Jbcraig1883
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Overall, I am fine with the rankings. I think Stramel and Lambos are where they are on the list purely from draft position though.
If Yurov can stick at center in the NHL, 1-3 at the center position starts looking very strong for the Wild.
JEE - do everything center who slots somewhere between a Koivu-Kopitar top end.
Yurov - highly skilled center who pushes the pace and feasts on matchups. Live with the hiccups.
Rossi - Responsible but enough skill and scoring prowess to be a factor in this type of role.
Now to find some more talent at the wing.
While I think Yurov will fit so easily on the wing because we already have JEE-Rossi and Johansson sucks, I'm with you - any strong playoff contending team SHOULD have 3 lines deep, not the 2 lines Minnesota Wild have been used to.If Yurov can stick at center in the NHL, 1-3 at the center position starts looking very strong for the Wild.
JEE - do everything center who slots somewhere between a Koivu-Kopitar top end.
Yurov - highly skilled center who pushes the pace and feasts on matchups. Live with the hiccups.
Rossi - Responsible but enough skill and scoring prowess to be a factor in this type of role.
Now to find some more talent at the wing.
If the relationship between the Wild and Firstov has soured, would there be any value in trading his rights?
He does have an NHL contract btw
Has there been any word on if Wild are still interesting in giving Firstov a chance?
Last time I recall Russo mentioning him, he referred to Firstov as "another Khovanov" which seems harsh considering Khovanov couldn't even make it in VHL.
Hopefully that's just Russo's own take and not the front office's, given his takes on KHL haven't been the most accurate in the past.
Has there been any word on if Wild are still interesting in giving Firstov a chance?
Last time I recall Russo mentioning him, he referred to Firstov as "another Khovanov" which seems harsh considering Khovanov couldn't even make it in VHL.
Hopefully that's just Russo's own take and not the front office's, given his takes on KHL haven't been the most accurate in the past.
No room for quitters here, sorry.
Because they don't have to? Even if he said he'd never come back what's the point of terminating his contract when you gain nothing except 1 of 50 contract slots, and retain his exclusive rights for years if you just let it continue.If he was quitting why wouldn't they terminate his contract
Makes u think
Because they don't have to? Even if he said he'd never come back what's the point of terminating his contract when you gain nothing except 1 of 50 contract slots, and retain his exclusive rights for years if you just let it continue.
Not really pettiness but ok.So pettiness? Got it
Alternatively maybe they just have no issue with him going back to the KHL to develop? Idk
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Definitely a quitter, even if he comes back.Huh, maybe he's not a quitter after all. Maybe the Wild didn't have a problem with him developing in Russia. Just maybe.
beggars can’t be choosers. This team desperately needs young legs and offense.Definitely a quitter, even if he comes back.
Greater than 50/50 one would think. Our depth up front is atrocious.Given his age and pro experience, how likely is it that Firstov could make the roster or see significant NHL action in call ups next season?
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