Yeah we are the only fan base to do this.

I find it fascinating how self deprecating we are, typical Canadians.
- Scooby_Doo

he isn't wrong though. Every fan base does it, you're right there, but its mainly the Canadian teams blogs (albeit they have the most traffic on this site anyway) that overvalue their players.

I disagree. I think Hansen will have a new home by Wednesday. Exposing Granlund and his 900k cap hit contract would be ridiculous. It would kind of be funny of Shinkaruk and Granlund both got claimed but we don't really need to dive into that lol. Granlund is 7 years younger than Hansen, and Hansen's value has peaked, trade him now.
- Codes1087

I'm going to guess he gets low ball offers on all his trade targets with the expansion draft coming, just like Ottawa is getting for Lazar. Hansen stays, Burrows is Hamhuis 2.0, Miller is one of JB's guys.

Guy was unreal for the states at the juniors and is just about a point a game this year ...he is going to be a lot better than a 3rd liner
- Redmile247

We have seen lots of players, over the years, shine at the WJC and then suck goat balls in the NHL. The WJC is not always the best forum for talent, or at least not at Dragon's elite level of evaluation.

I'm going to guess he gets low ball offers on all his trade targets with the expansion draft coming, just like Ottawa is getting for Lazar. Hansen stays, Burrows is Hamhuis 2.0, Miller is one of JB's guys.
- VanHockeyGuy

If Benning can get a 1st, Bonino and Sbisa for Kesler (two team list) than I am willing to guess that Benning can do something with Hansen and 8 teams.

I think if the wild are willing to part with one of their top prospects they will be getting a player a lot better than Hansen
- Redmile247

If Benning can get a 1st, Bonino and Sbisa for Kesler (two team list) than I am willing to guess that Benning can do something with Hansen and 8 teams.
- Codes1087

Let's revisit that Wednesday.

I think you overvalue how much a player who has never played a single game in the NHL is worth. Isn't it you who is harping on Hutton because he has only played 1.5 years and yet to prove himself.
- manvanfan

You have the wrong poster

https://twitter.com/DimFilipovic/status/832286530395787264/photo/1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw

Let me know when you see it.
- Codes1087

id prefer to keep Granlund as well

Dam the Wild have an epic prospect pool

Let's revisit that Wednesday.
- VanHockeyGuy

agreed. I hope Hansen gets traded, it makes the most sense. I hope Hansen/Miller/Burrows all get traded.

Yeah we are the only fan base to do this.

I find it fascinating how self deprecating we are, typical Canadians.
- Scooby_Doo

I find this post fascinating

Dam the Wild have an epic prospect pool
- Whiskey-Tango

its quite impressive. Not to mention they are having a fantastic year this year as well. Franchise heading in the right direction.

You have the wrong poster
- CanuckDon

My apologies then. Read it the other day.

Dam the Wild have an epic prospect pool
- Whiskey-Tango

A surprisingly large amount of NCAA players or NCAA grads

Dam the Wild have an epic prospect pool
- Whiskey-Tango

Medicore for years. First round playoff exits and such.

Let's revisit that Wednesday.
- VanHockeyGuy

I think it is entirely possible that he doesnt trade them at all and says at the press release "We didn't get the return we wanted, so we would rather just keep them."

Medicore for years. First round playoff exits and such.
- manvanfan

same amount of Stanley cups as us tho

I think it is entirely possible that he doesnt trade them at all and says at the press release "We didn't get the return we wanted, so we would rather just keep them."
- Retinalz

The city and extended fanbase will go ballistic if that happens.

he isn't wrong though. Every fan base does it, you're right there, but its mainly the Canadian teams blogs (albeit they have the most traffic on this site anyway) that overvalue their players.
- Codes1087

Hansen is worth a first, that's not over valuing. It might be wishful thinking, but if someone wants him bad enough they'll pay the price.

same amount of Stanley cups as us tho
- Codes1087

Lol that's correct. Only 1 team a year gets to win it.

Hansen is worth a first, that's not over valuing. It might be wishful thinking, but if someone wants him bad enough they'll pay the price.
- Scooby_Doo

Hansen MAY be worth a late round 1st, but there are certain implications with the expansion draft and the fact that he has a 8 team shortlist.

Medicore for years. First round playoff exits and such.
- manvanfan

More or less.

First round picks.
2016. 15th overall.
2015. 20th.
2014. 18th.
2013. None.
2012. 7th.
2011. 10th.
2010. 9th

Compared to us:

2016. 5th overall.
2015. 23rd.
2014. 6th & 24th.
2013. 9th & 24th.
2012. 26th.
2011. 29th.
2010. None.

One would think our depth would be better then theirs....

Hansen is worth a first, that's not over valuing. It might be wishful thinking, but if someone wants him bad enough they'll pay the price.
- Scooby_Doo

A first should be Bennings target. Not an A level prospect. That's absurd

I think it is entirely possible that he doesnt trade them at all and says at the press release "We didn't get the return we wanted, so we would rather just keep them."
- Retinalz

Wouldn't be the first time

same amount of Stanley cups as us tho
- Codes1087

16 years in the league vs 46