Off Season Move(s) Thread

[KaprizovSaveUs]

Seems really early to make a decision on any prospect, but hey, if you have intel about Heidt from inside the MN team then I'm all ears. I thought he was a good pick a the very end of the 2nd, but it could be that was for a reason, and that he is a long shot to be a NHL'er. Still think they owe to themselves, and Heidt, to give him a year or two in Iowa at a minimum to develop. Dumping him this early on seems wrongheaded, to me. A guy like Conor McMichael didn't really hit his stride in the NHL till his D+6 year. Heidt just finished his D+ 2 year.

I have no intel about heidt

 

[DigitalBoldy]

The guy who only had 8 goals in 80 GP this year? I can’t.

Defensively responsible 3C that wins ~52% of his faceoffs. That’s exactly a “get Ek some help” kind of center.

 

[AKL]

Gaudreau.

Oh, I wouldn't even call him shitty as long as he's in the right role as a 4C, but I guess most 4C are relatively shitty players

 

[Tally Tiger Shark]

I would rather sign Nelson and keep Brodin.

If BG signs Nelson to anything more than a 1 or 2 year deal I’m gonna vomit. His best days are behind him. We don’t need another aging vet. If they are hell bent on ditching Rossi and finding another center, please go get Sam Bennett. And if that doesn’t work, I’d rather give money to Ryan McLeod than Nelson. He’s younger, is just as good in the dot and plays defense and is good on the kill, and lord knows we need help there.

 

[HotDish]

Yeah I’m terrified of thinking of a Brock Nelson contract. We are desperate for a top6 center. Nelson is not that. If he wants to take a retirement home state discount for 2 years and play in the bottom 6 and pk. Welcome.

 

[KaprizovSaveUs]

If BG signs Nelson to anything more than a 1 or 2 year deal I’m gonna vomit. His best days are behind him. We don’t need another aging vet. If they are hell bent on ditching Rossi and finding another center, please go get Sam Bennett. And if that doesn’t work, I’d rather give money to Ryan McLeod than Nelson. He’s younger, is just as good in the dot and plays defense and is good on the kill, and lord knows we need help there.

Is Ryan McLeod free?

 

[Tally Tiger Shark]

Is Ryan McLeod free?

Actually, not really. My bad. He’s a RFA and I’m sure Buffalo will want to sign him. I’d sill love to have him though.

 

[NHL1674]

I'm against the handshake deal like we think happened with Goli. I think it's also too big of a risk for the player for it be something they would consider. The GM could be gone in 2 years, injuries, the GM's mind changes, etc.

Don't tease me with a good time.

 

[Wabit]

Seems really early to make a decision on any prospect, but hey, if you have intel about Heidt from inside the MN team then I'm all ears. I thought he was a good pick a the very end of the 2nd, but it could be that was for a reason, and that he is a long shot to be a NHL'er. Still think they owe to themselves, and Heidt, to give him a year or two in Iowa at a minimum to develop. Dumping him this early on seems wrongheaded, to me. A guy like Conor McMichael didn't really hit his stride in the NHL till his D+6 year. Heidt just finished his D+ 2 year.

He's got 3 years on his ELC before any decision needs to be made. I still think he's a boom or bust for the NHL, be should be a good player to have in the AHL. I'm guessing he'll need AHL time to develop. If he's having a good season then a late season callup to get a taste of NHL so he knows what to work on in the summer.