Minnesota Wild General Discussion XVI

[Northerner]

How do people feel about Soucy being taken instead of Kahkonen? I'm glad. Soucy was solid, but I'm glad they took him instead of Kahkonen. I definitely see Kahkonen as the Franchise in the near future. I have high hopes for him.

 

[Jesus comma Brodin]

How do people feel about Soucy being taken instead of Kahkonen? I'm glad. Soucy was solid, but I'm glad they took him instead of Kahkonen. I definitely see Kahkonen as the Franchise in the near future. I have high hopes for him.

I feel the exact opposite. I am not high on Khakonnen like many and would have rather retained Soucy. I think the fact that they didn’t take Khakonnen vindicates what many across the league were saying about him being a career backup.

 

[57special]

I feel the exact opposite. I am not high on Khakonnen like many and would have rather retained Soucy. I think the fact that they didn’t take Khakonnen vindicates what many across the league were saying about him being a career backup.

I don't have much of an opinion of KK, but I have a much higher opinion of Soucy than most. We will miss him and his very reasonable cap hit.

 

[Dr Jan Itor]

How do people feel about Soucy being taken instead of Kahkonen? I'm glad. Soucy was solid, but I'm glad they took him instead of Kahkonen. I definitely see Kahkonen as the Franchise in the near future. I have high hopes for him.

Not in favor.

 

[GuerinUp]

How do people feel about Soucy being taken instead of Kahkonen? I'm glad. Soucy was solid, but I'm glad they took him instead of Kahkonen. I definitely see Kahkonen as the Franchise in the near future. I have high hopes for him.

dont really care, not going to throw a fit about losing a bottom pairing d or a backup goaltender either way. just glad we didnt trade a tuch.

 

[thestonedkoala]

How do people feel about Soucy being taken instead of Kahkonen? I'm glad. Soucy was solid, but I'm glad they took him instead of Kahkonen. I definitely see Kahkonen as the Franchise in the near future. I have high hopes for him.

Remains to be seen.

 

[HotDish]

Yeah I rather lose Kahk than Soucy since a backup is easier to replace than a 4th Dman.

 

[Northerner]

Soucy was a 4-year UMD guy though, who no one thought would be significant in the NHL. He kind of reminded me of Scandella.

 

[MuckOG]

 

[Al Lagoon]

I was under the impression these realigned divisions were just a covid thing and we would be back in the Central this upcoming season. Is that correct?

 

[Bazeek]

I was under the impression these realigned divisions were just a covid thing and we would be back in the Central this upcoming season. Is that correct?

Yep.

 

[Circulartheory]

How do people feel about Soucy being taken instead of Kahkonen? I'm glad. Soucy was solid, but I'm glad they took him instead of Kahkonen. I definitely see Kahkonen as the Franchise in the near future. I have high hopes for him.

Bitter but expected. I'm not too high on Kahkonen, I think his ceiling is a 1B goalie. Soucy tops out as a #4 guy in the mold of Scandella.

But with that said, losing either creates a small gap where a youngish 24yr old player would be. Sucks to lose those type of players but will survive.

 

[AKL]

Bitter but expected. I'm not too high on Kahkonen, I think his ceiling is a 1B goalie. Soucy tops out as a #4 guy in the mold of Scandella.

But with that said, losing either creates a small gap where a youngish 24yr old player would be. Sucks to lose those type of players but will survive.

Soucy turns 27 next week

 

[MuckOG]

Bitter but expected. I'm not too high on Kahkonen, I think his ceiling is a 1B goalie. Soucy tops out as a #4 guy in the mold of Scandella.

But with that said, losing either creates a small gap where a youngish 24yr old player would be. Sucks to lose those type of players but will survive.

Kahkonen may not ever be a 1A goalie, but think Soucy is easier to replace than a solid 1B goalie still on his ELC.

 

[GordieGallant]

Soucy was a 4-year UMD guy though, who no one thought would be significant in the NHL. He kind of reminded me of Scandella.

Hated to see Soucy picked. The former Bulldog proved the “experts” wrong and got better and better. On that note the young goalie may go on to be a top notch goalie and prove the “experts” wrong.

 

[Jbcraig1883]

I am a fan of Soucy. With that said, I'd hate to give away a 24 year old goalie who I still think may end up being a starter, similar to a Kuemper or Khudobin career. Talbot is old and needs to replace...rather have that be an internal replacement. Think it is easier to find a 4-6 d man than it is a starting goaltender.

 

[Obvious Fabertism]

I am a fan of Soucy. With that said, I'd hate to give away a 24 year old goalie who I still think may end up being a starter, similar to a Kuemper or Khudobin career. Talbot is old and needs to replace...rather have that be an internal replacement. Think it is easier to find a 4-6 d man than it is a starting goaltender.

I think the organization sees Jones more in that role in the future based on past comments. I can't personally speak to whether that is good assessment of his talent though, or if perceptions changed at all after this season.

 

[57special]

Jones is still only 21, but he has a long way to go.

 

[DANOZ28]

soucy was a meaner / tougher version of scandella. we lose a bit of bigger on the blue line but probably gain a little more offense. (smaller replacement).

 

[Al Lagoon]

The guy Soucy reminded me of was Clayton Stoner.

 

[2Pair]

The guy Soucy reminded me of was Clayton Stoner.

yikes

 

[Al Lagoon]

yikes

Big middle rounder who succeeded beyond expectations.

 

[Dr Jan Itor]

The guy Soucy reminded me of was Clayton Stoner.

6’5” lefties… that’s kind of where it stops

 

[HotDish]

The guy Soucy reminded me of was Clayton Stoner.

Not as good of a last name though eh?

 

[2Pair]

Big middle rounder who succeeded beyond expectations.

That's like saying Kaprizov reminds you of Andrew Brunette