Article: Offer Sheeting Marco Rossi Would Be A Win-Win For Minnesota's Central Division Rivals

[mnfaninnc]

3 hours ago, Scalptrash said:

Are you just arguing to argue? You asked what big names have been traded, there is a list. There have been moves, some big moves, but the Wild have made zero. Except use up more cap space for another has been.

The one on my list was Kreider, I think he could have helped us, and it doesn't look like NYR was looking for much return. If we had done that and put Tarasenko on board, I'd be happy. 

[mnfaninnc]

2 hours ago, OldDutchChip said:

in all likelihood - DET is not in the PO next year and likely be towards the bottom of the standing.... it would be kinda awesome for us to luck in to their top 5 pick.

That would mean Stevie Y is probably out in Detroit. I still think a Danielson for Spurgeon could be a win-win trade for them. I have them making playoffs next season.

[OldDutchChip]

2 minutes ago, mnfaninnc said:

That would mean Stevie Y is probably out in Detroit. I still think a Danielson for Spurgeon could be a win-win trade for them. I have them making playoffs next season.

i doubt they can get in as top 4 in atlantic - FL, Tampa, TOR, OTT are ahead of them, not to mention maybe Sabres finally come to play. But maybe a WC birth - but that's their ceiling. 

[mnfaninnc]

As for the article, I don't think Tony quite hit the nail on the head, in fact, it's kind of a shank. What GM is going to waste their time with a $6.5-7m offer for Rossi? It's just going to be matched. Are you just trying to piss off Guerin? Most GMs like to have a working relationship with other GMs. There's a few that don't care. 

I don't see Rossi moving unless that offer is >$7.1m. It's not much, but it is in compensation. That's a 1, 2, 3 unprotected in next year's draft. I think I'm right on the contract number but it might be $7.2m. 

If I'm in Guerin's office right now, I'm matching anything with a 1, 3  compensation. At 1, 2, 3, I'm reading the deal. Depending on who the team is that's offering it, I'm considering the compensation. 

If it's Chicago, I think I take the compensation. If it's a team in the upper echelon, I think I swallow hard and match. Then I'd circle that team on the board and try to figure out how I'm going to get them to screw the pooch. 

When Guerin played, I wonder if he had rivalries? I wonder if he had a little hate in him? I see him as a guy who had plenty of guys he'd give a little extra shove, or a little harder body to in his playing days. Maybe he needs a few more villains in his life!

[Burnt Toast]

In 20 years exactly 12 offer sheet transactions have been completed. 44 in the history of the NHL. Everyone is talking about it but I find it difficult to take seriously. I guess if it does happen I’ll be like one of those people in a scary movie that did something stupid.

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[MacGyver]

9 hours ago, greg said:

Oh yes they will tout the upcoming signing of Kaprisov.

They are not touting anything yet. You don't think Kaprizov has heard all the Christmas hype from CL and Billy? You don't think Kaprizov doesn't see what we see? It's not money that's going to get Kaprizov to stay. It's winning and it better be sooner than later. So now Christmas in July has been postponed indefinitely and we don't know exactly what Chrismas means. There is a big problem attracting high end UFA's here. Tarasenko is just looking for a paycheck and Sturm is the unicorn who actually wants to be here. 

I wonder why Boeser did a 180 and decided to sign with Vancouver? 

I have said before Billy is probably as polarizing around the league GM's and players as he is on this board. 

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[SkolWild73]

Below is an article with Billy saying they are prepared to match any offer sheet for Rossi should one come in.

 

https://www.nhl.com/news/minnesota-wild-confident-about-resigning-marco-rossi-kirill-kaprizov

[ArizonaWildFan]

2 hours ago, MacGyver said:

It's not money that's going to get Kaprizov to stay. It's winning and it better be sooner than later.

I'm not disagreeing with you at all, Mac. But stories are out there that Kaprizov called Tarasenko a few times on Monday and encouraged him to sign with the Wild. Sounded like Vlad had some sort of NMC and Kirill was trying to talk him into waiving it.

You don't invite someone to a party and then not show up yourself. Maybe the conversation was to give the Wild a season to see what happens and then both leave or both stay? Maybe it was Kirill is signing and he wants Tarasenko to be his next Lizard? Hard to say. Would have liked to have read about an extension signed today, though.

[ArizonaWildFan]

What a strange offseason so far for the Wild and the rest of the league. Panthers managed to keep their Cup winning roster together for the most part somehow. Utah is going to be a tough out in the West. Vegas adding Marner. No easy games on the schedule next season... but there never are for our beloved Wild.

[Enforceror]

16 minutes ago, ArizonaWildFan said:

I'm not disagreeing with you at all, Mac. But stories are out there that Kaprizov called Tarasenko a few times on Monday and encouraged him to sign with the Wild. Sounded like Vlad had some sort of NMC and Kirill was trying to talk him into waiving it.

You don't invite someone to a party and then not show up yourself. Maybe the conversation was to give the Wild a season to see what happens and then both leave or both stay? Maybe it was Kirill is signing and he wants Tarasenko to be his next Lizard? Hard to say. Would have liked to have read about an extension signed today, though.

This is what clinched it for me. I spend a fair amount of time reading and listening to interviews. I was 80% sure KK was going to re-sign with us based on his exit interview. Knowing now that he convinced Tarasenko to sign here boosts that to 90% for me. Pretty sure he's not going anywhere.