Confirmed Trade: [MIN/BUF] Marcus Johansson for Eric Staal

[SFKingshomer]

Jeff Carter for Matt Dumba E4

 

[Dr Jan Itor]

Seemed to be enlightening us about Minnie's future all over the Brodin thread and how Guerin wasn't just throwing things around hoping they stuck...

Brodin doesn't have anything to do with this.

 

[Insomniac99]

Buffalo got a real Staal here.

 

[CupInSIX]

Upgraded to Staal AND the Sabres weren't on his 10 team NT list.
If you're a Buffalo fan, you'd have to say this is a good day.

 

[kingsholygrail]

Just straight up? What?

 

[McDNicks17]

I can't even think of any way this slightly makes sense for Minnesota.

 

[BB88]

#1C Nick Bjugstad
#2C Victor Rask

oh damm

 

[Flyer lurker]

I place the over/under at 45 minutes that Montreal fan offers Domi for Dumba as a proposal again.

 

[HawkeyTalkMan]

I think he is tbh. Didn’t show decline in the playoff and is still good for 55 points from the second line.

I just think father time won't be very helpful entering his late 30s now. I think he hits a large backslide this year. 36/37 is always a punishing production year for former elite centers . even thornton dropped from 82 pts to 50 pts from his 36 year old season to his 37 year old season. marleu dropped down to a 48 pt player at 36.

 

[ManwithNoIdentity]

Fenton isn’t even GM anymore

 

[HawkeyTalkMan]

They need a 2C to help with Eichel's work load, so to stall, they acquired Staal?

I see what you did there...

 

[DesertPenguin]

so, Bjugstad 1C?

 

[kthx]

Man why just why

 

[Gurglesons]

Brodin doesn't have anything to do with this.

My whole argument was how the contract made no sense for a team that was rebuilding. Now the team continues to make moves indicating they are rebuilding.

You do you though...

 

[Langdon Alger]

Buffalo got a real Staal here.

Well done. I salute you.

 

[Fjordy]

A very good first step from Kevyn Adams

 

[MuckOG]

Are we certain that this is a 1 for 1 deal? Is that official?

 

[MCB]

My thought at first, too. However, before we label the guy - I think it's just a typo. B is next to N on the keyboard, so might've meant "Big fish hunting", which... certainly makes more sense.

But then who do we get to be mad at?!

 

[MMC]

 

[PullHard]

I am humbly offering Frans Nielsen for Dumba

 

[Whileee]

Very mad Cheveldayoff didn't try to match that. Good deal for Buffalo.

When did Cheveldayoff tell you that he didn't try to match that deal?

 

[I am Canadian]

I don't get why other teams didn't offer more for a 50 point C who scores goals.

Buffalo alone will be able to flip Staal for a better return than Minnesota

People need to get used to these questionable moves. Internal budgets are a real thing but it seems like Minnesota took on more salary here so I am confused.

 

[Ledge And Dairy]

IN review contract same length.
Staal better player
Staal better leader.
Staal better position.
Staal better salary.
Other than age difference what am I missing in this trade?

Maybe they traded up to pick 8 or are taking a risk on Mittelstadt. Wait for full details

 

[Shak19]

good deal for Buffalo, solid vet, leader, 2C and will put up more production than Johannson

 

[Clark Kellogg]

Interesting.

wild making moves. I fully expect Parise to be an islander in the coming weeks/months

What’s in for Parise? He has guaranteed money, NMC and he’s home with his family with a Pandemic out in the world.