+Wallstedt
+Ohgren
+Trenin (PK ability)
+Spurgeon back (hopefully healthy)
If nothing else, we actually have NHL caliber depth
Minnesota Wild General Discussion 2024-25
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+Ohgren
+Trenin (PK ability)
+Spurgeon back (hopefully healthy)
If nothing else, we actually have NHL caliber depth
Plus, I personally have no expectations for this upcoming season other than watching kids develop. Next season... different story. BBB better deliver
The goalie-situation is a big question mark, imo. Gustavsson had a bad season and Fleury had some good games. But I'd be worried if Flower has to play more than 25 games next season. And i'm not sold on Wally at this point but he's shown potential for the future.
The opponents shouldn't score as much as last year against us if all key-defensemen (Brodin, Spurgs, Faber) can stay healthy. But it all comes down if we get some stability from our goalies. If they perform well, the Wild will reach the Playoffs. If not, the season will be similar to the last one.
At least one of our goaltenders should be able to provide stability but I'm not sure who it's gonna be. I'd put my money & hope on Wally. I was really dissapointed of Gustavssons last season. I thought they would trade him, to be honest.
The opponents shouldn't score as much as last year against us if all key-defensemen (Brodin, Spurgs, Faber) can stay healthy. But it all comes down if we get some stability from our goalies. If they perform well, the Wild will reach the Playoffs. If not, the season will be similar to the last one.
At least one of our goaltenders should be able to provide stability but I'm not sure who it's gonna be. I'd put my money & hope on Wally. I was really dissapointed of Gustavssons last season. I thought they would trade him, to be honest.
MuckOG
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If the Wild can get off to a decent start, see improved play from Gus and avoid the injury bug, I could easily see the Wild making the playoffs....but don't see a deep run with this roster as currently constructed.
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Nice to watch the Wild play in Norway, at least some of the players. Zucc's annual charity game is August 17th. Confirmed players (more will follow) are Eriksson Ek, Boldy, Brodin and Fiala 
Too bad Kaprizov was denied a visa.
Too bad Kaprizov was denied a visa.
Dr Jan Itor
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So with Faber now locked in, I think we'll have something like $16.5M to play with next summer, with Yurov and Buium on ELCs and only Rossi, Khusnutdinov and Wallstedt needing new deals (and altogether they might get ~$10M of that unless Rossi goes crazy this year). So, still annoying that we don't have more to play with, but should still have a decent amount.
In theory, we would be able to package Rossi + other things for ~$10M player, if that opportunity presented itself.
In theory, we would be able to package Rossi + other things for ~$10M player, if that opportunity presented itself.
Obvious Fabertism
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I think those are high estimates too, bridge deals likely keep those three below $8MM. I would be comfortable adding anything under $9MM without major consequences to the roster. Above that and we need to convince some people to waive NTCs.
Pretty good position for this year actually, puts us in the market to go after either one big fish, or a couple mid cap guys and explore fit as early as this deadline.
Dr Jan Itor
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I highly doubt either wants to come to Minnesota either. Our target is likely Boeser.
Dr Jan Itor
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Only if he gives a hometown discount. I’m not sure Boeser at $8M+ with term is a great idea.
Maybe like
3x8.5
4x8
5x7.5
Well, we get to see if he repeats next year before the decision has to be made.
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What happened to not having too much money tied up in wingers? That's the reason we got rid of Fiala right?
If there's one player I don't want to commit a lot of money to from age 28/29 to 35/36, it's Boeser. He's already had issues staying healthy throughout his career and his game will not age well.
If there's one player I don't want to commit a lot of money to from age 28/29 to 35/36, it's Boeser. He's already had issues staying healthy throughout his career and his game will not age well.
Dr Jan Itor
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DANOZ28
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where is all the cap space for these players? nevermind i thought you were talking about this season. i've just been hearing crazy rumors that can't be true with our cap.
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Dr Jan Itor
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As the one who has said it, yes, but not unconditionally. Still have to feel like you're getting the right player.
Right shot goal scoring winger is the right player though, right? Konecny was a target for the same reason(s).
Dr Jan Itor
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Konecny was that, plus a line driver and a good penalty killer. Boeser would/should be less because he lacks those, which is the instance that I might not be opposed.
