Preach it brother.I would drive Granlund to Florida myself with two additional 1st round picks if Barkov would be coming to Minnesota.
Barkov is a fringe elite player. 0.87 Points Per Game rate the past two seasons versus Granlunds 0.75. Oh, did I mention he plays Center - something Granlund failed to be successful at?Is that really that controversial?
I think Koivu, Granlund, and Laine could all be argued to be better or more important for the needs of some team. I think Barkov is the best Finn, but he needs more healthy seasons under his belt to be undisputed in anything.
Ps. Granlund and Laine had more points than Barkov this season, so umm... yeah.
Barkov > Granlund. Not really that close. On top of Barkov being a more skilled player at a tougher position, he's also got 5 inches and 30lbs on Granlund. Not to mention is 4 years younger.Lol! I seriously hope you're kidding but I get the feeling you're not...
Nobody heard of a sophomore slump?
Barkov is a fringe elite player. 0.87 Points Per Game rate the past two seasons versus Granlunds 0.75. Oh, did I mention he plays Center - something Granlund failed to be successful at?
Barkov > Granlund. Not really that close. On top of Barkov being a more skilled player at a tougher position, he's also got 5 inches and 30lbs on Granlund. Not to mention is 4 years younger.
It’s believed Niederreiter and Granlund are seeking long-term contracts north of $6 million annually. Recent arbitration settlements for arguably comparable players include the Rangers’ Mika Zibanejad and Tampa Bay’s Ondrej Palat (five years, $5.3 million annually), Tatar (four years, $5.3 million annually), Arvidsson (seven years, $4.25 million annually) and Montreal’s Alex Galchenyuk (three years, $4.9 million annually).
I would trade Koivu for Barkov straight up today. I would not have traded Prime Koivu for Barkov, though.
I don't think Barkov is the best Finnish player, but I think he's close. I rank Granlund and maybe Laine above him. Granlund is a big game player (at least when he plays center... small sample size at wing) with lots of offensive skill and very solid defense, thanks to his willingness to get in a lane. Laine looks to me like the kind of scoring winger who could have a Hall of Fame career. Not will, but could. He's not there yet, and nothing is carved in stone, but if he progresses the way it looks like he will... I see his name next to Selanne in the history books. Of course, to reach that level he'll also need to keep that scoring touch for like 15 years. A lot easier said than done.
i predict; Granlund doesn't return but Nino does (5x6-6.5)
I think team Granlund now wants close to what
Ryan Johansen got,maybe,..7x7?
i predict; Granlund doesn't return but Nino does (5x6-6.5)
I think team Granlund now wants close to what
Ryan Johansen got,maybe,..7x7?
Johansen is a big 1C. Well worth his contract. Wish we had pushed for him harder.
I don't think Johansen is anything great as a #1C. NSH can have him.
I don't think Johansen is anything great as a #1C. NSH can have him.
So how much there is cap space for Granlund atm?
Hoping for a 5.5x5 deal for Granlund.
Realistically I think he's getting 6M AAV.
Any other predictions?
Weren't you one of those who wanted to trade BOTH Granlund and Dumba for RNH?
Johansen is a FAR better center.
Hoping for a 5.5x5 deal for Granlund.
Realistically I think he's getting 6M AAV.
Any other predictions?
Hoping for a 5.5x5 deal for Granlund.
Realistically I think he's getting 6M AAV.
Any other predictions?