I respect the hard decision made. There’s only so many spots to be had and money to go around, especially if they are looking to add an established top 6 scoring threat and (hopefully) a big RHD for the long term.
Speculation: Trade and Free Agency - 2024-25
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I don't think you have to worry too much about Yurov taking too much money, the roster is going to look pretty different and the cap might be 110M by the time his ELC is over. Plus, if you're looking for a big RHD, you can aim a lot lower than a guy like Jiricek, who would be a bit of an overkill for the 2nd pair RD.
And there's plenty of room for both Yurov and Rossi in the top six long term.
And there's plenty of room for both Yurov and Rossi in the top six long term.
To be clear, I am 100% on board with keeping both.
My expectation is that Boeser or someone similar will be signing with the Wild this summer. I'm not worried about Yurov making too much money at this point. We can talk about that in 3ish years. I'm definitely worried that Rossi will end up overpaid because he will have career high point totals next to Kaprizov. 7 x $7-9M makes me nervous and is definitely not ideal if the Wild view him as a 3C behind Ek/Yurov in the near future. A bridge deal is imperative for everyone's sanity. We get to keep Rossi and see how Yurov does before anointing him as anything.
Also, we shouldn't aim lower than Jiricek for the 2nd pair RD. We can certainly settle for less or a different skillset, but never aim low. Big RHD with offensive spark are unicorns. Scoop them up when you can.
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Guerin should have taken a “gamble”, like he has on Boldy/Faber, and extended Rossi long-term in the offseason. Would be very interested to know what they could’ve locked him up at on a 6 or 7 year deal. Would $5-$6M have been possible?
Just seemed like such an obvious move compared to signing Trenin. Such a stupid and unnecessary waste of cap for what should be filled by an ELC.
