Michael Russo: Wild are trading Kähkönen

[Lapa]

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[Prior]

Not surprising but the net next year becomes a little tricky unless Fleury wants to stay on for cheap for one year.

 

[Lapa]

Would have preferred to trade Talbot over Kahk, but hopefully return is good

 

[Sad People]

Yeah Id rather of traded Talbot over Kappo but maybe when I see the return it will change things

 

[thestonedkoala]

Kind of figured Kahkonen was gone, this team did not like him at all and with the RFA pending - Guerin probably didn't want to spend the cap signing him back.

 

[GuerinUp]

if we somehow pull a 1st for kahk, ill literally go streaking

 

[BagHead]

Figured a goalie move was coming after the Fleury trade, just thought it'd be Talbot. This makes me think they're probably planning to re-sign Fleury for one year (at least).

I hope they get a decent return. I'm not sure what good backups are going for these days.

 

[Wild11MN]

I have no idea what to expect for a return here. Another 2nd?

 

[Lapa]

I have a feeling the return is a player or a prospect instead of pick(s)

 

[thestonedkoala]

I have a feeling the return is a player or a prospect instead of pick(s)

If he goes to San Jose, who do we get back?

Watch it's Burns.

 

[TwiztedHeat]

Trade KK for a defenseman please

 

[Sad People]

I wouldnt mind it at all if we got a 2nd for him, Kind of negates the MAF trade

 

[Lapa]

If he goes to San Jose, who do we get back?

Watch it's Burns.

Hertl, obviously

 

[P10p]

Wouldn't think he commands a big return. Wouldn't be surprised if its around a 3rd round pick.

 

[Wild11MN]

Confirmed going to San Jose per Weekes.

 

[Wild11MN]

 

[Soldier13Fox]

Yuck on the player. Hoping for a decent pick

 

[thestonedkoala]

Hertl, obviously

1st and Hertl

I am getting kind of concerned with Guerin and his ability to sign RFA; Greenway and Hartman, but then McBain, Kahkonen and Sturm.

 

[Saga of the Elk]

1st and Hertl

I am getting kind of concerned with Guerin and his ability to sign RFA; Greenway and Hartman, but then McBain, Kahkonen and Sturm.

Not much reason to be concerned about a B-level college prospect who was committed to testing free agency, a backup goalie and a fourth-line grinder who was a college free agent signing.

KK was a good draft find but ultimately it's not that hard to find an NHL backup in free agency.

 

[thestonedkoala]

Not much reason to be concerned about a B-level college prospect who was committed to testing free agency, a backup goalie and a fourth-line grinder who was a college free agent signing.

KK was a good draft find but ultimately it's not that hard to find an NHL backup in free agency.

Fiala? I get the excuses, but you still need to sign guys.

 

[Saga of the Elk]

Fiala? I get the excuses, but you still need to sign guys.

I assume Fiala wants more money than he's worth. So if Guerin signs him to a big deal, he will make the team worse and he risks signing an untradeable contract. I know a lot of posters are enamored of Fiala's skill and stats but he really is a frustrating player to watch as he beats two guys (awesome), gains zone entry (great), and promptly curls to the wall and loses the puck. He's a luxury item and some other team will learn to love and hate him.