Proposal: WSH - MIN
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Dr Jan Itor
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Minnesota says no.
We already have 2 1sts, a 2nd and 2 3rds. If we want to attain more, it should come from guys like Johansson and Bonino. The pick swap thing is just a weird add on.
We already have 2 1sts, a 2nd and 2 3rds. If we want to attain more, it should come from guys like Johansson and Bonino. The pick swap thing is just a weird add on.
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It would be kind of a nice draft to have a bunch of picks in the top-90, just because of the uncertainty involved.
Still, I like having a well-seasoned prospect to step in next year. Menell's done just about everything he can outside the NHL at this point.
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I think the value is fine, but yeah, having a 24 year old who has become a prolific point producer in both the KHL and AHL is more appealing at this point.
That said, if it was a first I would do it.
Dr Jan Itor
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I think we need to know what happens with Dumba/Soucy before we do anything with Menell. I have a feeling that he's going to be a good NHL player. Same kind of "checking all the boxes" thing that Kahkonen was doing.
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I’d probably do it. Menell probably becomes a UFA soon because he won’t have enough NHL experience, similar to Soucy this year.
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He should have one more season before he would qualify, and if he plays in 75 games next season, he would no longer qualify for G6 free agency. I'm thinking that Guerin will probably try to lock him into a 2-3 year contract this summer to avoid the situation altogether, but even if it's a 1 year contract, assuming a full (and healthy) season, I'd have to think Menell gets in 75 games.
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No from WSH. Why in hell should we give a 2nd for a guy who hasn't played in NHL? Why Washington? We are getting every player we want from the FA market. We are not a rebuild team. We are a major playoff contender team. Give us an upgrade or take some Cap dump if you wish make a trade with us. We do not need prospects.
hidek91
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Because the likelihood that a low second round pick ends up on the trajectory that Mennell is already on isn’t very good?
He has had great seasons the past two years, first in the AHL and then ended up at or very near the top of the points leaderboard for KHL defensemen. But if you wanna fault him cuz he hasn’t played for the Wild, who have one of the best defensive lineups in the league, to keep a pick low in the second round you go for it.
Alexander the Gr8
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Pass for Washington, the objective is to win now while Ovechkin and Backstrom still have gas left in the tank.
I was like yea sure why not for Caps because we could use more of the ”ready to step up” than a ”maybe in 4 years if everything goes well”, but then i noticed its a D coming back.
Dont think we have any use for 24y D ”prospects”. Have 4 good NHL RDs signed for next year, 2 LDs and Siege as an RFA and also Fehervary+Alexeyeev trying to find a place with everyone hoping Chara stays for another year. We are so deep on NHL calibre dmen currently that it would almost be a problem if Seattle doesnt take a dman on ED.
And as for the Wild, cant see the why. They already have bunch of picks stored and could propably have a spot for the guy, atleast closer to it than Caps.
So, id be more into trading 2nd and other stuff (Lucas Johansen) for same kind of offensive talent as Menell is.
Dont think we have any use for 24y D ”prospects”. Have 4 good NHL RDs signed for next year, 2 LDs and Siege as an RFA and also Fehervary+Alexeyeev trying to find a place with everyone hoping Chara stays for another year. We are so deep on NHL calibre dmen currently that it would almost be a problem if Seattle doesnt take a dman on ED.
And as for the Wild, cant see the why. They already have bunch of picks stored and could propably have a spot for the guy, atleast closer to it than Caps.
So, id be more into trading 2nd and other stuff (Lucas Johansen) for same kind of offensive talent as Menell is.
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hidek91
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But Menell is much closer to making NHL impact than 2021 2nd round pick...
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While the Caps don't have a RD prospect to speak of in their system they also don't have room for one on their roster. Maybe if they lose Schultz to Seattle there would be room but even then they're fairly high on TVR. As said, if they move the second rounder it's much more likely for immediate help (say packaged with Panik for a rental forward).
So he either sucks or you need to pay closer attention to hockey or not post on here. Which is it?
