Article: The Wild May Have To Learn From the Matthew Tkachuk Trade's Mistakes

[Pewterschmidt]

10 hours ago, 1Brotherbill said:

If he goes it will suck.  But if he goes as a free agent it will be even worse.  They probably should really consider trading him.

💣TRUTH BOMB 💣 

I read somewhere the Leo’s first year of ownership was Gabby’s last year (that true?). Either way we all know what that felt like and how that blew a super star sized hole in the Wild lineup.  I like that we’ve asked for a trade list so we can start shopping him and have it done before season, rather than fiddle ourselves for six months until his January abdomen surgery and we get nothing for him

[Pewterschmidt]

I thought it was interesting that he elected the surgery in second half of last season when team was rolling.  Was it to have him at 100% (and game tested) so the agent could hold an auction in September 2025. 

[Pewterschmidt]

For the crowd that wants 97 at any cost it’sa positive the he’s at captains practice.  
Do you want him at $18M AAV?  I think the answer is yes and we just pray for his health

97 doesn’t want to be dreseitl who’s 8 yr contract already looks like a steal considering the rising cap

[mnfaninnc]

I think the sticking point is that the Wild didn't switch to the reverse retro jerseys for both home and away. He wanted to look really sharp when he potted 50 and it just wasn't there. 😉 for Pewter.

[raithis]

5 hours ago, Pewterschmidt said:

I thought it was interesting that he elected the surgery in second half of last season when team was rolling.  Was it to have him at 100% (and game tested) so the agent could hold an auction in September 2025. 

Not exactly.  How you come up with this stuff I'll never know.

He was out for a while, tried to come back and play, but it was clear it would take more and he couldn't play like he usually does without doing something more than letting it heal on its own and so he had surgery. 

It sure seemed like he wanted to come back, and everyone seemed pretty deflated when he couldn't, Kaprizov included.

The team did make sure he was fully healthy before having him come back after the surgery, but that seemed to be more to make sure that they didn't have him come back to early again and aggravate anything since if that would happen, the Wild wouldn't have him for the playoffs.

Kaprizov seemed a little frustrated towards the end of that since he wanted to be playing, but it seemed more like the team trying to ensure their superstar was fully healthy.

There is every indication that it was the Wild holding him and Ek out so they would be good for the playoffs and absolutely zero indication that Kaprizov and his agent wanted to get some payday.  Was Ek out too because he was getting a cut?

You seem to be looking for any bit of negativity to toss on a smoldering flame just because you get some childish kick out of it.  I used to think some of your posts were interesting, but with ODC gone, you seem to feel the need to bring in some of the off-the-wall antagonism he would slam down on the table just to rile people up.  Maybe stop and confirm stuff or take a moment and think about it before slinging around statements that don't have a shred of truth to them.

[Pewterschmidt]

28 minutes ago, raithis said:

Not exactly.  How you come up with this stuff I'll never know.

He was out for a while, tried to come back and play, but it was clear it would take more and he couldn't play like he usually does without doing something more than letting it heal on its own and so he had surgery. 

It sure seemed like he wanted to come back, and everyone seemed pretty deflated when he couldn't, Kaprizov included.

The team did make sure he was fully healthy before having him come back after the surgery, but that seemed to be more to make sure that they didn't have him come back to early again and aggravate anything since if that would happen, the Wild wouldn't have him for the playoffs.

Kaprizov seemed a little frustrated towards the end of that since he wanted to be playing, but it seemed more like the team trying to ensure their superstar was fully healthy.

There is every indication that it was the Wild holding him and Ek out so they would be good for the playoffs and absolutely zero indication that Kaprizov and his agent wanted to get some payday.  Was Ek out too because he was getting a cut?

You seem to be looking for any bit of negativity to toss on a smoldering flame just because you get some childish kick out of it.  I used to think some of your posts were interesting, but with ODC gone, you seem to feel the need to bring in some of the off-the-wall antagonism he would slam down on the table just to rile people up.  Maybe stop and confirm stuff or take a moment and think about it before slinging around statements that don't have a shred of truth to them.

Hey friend, 

I will give it to you that your recollection of the 97 surgery is more accurate than mine.  I will genuinely redact mine.  

Yes, I'm here for the fun of it all.  It is a game that i enjoy watching and yes I'll take some liberties from time to time in the interest of entertainment (my entertainment) but I have/will never say garbage to stoke conspiracies or false narratives.  It's all just for fun for me.

If my posts tie your underwear in knots, as it seems might be happening, please block me and you won't have to bother with them anymore.   

I have no interest in slap fighting with you every couple weeks.

[Pewterschmidt]

22 hours ago, Pewterschmidt said:

I can hear Russo, "i had this information but didn't report b/c i couldn't confirm my sources bob loblaw"

Listen to the most recent Worst Seats pod.  Russo claims to know who the leaker is but can't release it...bob loblaw

Memo to Russo: you're getting repeatedly scooped by out of market reporters.  Time for you to stop being a tease and earn back some credibility.

[1Brotherbill]

13 hours ago, Pewterschmidt said:

💣TRUTH BOMB 💣 

I read somewhere the Leo’s first year of ownership was Gabby’s last year (that true?). Either way we all know what that felt like and how that blew a super star sized hole in the Wild lineup.  I like that we’ve asked for a trade list so we can start shopping him and have it done before season, rather than fiddle ourselves for six months until his January abdomen surgery and we get nothing for him

We all know that the team will be fantastic and Kirill will be playing at an MVP level right up until the game after the trade deadline where he blows out his hip again.  Then the team is in a shambles going into the playoffs and they get bounced.  July 1st Kirill is in New York with his best friend waiting to sign a contract with the Rangers.  

That is about how it will go.