russo implied he broke a bone, so tibia or fibula.

 

[NHL1674]

 

[Sad People]

The fact that Ek is working out gives me some optimism. I feel like it it were something significant he wouldnt even be doing that.

 

[NHL1674]

The fact that Ek is working out gives me some optimism. I feel like it it were something significant he wouldnt even be doing that.

The Wild would have to make round 2 or 3 to see him though if he isn't even close to skating.

 

[Sad People]

The Wild would have to make round 2 or 3 to see him though if he isn't even close to skating.

Thats a fair point.

 

[Dr Jan Itor]

Ek got hurt on 4/6 and was declared week-to-week. It's already been 1 week. Game 6 of round 1 would probably be ~2.5 weeks after 4/6, give or take? Possible option, maybe, of a last ditch effort to extend the series if we're down 3-2 knowing the rest of the off season is ahead if necessary.

 

[NHL1674]

Ek got hurt on 4/6 and was declared week-to-week. It's already been 1 week. Game 6 of round 1 would probably be ~2.5 weeks after 4/6, give or take? Possible option, maybe, of a last ditch effort to extend the series if we're down 3-2 knowing the rest of the off season is ahead if necessary.

Meh, let's let him rest a bit longer while we destroy our first round opponent. He can come back for Game 1 of the 2nd round.

 

[Webster]

The fact that Ek is working out gives me some optimism. I feel like it it were something significant he wouldnt even be doing that.

Sounds like a small fracture or crack that will heal itself. I'd say 3 weeks.

 

[NHL1674]

All dressed up.

 

[Minnewildsota]

Gaudreau resigned for 5 years, $10.2m total

Minnesota Wild Signs Frederick Gaudreau to a Five-Year Contract | Minnesota Wild

SAINT PAUL, Minn. -- Minnesota Wild General Manager Bill Guerin today announced the National Hockey League (NHL) club has signed forward Frederick Gaudreau to a five-year, $10.5 million contract ($2.1 million average annual value) that goes through the 2027-28 season.

www.nhl.com

I don’t hate it…
Seems a bit long but there doesn’t seem to be any protections so… whatever

 

[Sad People]

Gaudreau resigned for 5 years, $10.2m total

Minnesota Wild Signs Frederick Gaudreau to a Five-Year Contract | Minnesota Wild

SAINT PAUL, Minn. -- Minnesota Wild General Manager Bill Guerin today announced the National Hockey League (NHL) club has signed forward Frederick Gaudreau to a five-year, $10.5 million contract ($2.1 million average annual value) that goes through the 2027-28 season.

www.nhl.com

Seems like a good AAV for him no?

 

[Dr Jan Itor]

Gaudreau resigned for 5 years, $10.2m total

Minnesota Wild Signs Frederick Gaudreau to a Five-Year Contract | Minnesota Wild

SAINT PAUL, Minn. -- Minnesota Wild General Manager Bill Guerin today announced the National Hockey League (NHL) club has signed forward Frederick Gaudreau to a five-year, $10.5 million contract ($2.1 million average annual value) that goes through the 2027-28 season.

www.nhl.com

I don’t hate it…
Seems a bit long but there doesn’t seem to be any protections so… whatever

That came out of nowhere.

 

[Sad People]

5 years seems like a long time to me

 

[Minnewildsota]

5 years seems like a long time to me

Same, but again, there doesn’t hit seem to be any protections so whatever

 

[Sweetnut]

Seems like a good AAV for him no?

That is pretty good. Leaves room for Johansson. Considering the cap hit may rise more than said previously (maybe 2-3 million) MoJo can get 3x 3,5

 

[DeagleJenkins]

Takes him to 34/35 which isn’t bad for what he is.