The Gnat Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 6 minutes ago, The Gnat said: Good signing as a super utility player. Hopefully doesn't hurt Astudilo's chances to make the roster. 2 years 21 million total. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hagar Posted February 23, 2019 Share Posted February 23, 2019 8 hours ago, The Gnat said: Good signing as a super utility player. Hopefully doesn't hurt Astudilo's chances to make the roster. Played 7 positions last year (not P or C), great to have such versatility! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VikeManDan Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 Donato with the GW in OT last night. Off to a great start with 4 points in 3 games. Still hoping we see another move or two before the deadline today. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RpMc Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 8 minutes ago, VikeManDan said: Donato with the GW in OT last night. Off to a great start with 4 points in 3 games. Still hoping we see another move or two before the deadline today. Russo sounds convinced that Granlund will be moved today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VikeManDan Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 11 minutes ago, RpMc said: Russo sounds convinced that Granlund will be moved today. I heard that on KFAN this morning. Really not sure how I'd feel about that, obviously it depends on the return. I'm hoping Staal and Zucker are involved in some talks as well. Can't just trade to trade though, have to be getting at least decent/fair value for these guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RpMc Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 Sounds as though Zucker talks aren't getting traction. Granlund has one year left after this year and then is due another raise... as much as I enjoy him as a player (had his jersey before he even came over here), he's not worth an $8M contract. Staal makes sense to trade because of his pending FA status, but he's someone you could re-sign too. He fits the the direction that it seems Fenton wants to go in. It sounds as if Fenton might be targeting Kevin Fiala from the Preds as a goal scoring winger in a Granlund deal. Some kind of deal with Granlund going to Nashville (sucks that it's in division) for Fiala (22 years old) and Eeli Tolvanen (Predators 1st round pick in 2017, and another kid like Donato who had an awesome Olympics) and whatever needs to be done to even out salary for the year would be something I could get on board with. We get younger, clear out cap space to go after some goal scorers this offseason. They're cliched Minnesotans but Anders Lee and Brock Nelson are both 20 goal scoring wingers who will be available this offseason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VikeManDan Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 21 minutes ago, RpMc said: We get younger, clear out cap space to go after some goal scorers this offseason. Yup, these are big things to do. I heard about Fiala on that same KFAN segment. It'd be nice to add a young, bona fide #1C. Obviously easier said then done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MNPackfan32 Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 I really want to keep Granlund, I'd love to see him and Kaprizov play together, but I totally understand why we would move him. I just hope we get a lot in return. I think if Granlund had better shooting talent around him, he could put up Nicklas Backstrom type numbers (60+ assists yearly). But money is certainly a factor. I'm surprised there isn't more noise about Spurgeon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RpMc Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 Spurgeon would command the biggest price for sure, but he's our best defensemen and a right hand shot. Trading him would signify the total rebuild, and I think you would then have to sell off absolutely everyone. With the team in playoff position, and on a three game win streak, trading your best defensemen would, to me, lead to the rest of the players losing faith in the new management. If the rest of the season doesn't go well after the deadline, you can trade Spurgeon in the offseason for likely a lot more than you could at the deadline. ----- As for Granlund, we've said the same thing about him year in and year out, he is the player he is, and that's a pass first winger. We aren't in a position to add the type of scorer needed to make Granlund a Backstrom type player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RpMc Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 Kevin Hayes just went from the NYR to the Jets (our next opponent) much bigger than Granlund, a little bit lower production, and an expiring deal. He was traded for a first rounder, a 22 year old NHL prospect, and a conditional pick (conditional on winning the cup). I would hope to get a similar caliber return for Granlund. Fiala, Tolvanen, and a conditional pick, and I think I'd make the deal. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RpMc Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 Hopefully more coming! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gnat Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 I'd assume that there would be more in the deal. I'd expect that at least there would be picks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MNPackfan32 Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 3 minutes ago, RpMc said: Hopefully more coming! My thoughts exactly. Sad to see Granlund leave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gnat Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 Now seeing on twitter, seems like 1 for 1. It's odd seeing players who are in their mid 20's being traded in their early 20's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MNPackfan32 Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 6 minutes ago, The Gnat said: Now seeing on twitter, seems like 1 for 1. It's odd seeing players who are in their mid 20's being traded in their early 20's. I'm absolutely shook that it's 1 for 1. Fiala is a RFA after this season too. No words. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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