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Up North Guy Verified Member Posted June 10 Share Posted June 10 (edited) Admittedly I know virtually nothing about this guy other than what Tony wrote. It would seem that this guy could be just the ticket for the Wild if he continues his recovery. At that price point it seems almost too good to be true. Edited June 10 by Up North Guy 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldDutchChip Verified Member Posted June 10 Share Posted June 10 i did like Vrana when he was a Cap but i am a bit worried about his smaller size and diminishing speed, although his speed was really really good before so maybe all is not lost. however - i think i know who the wild will get. and rejoice you mn-come-back-feel-good-story loving fools - it zucker! Reason - plenty but mainly is that i've seen him around the town and that's enough to convince me that something is up and my hunch is that billy is drafting up a proposal for 3 years contract worth 4-5 mil per. with ntc of course. now i am not saying anything about this potential signing other than its gonna happen and fact is - i've said plenty lately. so i'll leave that be. but that is what's going to happen. book it. 💩 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WIWild Verified Member Posted June 10 Share Posted June 10 Fans: wildly speculate on how to add skill players GMBG: who's my next D'Lo, Reavo, or Patty? 2 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Up North Guy Verified Member Posted June 10 Share Posted June 10 1 hour ago, OldDutchChip said: i did like Vrana when he was a Cap but i am a bit worried about his smaller size and diminishing speed, although his speed was really really good before so maybe all is not lost. however - i think i know who the wild will get. and rejoice you mn-come-back-feel-good-story loving fools - it zucker! Reason - plenty but mainly is that i've seen him around the town and that's enough to convince me that something is up and my hunch is that billy is drafting up a proposal for 3 years contract worth 4-5 mil per. with ntc of course. now i am not saying anything about this potential signing other than its gonna happen and fact is - i've said plenty lately. so i'll leave that be. but that is what's going to happen. book it. 💩 Zucker lives in the TC with his wife Carly. She is unable to move her kids from a previous marriage due to dual parenting and a court decision. He may very well sign with the Wild but seeing him around town is not a great indicator. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will D. Ness Verified Member Posted June 10 Share Posted June 10 If there is any truth to "building a culture" in the Minnesota locker room, then there is no way the Wild roll the dice on a tweaker. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKwildkraken Verified Member Posted June 10 Share Posted June 10 I think the key for signing Vrana would be your locker room culture. If the team tends to go out after games then it could be difficult for Vrana to maintain. Although if he had a good support group, inside and outside the locker room, he could work out nice. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citizen Strife Verified Member Posted June 10 Share Posted June 10 (edited) I don't see Zucker coming back. Older and injury prone, 30 pt scorer (when Perron was at least 45-50). Edited June 10 by Citizen Strife 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldDutchChip Verified Member Posted June 10 Share Posted June 10 1 hour ago, Up North Guy said: Zucker lives in the TC with his wife Carly. She is unable to move her kids from a previous marriage due to dual parenting and a court decision. He may very well sign with the Wild but seeing him around town is not a great indicator. Good for him, her and everyone! The bottom line is he is signing hrre! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacGyver Verified Member Posted June 10 Share Posted June 10 (edited) I thought rumor was the Zuckers divorced. Yeah it would be just like the Wild to go dumpster dive in the recycling bin. Lock him up for too many years with a NMC. Zucker's best years are behind him but that makes him bait for the Wild. These ODC posts are making me thirsty. Edited June 10 by MacGyver 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnfaninnc Verified Member Posted June 11 Share Posted June 11 I kind of agree on the estimated price point. And, for that price, if Vrana doesn't pan out, he can head to Iowa. He's listed at 6' 190 lbs., not big, but not really little either, just a middleweight. However, if he has speed left, that could get him by. The way I see it, he could be an upgrade from Lettieri and Lucchini. That might be a good add. A cheap contract doesn't award him a roster spot, and still allows for a Heidt type of player to beat him out. As for the locker room, I think it is tight enough to help keep Vrana focused and sober. The feeling I get is that they enjoy hanging out with one another, not just downing beers after the game, but actually doing stuff. Plus, some of the guys may not even be legal drinking age! It seems to me that this generation of athletes take better care of themselves physically and may save the alcohol mainly for after the season. I suppose with the cap restrictions, we've got to swing at a lot of high reward/high risk types of players? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldDutchChip Verified Member Posted June 11 Share Posted June 11 12 hours ago, MacGyver said: I thought rumor was the Zuckers divorced. Yeah it would be just like the Wild to go dumpster dive in the recycling bin. Lock him up for too many years with a NMC. Zucker's best years are behind him but that makes him bait for the Wild. These ODC posts are making me thirsty. I bring most immediate and trusty news to all you good folks, believe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Up North Guy Verified Member Posted June 11 Share Posted June 11 14 hours ago, MacGyver said: I thought rumor was the Zuckers divorced. I don't think so and according to Wiki they are still married and live in Minnesota 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pewterschmidt Verified Member Posted June 11 Share Posted June 11 (edited) 14 hours ago, MacGyver said: I thought rumor was the Zuckers divorced. Yeah it would be just like the Wild to go dumpster dive in the recycling bin. Lock him up for too many years with a NMC. Zucker's best years are behind him but that makes him bait for the Wild. These ODC posts are making me thirsty. I have an inquiring mind so I googled this. Looks like no official filings have happened but there is some smoke here. 1) sold Edina home and Jason bought his own home (not with Carly. Might be tax reasons, who knows) 2) recently absent from each others social. Fame whore’s who live thru social media don’t do this by accident. I know this is a wild site but I’m betting Zuckzy is headed (already gone) to divorce court Edited June 11 by Pewterschmidt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willy the poor boy Verified Member Posted June 11 Share Posted June 11 2 hours ago, Pewterschmidt said: I have an inquiring mind so I googled this. Looks like no official filings have happened but there is some smoke here. 1) sold Edina home and Jason bought his own home (not with Carly. Might be tax reasons, who knows) 2) recently absent from each others social. Fame whore’s who live thru social media don’t do this by accident. I know this is a wild site but I’m betting Zuckzy is headed (already gone) to divorce court Living a part throughout the whole season has to be tough on a marriage 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UncleWalt Verified Member Posted June 13 Share Posted June 13 Nice pull, Tony. I would rather see the Wild shopping at Marshall’s for cheap bets with upside this offseason. Sounds like they think Heidt is Wyatt Johnston 2.0. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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