Speculation: Trade Ideas and Free Agency VII - 2014 Offseason Edition II

[Dr Jan Itor]

Why are we not all clammoring for Michael Del Zotto? I mean i get that hes not too good defensively but when else do you get the chance to sign a free agent 24 yr old former first round pick defencemen who put up 41 pts in his rookie season. A potential steal imo.

The left side is already pretty crowded.

 

[Nharris31]

I wouldn't say no to signing him but I could see why we wouldn't. He shoots left. We already have Suter, Scandella, Brodin, Ballard and potentially Mitchell. Regardless I think we should at least pitch him an offer.

Well del-zotto is a better option then both Ballard and Mitchell.

 

[Bullrun]

Getting excited for Vanekwatch

A short term deal is almost no lose for the team and he's the type of player who will, at the very least, help this team score in regular season.

Iginla would be fun too but I have a hard time believing the wild are actually on his radar.

 

[Mancini79]

Getting excited for Vanekwatch

A short term deal is almost no lose for the team and he's the type of player who will, at the very least, help this team score in regular season.

Iginla would be fun too but I have a hard time believing the wild are actually on his radar.

It's possible we're on his radar. Im sure he's pretty familiar with this organization by now. I just don't think it would've been the news scoop it was if there wasn't at least some mutual interest. Whether he signs here or not is a different story. He wants to win. Those teams that can win now are probably the only teams he'd consider. On a side note I also see signing both Vanek and Iginla (or another scoring forward) as a possibility because teams within our Division & Conference are going to get significantly tougher next year via signings/trades IMO.

 

[Victorious Secret]

I'm apprehensive for tomorrow. First time in a while I feel that we could really handcuff ourselves.

 

[Shoresy]

Well del-zotto is a better option then both Ballard and Mitchell.

That's why I said we should still pitch him an offer

 

[LordFletcher]

del z is complete crap and can't play D. He is a winger / Defenseman who will not be anything that this team currently or in the future needs.

My #1 for tomorrow is Iginla but I don't see it happening so that means Vanek as long as he is happy enough with our offer and NYI still isn't throwing crazy money around. If we land Vanek, I truly hope it isn't for more than 3 years, I can stomach 4 but if its 5 or more, I will for the first time be mad with Chuck.

I am good with Niskanen for 5 years at @6.25 or so, 6 years I could stomach if the deal nets him under 6... anything more than that is crazy talk in either years or $.

after that, I truly don't know yet as I am dreaming bit but reasonable

does coverage start tomorrow at 11 or 10 anyone know?

 

[Ban Hammered]

Russo saying the Wild have not contacted Niskanen's agent so likely a no there and a no for Erhoff. Vanek and Iginla top of the list. May go after Stralman as well.

 

[TaLoN]

Russo saying the Wild have not contacted Niskanen's agent so likely a no there and a no for Erhoff. Vanek and Iginla top of the list. May go after Stralman as well.

I notice Russo has been talking up Michell less and less, would be much happier with Stralman!

 

[BusQuets]

Well del-zotto is a better option then both Ballard and Mitchell.

Mitchell is for replacing Stoner. Del zotto is similar to Ballard though. Good on the offensive zone but lacks on defensive side. No need for him.

 

[kfan22]

Iginla is supposed to get back to the Wild in the morning so we must interest him

 

[Engebretson]

Iginla is supposed to get back to the Wild in the morning so we must interest him

He's at the top of my list. Would be great to see him in a Wild uniform for a year and would be a great mentor for the kids.

 

[Nharris31]

Mitchell is for replacing Stoner. Del zotto is similar to Ballard though. Good on the offensive zone but lacks on defensive side. No need for him.

I would not be sad if they lost out on Mitchell and got Stralman.

 

[BusQuets]

I think for some reason Iginla might mesh with Koivu quite well. Obviously i will be wrong.

 

[BusQuets]

I would not be sad if they lost out on Mitchell and got Stralman.

Yeah I would like Stralman more too. Although we need the big #6/7 dman if Stoner isn't re-signed.

 

[kfan22]

He's at the top of my list. Would be great to see him in a Wild uniform for a year and would be a great mentor for the kids.

Iginla wants 2 years thats why it wont work in Boston unless they clear space. I have no problem giving him 2 years

 

[tomthestone*]

After reading Russo's write-up, I get the feeling Vanek/Iginla isn't an either/or proposition. It's hard to think Iginla would have a better situation to jump into than Minnesota if he can't wait out the Bruins' cap situation.

 

[kfan22]

After reading Russo's write-up, I get the feeling Vanek/Iginla isn't an either/or proposition. It's hard to think Iginla would have a better situation to jump into than Minnesota if he can't wait out the Bruins' cap situation.

There are a lot of good fits for him out there not just Minnesota

 

[Montana41]

He's at the top of my list. Would be great to see him in a Wild uniform for a year and would be a great mentor for the kids.

He'd be such a great mentor for any of our younger players but would be pure gold with regards to Coyle and Nino...

 

[Montana41]

Iginla wants 2 years thats why it wont work in Boston unless they clear space. I have no problem giving him 2 years

Absolutely - Iginla is such a superbly conditioned athlete, he'd be good to go for another 3-4 years at an elite level...

 

[Engebretson]

Iginla wants 2 years thats why it wont work in Boston unless they clear space. I have no problem giving him 2 years

Definitely give him two years if that's what it takes. I just want to finally cheer for the guy instead of constantly having my heart broken by him.

 

[TaLoN]

Yeah I would like Stralman more too. Although we need the big #6/7 dman if Stoner isn't re-signed.

I think the Wild will only sign 1 veteran D-man.... After hearing Fletcher's comments about defense taking a back seat this offseason to goal scoring...we either get a bruising guy to replace Stoner, or we get puck mover that can potentially supplement the top 4 for a few years. Stralman would be the latter, and my preference.

 

[Northland Wild Man]

If we could land both Vanek and Iggy tomorrow.....

 

[Billy Mays Here*]

If we could land both Vanek and Iggy tomorrow.....

It will be one or the other, not both.

 

[Minnewildsota]

It will be one or the other, not both.

Says who? Obviously they're going to sign here far under market value to make a run at the cup.