So you're thinking getting 2 million or 8 million is the same thing? I don't believe most people would agree with you. When people say 'getting paid' when talking about a players next contract, they usually mean getting a deserved huge increase. Maybe you meant he's actually going to get some sort of salary either way.
- FoppaForever

Sorry, I should have worded it better, and of course there's a difference, that's why I said he would make more in Minnesota. But 2m and being comfortable where your at isn't a bad thing either, still would be rich. I can't see him doing that, think it just a bad rumor and he will still sign in Minny, but being comfortable with your surroundings can't be overlooked.

Wild aren’t getting Danault. Rumor is Montreal offered him $30M/5yrs prior to this season and he turned it down. Dvorak looks like a realistic option.

Dvorak would be an option for sure.

I'd also look Into Lindholm In Calgary, Not sure what the Flames future plans are but with Treliving these days not sure they have a plan kind of like Doug Wilson In San Jose. Clueless!!!!!!

Lindholm for Dumba benefits both teams. Wild would have to throw in a pick to mitigate the salary disparity. The Wild would then lose one of Greenway, Foligno,Sturm Hartman or Soucy. Lindholm is a 2C but that would probably satisfy Kaprisov in the short term.

Wild aren’t getting Danault. Rumor is Montreal offered him $30M/5yrs prior to this season and he turned it down. Dvorak looks like a realistic option.
- Minnyhock

Danault was made a huge error turning that down. Despite them going to the cup, he has not had a great year.

If he gets a $6M AAV from anyone now I'd be surprised.

Never thought of the Wild as an option for Kuznetsov from the Caps (if they are really looking to shed his contract) but it would make sense for them to get him to center Kaprizov. Only thing that could make this a problem is not wanting Kuznetsov and his party habits to influence Kaprizov. He would likely cost a lot less than the Buffalo players to trade for though.
- dcz28

Kuzy would be a huge wildcard but I bet he comes cheap and certainly brings a ton of skill.

Good point on his influence on Kaprizov, both in terms of playing style and personal decisions. I think Guerin will pass on him.

What about giving Kreji a big offer to come for 2 years as a stop gap?

Another thought is, why not just trade Kaprizov?

Awesome player no doubt but just made his NHL debut at 24, is already creating contract noise.

Send him to LA for Turcotte and the #8 pick. Set yourselves back a year or two but the LA pick likely gets you one of McTavish or Johnson worst case scenario. That would make a nice 1-2 punch for many years to come.

Trade Dumba as you have Addison who will be able to take his spot in the very near future.

You likely miss the playoffs next year but get a lottery ball for Wright. Two years from now you will be loaded with young talent to build a team around.

Kuzy would be a huge wildcard but I bet he comes cheap and certainly brings a ton of skill.

Good point on his influence on Kaprizov, both in terms of playing style and personal decisions. I think Guerin will pass on him.

What about giving Kreji a big offer to come for 2 years as a stop gap?
- MacPatty

Yeah that is the risk with Kuznetsov. If i were to trade for him i would make sure he knows he will be tested regularly for drug use and if he fails he would be suspended without pay. A team would have to make sure that he not only keeps clean but he doesn't start other young players down that path.

I'm not sure i see Krejci leaving Boston for a couple of reasons. 1. He's played his entire career with that team and they are still competitive. 2. They can still afford to keep him. 3. Not sure they have anybody in their system that can replace him.

Wild do have Rossi but i'm not sure about his covid recovery or if he is ready for the NHL for this season. If he is fully recovered and back up to speed, i think he can make the NHL this season. I was hoping for the Wings to draft Rossi but Yzerman chose Raymond instead...still not fond of that choice.

Beyond Danault, I dont see any center I'd be Interested In as far as UFAs are concerned someone else brought up Dvorak which Isn't a bad Idea, I brought up Lindholm which I like and I think Tomas Hertl would love to get out of SJ In a trade with the Wild. I'm just looking at realistic possibilities for a better version of a number one Center than we had last year. I was hoping for a bounce back season from Johansson but It didn't happen. Dylan Larkin?

Although these are not No.1 centers when It comes to RFAs I'm Intrigued by Robert Thomas, Adam Gaudette, and Logan Brown. Again, Not Number 1 centers.

Sean Couturier would be worth a look as a 1C short term.Big,good skater, good speed,
good shot,good hands, a load in the front of the net and solid defensively. He turns 29 in December with a 4.3M cap hit but would need a new contract after next year.

Philly needs D men so Dumba but would want a little more with Couturier’s age and uncertainty to sign him again.This would make the Wild a tough out in the playoffs with him and Erickson-Ek down the middle.

Couturier Is solid, I like Konecny to.

Konecny is a great talent. Terrific offensive driver. But I think he’s better as a wing not as a center. He’s a defensive liability as well.

Another thought is, why not just trade Kaprizov?

Awesome player no doubt but just made his NHL debut at 24, is already creating contract noise.

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- MacPatty

60% of the time the media is making noise every time.

JMC1976 Has Interesting thoughts about Kaprizov, If there Is safety In numbers Imagine what the Wild could get for Kirill, A trade like that could really scale and accelerate a rebuild. Interesting thoughts for sure.

JMC1976 Has Interesting thoughts about Kaprizov, If there Is safety In numbers Imagine what the Wild could get for Kirill, A trade like that could really scale and accelerate a rebuild. Interesting thoughts for sure.
- Shady1962

Was actually quoting another guy - giving a shot towards the media stirring up whatever they can at any given time.

But - as you stated - a trade is a very intriguing thing to think through as it relates to the young Russian.

Trading Kaprisov is a last resort. The team that gets the best player wins the trade and any trade for Kaprisov makes him the best player.

Guerin needs to get a significant upgrade at center now or this could go sideways. Kaprisov loves Russia. It took 5 years to pry him away and he showed no urgency to learn English. Does he want to be here? He seems to have chemistry with his teammates. He was popular with them.

Wild don’t need Eichel but they need someone really good in the future if they want him long term.

I heard a sportswriter say they may get Colin White or Kerfoot. That’s not going to cut it.