Speculation: Trade and Free Agency - 2024-25

[Dr Jan Itor]

The issue is that the Wild view Kaprizov, Boldy, Faber, and Wallstedt as top line/pair/starter quality for Cup runs. Not so sure they view Rossi as that (or any small player for that matter).Part of me wonders if they are pumping up his value by attaching him to Kaprizov so they can get a better return. Classic market manipulation.

Ideally he is signed. But if they do trade him, what would you want from another team?

At this point, I don't think I'd really be satisfied with much of anything unless he was a piece in an Eichel-like trade. A distinct upgrade.

 

[Luceni]

I'd do Larkin for Rossi, Trenin, Ohgren and a first Round pick. But I doubt Wings would consider this. But their GM is Yzerman, you gotta try.

 

[Dr Jan Itor]

I'd do Larkin for Rossi, Trenin, Ohgren and a first Round pick. But I doubt Wings would consider this. But their GM is Yzerman, you gotta try.

Larkin is a move I consider once I know Kaprizov is signed on for another 8 years. Not before.

 

[MNRube]

Hearing that Kakko might be a target. Seems like a good fit. Do we have the cap to make it work right now?

I imagine it would take a couple picks or maybe Heidt.

 

[AKL]

Hearing that Kakko might be a target.

Ope

 

[Webster]

The Rangers want Mats, but Kirill has chained him up.

 

[Arturia Pendragon]

Hearing that Kakko might be a target. Seems like a good fit. Do we have the cap to make it work right now?

I imagine it would take a couple picks or maybe Heidt.

 

[NHL1674]

 

[Circulartheory]

I mean, I kind of get it .... he's been an NHL regular and played full seasons for the last 6 years, averaging around 20pts a season so you question if there is anymore upside. But...

That's a huge kick in the nuts for a #2nd overall pick. And we got Boldy that year.

 

[DANOZ28]

when did we add matthew sop? i've never heard of him i guess he scored his 1st ahl goal w/wild

 

[Digitalbooya]

when did we add matthew sop? i've never heard of him i guess he scored his 1st ahl goal w/wild

This year. Played for Kitchener in the OHL the last 3 years.

 

[Digitalbooya]

Nyquist or Novak for 2nd or 3rd+meh prospect

 

[57special]

Nyquist or Novak for 2nd or 3rd+meh prospect

Novak is having a Hartmanesque year, after two very nice ones. This, after he was awarded a new contract. Preds can't be happy...would we?

Nyquist not exactly lighting it up, either. The much maligned Mojo is outscoring him.

 

[Digitalbooya]

Novak is having a Hartmanesque year, after two very nice ones. This, after he was awarded a new contract. Preds can't be happy...would we?

Nyquist not exactly lighting it up, either. The much maligned Mojo is outscoring him.

If they were lighting it up, Nashville wouldn’t be willing to trade them for pennies.

The hope is a trade away from Nashville would spark the player.

 

[Obvious Fabertism]

I would take Nyquist back in a heartbeat, he was excellent with us, creating offense from the 3rd line very consistently just through clever vet plays. It was not surprising at all to me that he had a career year last season seeing the player he was with us. If he is a cheap acquisition, I would be all over him to add some scoring punch down the lineup that has been lacking.

 

[Nino Noderreiter]

I would take Nyquist back in a heartbeat, he was excellent with us, creating offense from the 3rd line very consistently just through clever vet plays. It was not surprising at all to me that he had a career year last season seeing the player he was with us. If he is a cheap acquisition, I would be all over him to add some scoring punch down the lineup that has been lacking.

Totally agreed with this. Nyquist was one of the best players we have ever acquired. Extremely smart player who makes a ton of positive plays and can produce offense even when not surrounded by stars. This would be a Grade A addition.