Speculation: Trade Ideas and Free Agency XIV

[PIMsCup]

People here want to.But I would rather the wild have much depth as possible as long as the wild can. I think the Bruins gm would think that our d-men are to small and don't hit enough even though they are very mobile and very effective.

We have stay-at-home guys on the team and in the system. I think Sweeney would overpay for Dumba to try and recover from losing Hamilton.

 

[llp]

What does the Wild need going forward? Cap dump? Goal-tending? Picks?

Young prospects of any position with similar upside

 

[Granlund 64]

What does the Wild need going forward? Cap dump? Goal-tending? Picks?

Only real cap dump is Backstrom, but that's only for one more year and the current roster is basically set. So, moving an asset as good as Spurgeon, or Dumba, isn't worth getting free of Backstrom.

Center Prospects
RW prospects
High Picks (we have no 2nd/3rd rounders for two years or so

Honestly, it would have to take an overpayment. The staff (coaches and front office) love Spurgeon because he was their "find." Teams generally aren't willing to overpay for players of Spurgeon's size regardless of ability.

Dumba is the only potential dynamic backend piece we really have.

 

[PIMsCup]

Young prospects of any position with similar upside

That's fair. What about Krug+Subban+2nd for Dumba+ Backstom? Honestly I'm a poor judge of trade value, either side could be overpaying for all I know.

 

[iLLogik87]

We seriously couldnt give Brodziak 900k to stay? Pathetic

 

[Nharris31]

We seriously couldnt give Brodziak 900k to stay? Pathetic

Meh it's not worth getting upset over 31 year old fourth line center. When there is younger players who can fill the exact same role.

 

[ThatGuy22]

We seriously couldnt give Brodziak 900k to stay? Pathetic

I said this in his trade board thread, but I'd bet Brodziak thought he could get closer to 2 million, so the Wild moved onto Carter. By the time Brodziak came to the realization that it wasn't happening, Carter was done.

 

[57special]

I wonder if it was Brodz's choice to only do one year, in the hope that next year the market will be better.

 

[Digitalbooya]

So how are things with Montreal and Galchenyuk? Think we could swing a trade around Spurgeon/Pominville?

 

[Granlund 64]

So how are things with Montreal and Galchenyuk? Think we could swing a trade around Spurgeon/Pominville?

Last I heard, they were close on a bridge deal.

 

[Digitalbooya]

Ahh okay, thanks. Would love to have him.

 

[saywut]

We seriously couldnt give Brodziak 900k to stay? Pathetic

No guarantees he was interested in a 1-year with the Wild. Really thought he'd get Letestu's contract in Edmonton.

 

[Digitalbooya]

So sick of a certain Sharks fan saying Couture's value is Brodin+Tuch+..... Same guy who said we should send Tuch+1st for Thornton. I'd say the farthest we go for Couture is Granlund+Spurgeon+1st/2nd.

 

[J22*]

I said this in his trade board thread, but I'd bet Brodziak thought he could get closer to 2 million, so the Wild moved onto Carter. By the time Brodziak came to the realization that it wasn't happening, Carter was done.

I was kind of thinking the same thing. I like Carter, but if Brodziak was willing to sign here, for what he got from the Blues, then Fletcher made a big mistake.

 

[TwiztedHeat]

What does the Wild need going forward? Cap dump? Goal-tending? Picks?

Dumba+Backstrom+Coyle for Krejci+Krug please

 

[Dr Jan Itor]

Bruins fan requesting permission to come aboard. We seem to have misplaced an excellent young D-man. Do you sell those here?

Maybe we would if you guys would've picked the right players 13-15...

 

[Avder]

Not going to happen at this point.

Are there any teams that are struggling to meet the floor?

Bruins fan requesting permission to come aboard. We seem to have misplaced an excellent young D-man. Do you sell those here?

How far through the nose are you willing to pay?

 

[TaLoN]

I wonder if it was Brodz's choice to only do one year, in the hope that next year the market will be better.

Most teams don't like to lock up 4th line centers long term.

Dumba+Backstrom+Coyle for Krejci+Krug please

-Dumba +Spurgeon

So sick of a certain Sharks fan saying Couture's value is Brodin+Tuch+..... Same guy who said we should send Tuch+1st for Thornton. I'd say the farthest we go for Couture is Granlund+Spurgeon+1st/2nd.

Uh... no thank you.

 

[Gundee1114]

I'd do ?+Spurgeon+1st for Couture. Hell, I've wanted to do that for months.

However I'd rather have that ? be Coyle over Granlund personally.

 

[TwiztedHeat]

Coyle+Spurgeon for Stepan seems well received. Thoughts?

 

[nickschultzfan]

Coyle+Spurgeon for Stepan seems well received. Thoughts?

Stepan will go over as well here as Koivu.

Nino and Coyle are our only 2 wingers with size in the top9. We need both of them. And Tuch to that group, and we will be solid.

 

[kfan22]

Still hoping we can sign Stewart!!

 

[Kari Takko]

Tomorrow is the 4th of July! While it'll be a great day to celebrate our nation's independence from the tyrannical rule of the Brits, it's also a great day for big waves in the MN Wild organization.

GMCF likes fireworks on the 4th, so I'm guessing tomorrow is the day that Spurgeon will be traded. I'd like to see him traded for a young forward but I'm not sure which team makes sense after free agency.

 

[kfan22]

Tomorrow is the 4th of July! While it'll be a great day to celebrate our nation's independence from the tyrannical rule of the Brits, it's also a great day for big waves in the MN Wild organization.

GMCF likes fireworks on the 4th, so I'm guessing tomorrow is the day that Spurgeon will be traded. I'd like to see him traded for a young forward but I'm not sure which team makes sense after free agency.

Havlat for Heatley, then Parise and Suter!! I still think Spurgeon gets moved before the season! not sure its tomorrow though

 

[J22*]

Coyle+Spurgeon for Stepan seems well received. Thoughts?

I would rather move Granlund instead of Coyle. Would love to have Stepan but doubt they could fit him under the cap this year.

Still hoping we can sign Stewart!!

Overpaying Granlund by at least 500K doesn't seem so insignificant anymore.

Tomorrow is the 4th of July! While it'll be a great day to celebrate our nation's independence from the tyrannical rule of the Brits, it's also a great day for big waves in the MN Wild organization.

GMCF likes fireworks on the 4th, so I'm guessing tomorrow is the day that Spurgeon will be traded. I'd like to see him traded for a young forward but I'm not sure which team makes sense after free agency.

I don't think Fletcher has the cap space to come out ahead on a Spurgeon deal right now. It would be hard to get a player that brings better value than Spurgeon does at $2.67M