Speculation: Trade Ideas and Free Agency VI - 2014 Offseason Edition

[Avder]

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Previous threads:

Trade Ideas and Free Agency I
Trade Ideas and Free Agency II
Trade Ideas and Free Agency III
Trade Ideas and Free Agency IV
Trade Ideas and Free Agency V

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[Bullrun]

Vanek!

Seriously though, after seeing the kids grow up a little it feels like the wild need to add pieces that bring more consistency...also scoring, it would be nice to not have to rely on close 1 goal games.

That said, we can't lose any of these kids so gotta plan right.

 

[PariseNation]

Lock up Haula, Granny, and Nino. Eliminate Heater. That's a must.

 

[thestonedkoala]

Start exploring options on moving Koivu

 

[mezcal]

Start exploring options on moving Koivu

TSK is back!

 

[thestonedkoala]

TSK is back!

What do you mean back? I've been here for a while.

 

[mezcal]

What do you mean back? I've been here for a while.

Really? Felt like you hadn't posted in forever.

 

[thestonedkoala]

Really? Felt like you hadn't posted in forever.

I've been posting here and there. Not as much as I was since school just ended and I've been working. Been interested to see how far the Wild went into the playoffs, but damn proud of the kids for taking it that far.

 

[teddy83]

Vanek sounds good but he may end up looking the same as Heatley in couple years.

 

[TZM]

So, who are the Shark players GMCF is going for?

 

[TPuck]

I would love to add Vanek but Im a bit afraid, as mention by a previous post, he will end up as an 7,5 million 4th liner later up the road. I wouldnt mind giving him a huge salary for a couple of years but Im not keen on locking him up for 7 years... No problem with 7 million for 2-3 years though...

 

[BusQuets]

I don't want Vanek, give Nino/Zucker his spot.

 

[MNWILDFAN001]

Start exploring options on moving Koivu

Nothing wrong with at least exploring what's available.

 

[AJ Thelen]

If Vanek is so keen on playing in Minnesota we should offer him a 3-5 year 4m deal. I know its way lower then anyone else but if he really wants to play here he can take it.. if not than, to bad for him/us..

I dont want and overpaid Heatley 2.0

Would much rather give Nino the top 6 spot and let him develop.

 

[Generic User]

If Vanek is so keen on playing in Minnesota we should offer him a 3-5 year 4m deal. I know its way lower then anyone else but if he really wants to play here he can take it.. if not than, to bad for him/us..

I dont want and overpaid Heatley 2.0

Would much rather give Nino the top 6 spot and let him develop.

Ha. I get your point, but if that were the Wild's offer, Vanek would remove the word "Minnesota" from his vocabulary for good. The term is reasonable, but the supposed bargain price is going to have to be $6m+. Probably closer to $7m.

Even though he supposedly wants to play here (who knows really?), Vanek still has leverage. He will go elsewhere, get paid more and still compete for the Cup.

There are other teams who will want him who have just as good of, if not better chances to win the Cup as we do.

 

[AJ Thelen]

Ha. I get your point, but if that were the Wild's offer, Vanek would remove the word "Minnesota" from his vocabulary for good. The term is reasonable, but the supposed bargain price is going to have to be $6m+. Probably closer to $7m.

Even though he supposedly wants to play here (who knows really?), Vanek still has leverage. He will go elsewhere, get paid more and still compete for the Cup.

There are other teams who will want him who have just as good of, if not better chances to win the Cup as we do.

I get what your saying.. It's just that.. It's sort of an if/if not scenario.. If we sign him for lets say 6-7m long-term we are basicaly screwed after 3 seasons.. He knows this to but doesnt give a ****.. Thats why we offer him either a 2 year 6m or 4 year 4m deal.. If he doesnt want it.. Fine.. Nino will develop into a 30+ guy.. (atleast i hope so)

 

[DrPP]

Some crazy FA ideas:

Cammalleri
Downie
Stralman

 

[57special]

Crazy trade idea. Hamilton for Coyle... We have to add something, probably.

 

[Gaps]

I get what your saying.. It's just that.. It's sort of an if/if not scenario.. If we sign him for lets say 6-7m long-term we are basicaly screwed after 3 seasons.. He knows this to but doesnt give a ****.. Thats why we offer him either a 2 year 6m or 4 year 4m deal.. If he doesnt want it.. Fine.. Nino will develop into a 30+ guy.. (atleast i hope so)

I don't really care how much they pay him as long as they don't give him 6 or 7 years. That's way too long for a player like him, but that's probably what he's looking for.

 

[jedisports]

I want Vanek. I believe he is the final piece we need to be contenders. So proud of this team and feel like we can do even greater things next season, especially with Vanek on the roster.

 

[Jarick]

If Vanek signs for 5 years or less for under $7m per, why not give him a shot? You can always trade or buy out players you don't want down the road. Look at what Glen Sather has done with the Rangers.

I still think they would do well to add a quality defenseman who is a weapon on the point on the PP. Get him in over Suter, who isn't suited for that role. Suter can rack up points handing off to Shea Weber, but we don't have a Shea Weber. Try and find one.

Parise - Granlund - Nino
Vanek - Haula - Pominville
Zucker - Koivu - Coyle
Cooke - Brodziak - McCormick

Suter - Niskanen
Scandella - Brodin
Stoner - Spurgeon

 

[ThatGuy22]

I don't really care how much they pay him as long as they don't give him 6 or 7 years. That's way too long for a player like him, but that's probably what he's looking for.

They should offer him sick money on short term. 3 year, 30 million.

Get the best of what he has left and he can still probably get another contract. Lose the caphit as the young guys need deals.

 

[Needles]

I know he's a headcase, but how about James Neal? He's got four years left, 5 million per year. 26 year old power forward, who can give you 20-30 goals every year. I'd kick the tyres a little bit, if Pittsburgh is ready to shake things up.

Coyle + 1st 2014 + ?

 

[Jarick]

Way way way too much to give up for him. I think if they teach Coyle how to shoot the puck, he can get you 20-25 goals per year for half the price, without giving up the 1st.

 

[Gaps]

They should offer him sick money on short term. 3 year, 30 million.

Get the best of what he has left and he can still probably get another contract. Lose the caphit as the young guys need deals.

Agreed, I think that would be the least risky solution.