Friedman: Teams interested in Trocheck
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RainingRats
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Not saying the add wouldn't be significant but FLA's 1st holds a lot more value than say, the top 5-6 contending teams.
Doubt FLA would be on Staal's wish list, ya never know though. He could mentor Barkov a bit so maybe that appeals to him? We have the coach, decent depth, weather/tax advantages but just missing 1-2 more veterans.
Obviously depends on what direction MIN is going, quick 1 year turnaround or a 2 -3 year re-tool?
This would be Trocheck's first down year in a while though, he's basically a 50-55pt C his whole career.
Maybe the injury from last year is playing into his head where's not as aggressive as he once was but this a player that does care and feel he would be a change of scenery/bounce back candidate, it'd shock him and spark that fire/hunger again. He still has good speed, hits and can win faceoffs along with the 50ish points.
MIN could definitely try him at 1C and see what happens, he's shown he can do it for stretches but they know he's a low end 2C at worst.
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No.he is a valuable player who makes plays: with first unit power play time he will be back to way a 60 point guy.
Part of our disappointment is from not realizing Hoffman forced Troch to the 2nd powerplay where he had to be more of a playmaker...
I think the Wild would be crazy to trade Brodin for Trochek, but hey, I'm not a scout. Maybe Trochek is on the verge of rediscovering the form that he had a couple of years ago, but is just hiding it real well. What I do know about Brodin that he is playing like a demi God from a Norse legend, and seems to be getting better. He is in fantastic shape, has good size, is a great skater, and has no serious injury issues. I don't think it's crazy to see him being effective for another 8 years at least, with the physical talent he has.
"this is his first down year"...who are you trying to kid?
For Wild fans. Trochek has one more goal than JEE, if that helps put things in perspective for you.
Would far rather have Domi, if the cost is the same, and he has his warts also.
"this is his first down year"...who are you trying to kid?
For Wild fans. Trochek has one more goal than JEE, if that helps put things in perspective for you.
Would far rather have Domi, if the cost is the same, and he has his warts also.
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It has nothing to do with bad luck.
He's just not a very smart player and hasn't been able to adapt his play once other teams figured him out.
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What gets added to trocheck to get staal and brodin in a single deal. All picks and prospects on the table
Would the Panthers be interested in McCann back? I love him on the Pens but I am also very interested in Trocheck so I’d make him available.
And the Panthers seem to need defense so I’d include prospect Pierre Oliver Joseph.
Panthers could take money back.
McCann, Bjugstad (cap dump, 1 year left), and POJ for Trocheck?
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Not really, our NHL-ready center depth is abysmal, which is why the Wild would even consider trading Brodin or Dumba. Only guy in the AHL that would be serviceable is Sturm and his ceiling is probably a 3C. The Wild have a few later-round gems that are looking like they could develop into Top 6 centers, but they're still a minimum 2-3 years out.
With Kaprizov coming over next year and our elite defense still in tact, it makes sense to keep Staal around if we can't find a Top 6 C to replace him with. I could see Staal aging like Thornton has, since Staal's game really doesn't rely on assets that typically decline in age (e.g. skating). With his strong desire to stay in Minnesota by taking a significant discount in $, he's an asset that comes with very little risk that can help bridge the gap while we try to figure out our center situation.
Nah.
But what’s actually funny is panthers fans not being able to agree with each other of Trocheck is trash or worth something.
The poster I quoted, a Panthers fan, says he is trending towards Bjugstad territory. If that’s the case my offer is generous.
And you think he’d return Brodin+ LMAOOOO
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Because McCann is a good hockey player? Or are the Panthers not interested in those?
Bjugstad is a cap dump in the deal. Nothing more. Who gives a shit if he’s already been on FLA.
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I like McCann but he’s not what we need. We have no cap space to be taking back salary dumps. Getting rid of Bjugstad was a good move
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That first is going to be protected then if you are getting it. It also depends on the cap dump.
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I’ll gladly do that. Which cap dump would you take? Between Yandle and matheson?
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I mean we really have no need for Staal. Take him out if you want lol I was just saying send him back for cap reasons and cause we lose a center..
What people need to realize is Trocheck still is valuable at his position and contract numbers. I would even say he’s the best available center at his cap hit at the moment
What people need to realize is Trocheck still is valuable at his position and contract numbers. I would even say he’s the best available center at his cap hit at the moment
