Any hockey fans out there?

[cedahm]

I'll bet he watches Slapshot every year to keep perspective on the game.

Probably the 'Dr Hook' McCracken scenes:

 

[SD_Prairie_Goat]

Probably the 'Dr Hook' McCracken scenes:

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I enjoyed when he licks another players nose

 

[Wildabeest]

Marchand is a class act through and through. Always a Bruin to me.

Off the ice, I agree.

 

[Wildabeest]

 

[seeth07]

Say what? Why? Gave up so much

https://hockeywilderness.com/news-rumors/minnesota-wild/wild-acquire-quinn-hughes-from-canucks-in-shocking-blockbuster-trade-r31076/

 

[seeth07]

The fact that he is only under contract through next year just baffles me on this.

 

[Wild Bill]

It’s a win now move, if I’ve ever seen one.
I don’t hate it. Clearly they didn’t value Rossi, Zeev is promising but not a sure thing, Ogren is a good young player, but not indispensable.
You get a 90+ pt Norris Trophy winner, though. I’m excited about it.

 

[Wildabeest]

Given the dominance of Colorado and Dallas so far this year in the West, I’m not sure it’s the year to mortgage the farm on a cup run.

 

[seeth07]

Given the dominance of Colorado and Dallas so far this year in the West, I’m not sure it’s the year to mortgage the farm on a cup run.

It's not that they gave up a huge amount its the fact that its for Hughes for 1.5 seasons. Take out Zeev from.the trade and maybe it makes more sense. Idk im scratching my head

 

[Wild Bill]

I’d say there isn’t a sport like hockey where you can make a run if you just get in.

 

[Rainer]

Poor Quinn Hughes shipped off the the land of unwanted hockey players.

 

[Bonasababy]

Imo the real strength of the wild was their future with so many promising young players. That just took a big hit. Buium in particular had a high ceiling...and Spurgeon and others arent getting any younger. They lose a centerman who already was racking up points in Rossi...Will Hughes take up all that slack? Hope Billy has this one figured out fir the long term, as the rest of the team wasnt up to a win it all now expectation, IMO.

 

[SD_Prairie_Goat]

Say what? Why? Gave up so much

https://hockeywilderness.com/news-rumors/minnesota-wild/wild-acquire-quinn-hughes-from-canucks-in-shocking-blockbuster-trade-r31076/

My thoughts.

Rossi isn't a shock. Wild apparently don't like him at all and that really showed by dropping him to the fourth line last playoffs. Probably going to be an improvement for him going forward with an org that actually wants him.

Zeev is a bummer, but trading him for a more experienced goal scorer makes perfect sense. I think we'll regret this in five years when he's near the top of blue line scoring.

Liam hasn't ever impressed me. He's gotten so many chances in the nhl but can't ever do anything worthwhile. So for us I view this is a win as I think he's gonna struggle in this league.

The draft pick is meh, good bargain chip.


Overall, decent trade but going to be tough with only 1.5 seasons left. But they committed to being competitive and this trade shows it. I'm going to give them the benefit of doubt and say it's a good trade. Maybe Hartman will get to center the top line again. I like him better than Yurov personally

 

[seeth07]

I would have much rather this trade been for a top line center than d. Than I'd say it was a good trade

 

[SD_Prairie_Goat]

I would have much rather this trade been for a top line center than d. Than I'd say it was a good trade

Feels like they're going for d scoring instead. Which based on players on the trade block this was probably the best available at this time.


Which top line center was available? I can't think of any super stars on the block

 

[seeth07]

Feels like they're going for d scoring instead. Which based on players on the trade block this was probably the best available at this time.


Which top line center was available? I can't think of any super stars on the block

The problem all year hasn't been the play of our d men. It's the top line not showing up most games (Johan, ek and boldy doing their job on the second).

A lot of top line centers would be available based on what we were willing to give

 

[SD_Prairie_Goat]

The problem all year hasn't been the play of our d men. It's the top line not showing up most games (Johan, ek and boldy doing their job on the second).

A lot of top line centers would be available based on what we were willing to give

At this point I just assume we aren't meant for a great center. Cursed

 

[cedahm]

It's not that they gave up a huge amount its the fact that its for Hughes for 1.5 seasons. Take out Zeev from.the trade and maybe it makes more sense. Idk im scratching my head

Friedman and other insider types all reported that Buium was the sticking point and VAN wouldn’t make the deal without him.

Murderers row of D-men in the Central now, yikes.

I think VAN ‘won’ the trade - I think it’s unlikely Hughes re-signs in MN and not sure they could afford him and 97 anyway - but why couldn’t all of this stuff stay in the East?

 

[seeth07]

Friedman and other insider types all reported that Buium was the sticking point and VAN wouldn’t make the deal without him.

Murderers row of D-men in the Central now, yikes.

I think VAN ‘won’ the trade - I think it’s unlikely Hughes re-signs in MN and not sure they could afford him and 97 anyway - but why couldn’t all of this stuff stay in the East?

Ok so why two more pieces required? Rossi and buium alone, both with 4.5 years left on contract is a steal for 1.5 years of Hughes

 

[Wild Bill]

I wouldn’t be shocked if Hughes resigns with the Mild. Obviously he wants to play with his brothers, but if they have success in MN I could see him staying. Sounds like he’s got a good relationship with Billy G from their Team USA work.