Minnesota Wild General Discussion - 2023-24

[P10p]

Bignnight for the tank. New Jersey just took the lead late, Buffalo and Philly leading

 

[thestonedkoala]

There have been players that light up the AHL but can’t make it in the NHL. And there are players that play “poorly” in the AHL and “Light up” the NHL.

(Parenthesis because relativity)

Honest question; who?

 

[Webster]

Interesting how both Kap's and Zucc's production went up a lot when they were re-united. Kap had 7 points in 4 games, and Zucc had 6 points in those same 4 games.

So why were we dumb enough to separate them? Who cares about the passing in all directions and the turnovers, those two still produce more than any other duo on this team. But now it looks like Hynes figured it out, and I wonder if we missed the playoffs because of this. Should've just let them do their thing.

 

[Dr Jan Itor]

Interesting how both Kap's and Zucc's production went up a lot when they were re-united. Kap had 7 points in 4 games, and Zucc had 6 points in those same 4 games.

So why were we dumb enough to separate them? Who cares about the passing in all directions and the turnovers, those two still produce more than any other duo on this team. But now it looks like Hynes figured it out, and I wonder if we missed the playoffs because of this. Should've just let them do their thing.

3 even strength points of those 7 (4 PP points). They already play on the power play together.

The 4 games before those 4 games, Kaprizov had 6 points, 5 of which were at even strength.

The 9 games before those the last 8 games, Kaprizov had 14 points, 10 of which were at even strength.

 

[16thOverallSaveUs]

Didn’t watch the game much but Ohgren looked like he moved well

 

[Circulartheory]

Didn’t watch the game much but Ohgren looked like he moved well

He def had a bit more jump than I am used to seeing him from his games in the WJC, and even in those games I was happy. He still isn't going to be a driver of a line but put him next to JEE/Yurov/Kaprizov, he's gonna be fun watching power his way forward and find creative ways of shooting the puck. He's a shooter.

I know its a tiny sample and we gonna have to give it the next few games + next preseason but I wouldn't be surprised that the team gain's an entire new 3rd young skill line with Ohgren-Khusnutidnov-Yurov (still holding out hope for him). They all already have pro experience against men in the KHL/SHL. That'll push the previous 3rd to the more suitable 4th (a mix of Foligno, Hartman, Gaudreau, Johansson, Shaw).

I'm excited for the kids.

 

[57special]

Didn’t watch the game much but Ohgren looked like he moved well

Yeah...that's about it, though. Smaller looking than I thought he'd be.

 

[16thOverallSaveUs]

Yeah...that's about it, though. Smaller looking than I thought he'd be.

About what I expected. Good height needs to fill out. He’s only 20 after all. If I catch him at the ODR I’d be able to give a better scouting report

 

[Dr Jan Itor]

I'd break up the top line the rest of the way. Give Ohgren and Khusnutdinov some guys to play with.

 

[Circulartheory]

Yeah...that's about it, though. Smaller looking than I thought he'd be.

I still found him quite stocky but could probably add 10lbs over next 2 seasons. JEE was 6'2" 198 when he first arrived in Minnesota - now he's 6'3" 207. At that rate, Ohgren is now 6'0" 187 -> projects to be 6'1" 196lbs, maybe 200lb if he's focused on the power game. He's going to be a strong guy.

 

[Dr Jan Itor]

Lorenz with primary assist on the game's first goal.

 

[f7ben]

Granlund is still a very good player. I would love to trade Zucc , Lapanta and a 2nd for him. He’s an upgrade over Zucc for sure

 

[DANOZ28]

star trib article what went wrong? MSN

 

[north21]

Granlund is still a very good player. I would love to trade Zucc , Lapanta and a 2nd for him. He’s an upgrade over Zucc for sure

I would throw Walz in there too, even if we have to add a pick.

 

[57special]

Granlund is still a very good player. I would love to trade Zucc , Lapanta and a 2nd for him. He’s an upgrade over Zucc for sure

Over the past 5 years, Zucc has scored 280 pts., Granlund 220. MiG will be paid 5M next year, Zucc 4M. On top of that, Zucc has a great relationship with the best player this franchise has ever had, and keeping him around will help to re-sign him.

Zucc has a cheaper AAV going forward, scores more, and is BFF to Kaprizov.

 

[f7ben]

Over the past 5 years, Zucc has scored 280 pts., Granlund 220. MiG will be paid 5M next year, Zucc 4M. On top of that, Zucc has a great relationship with the best player this franchise has ever had, and keeping him around will help to re-sign him.

Zucc has a cheaper AAV going forward, scores more, and is BFF to Kaprizov.

Over the past 5 years Zucc has been dragged to career highs by the best player in our franchise history. Over the past 5 years Granny has played with mostly scrubs and was poorly deployed in Nash. My eyes say Granny can still drive play while Zucc can’t even skate. Granny is a productive player , Zucc is a 100% pp specialist and if it weren’t for Kap he’d be long forgotten.

 

[DANOZ28]

my take is we had a decent year considering injuries and guerin mistakes. my point is rossi & faber look very good i wish next season we'd see yurov & wallstedt so after cap h3ll we are ready to contend. go wild! ps i hope guerin learns from his terrible mistakes.

 

[Northerner]

They're going to trade Rossi...

 

[roon]

They're going to trade Rossi...

If they're smart they will.

 

[MNRube]

If they're smart they will.

Yeah it’d be genius to trade a guy who spent the whole year on a putrid PP2 and the majority of his ES time with middling talent. Really maximizing his trade value.

 

[DANOZ28]

please explain why it would be a good idea to trade rossi and what can we get for him??? currently makes no sense to me.

 

[57special]

please explain why it would be a good idea to trade rossi and what can we get for him??? currently makes no sense to me.

I had theorized earlier that Rossi + for Zegras might work, as he seems to be out of favor in ANA, but I'm not sure that Zegras would be BG's cup of tea, even if ANA agreed to the deal. His contract certainly doesn't make sense for us, either.

 

[Northerner]

There is various speculation about Rossi. For example:

The Wild Should Target David Jiricek In A Marco Rossi Trade

The Minnesota Wild are thinking about trading Marco Rossi, and the Columbus Blue Jackets need a center. David Jiricek feels like a natural trade target because he could use a change of scenery. Jiricek would bring another element of offense to the Wild’s power play that can use scoring depth. He’...

hockeywilderness.com

 

[keppel146]

There is various speculation about Rossi. For example:

The Wild Should Target David Jiricek In A Marco Rossi Trade

The Minnesota Wild are thinking about trading Marco Rossi, and the Columbus Blue Jackets need a center. David Jiricek feels like a natural trade target because he could use a change of scenery. Jiricek would bring another element of offense to the Wild’s power play that can use scoring depth. He’...

hockeywilderness.com

Hmm.

 

[Digitalbooya]

There is various speculation about Rossi. For example:

The Wild Should Target David Jiricek In A Marco Rossi Trade

The Minnesota Wild are thinking about trading Marco Rossi, and the Columbus Blue Jackets need a center. David Jiricek feels like a natural trade target because he could use a change of scenery. Jiricek would bring another element of offense to the Wild’s power play that can use scoring depth. He’...

hockeywilderness.com

Jiricek would be interesting.