Will Kunin Make The Wild Roster This Fall?

[keppel146]

Will Kunin Make The Wild Roster This Fall?

Do you want him to make the team or play in Iowa?

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[Wild11MN]

I'd rather have him in Iowa, but there's no doubt he'll be up there at some point. Will he make the team right away? For some reason I keep thinking this is more and more likely. That could depend on what our RFAs make I suppose and whether we sign some more 4th line vets for more than the minimum. So I'm actually voting yes.

 

[123TripleDoge]

My guess is he makes for 9 games or whatever, is scratched a few games, burns a year of his elc, then stays in minors til the playoffs

 

[Dr Jan Itor]

Iowa. 17 minutes a night, power play, penalty kill, end of games.

 

[Saga of the Elk]

Assuming that the big three RFAs get signed he'll be in Iowa, and I think he should be there regardless. I don't think having all of JEE, Kunin and Olofsson in key roles is a good plan to start the season.

One issue is potentially playing time. If the plan is to make Kunin a center that pushes Rau to a wing, makes O'Reilly the NHL guy, pushes Anas down a line and probably keeps Gilmour in Rapid City. Lots of moving parts in other words, even if Kunin will be an obvious priority for development.

 

[Wabit]

Too soon for a good guess from me. Foligino, Granny, and Nino haven't been signed yet to see what cap space there is to get one of the few good UFAs left on the market.

But it's a poll so, I'll go with a yes based on the current 50 man roster.

 

[keppel146]

My guess is he makes for 9 games or whatever, is scratched a few games, burns a year of his elc, then stays in minors til the playoffs

I don't know if I should laugh or cry. this seems to be the CF way.

 

[Nharris31]

My guess is he makes for 9 games or whatever, is scratched a few games, burns a year of his elc, then stays in minors til the playoffs

I really don't think that's how it works with Kunin. He signed a contract out of College not Juniors or Europe.

 

[AKL]

First injury call-up

 

[Minnesota]

He'll get 8 games at some point this year.

 

[Dr Jan Itor]

My guess is he makes for 9 games or whatever, is scratched a few games, burns a year of his elc, then stays in minors til the playoffs

Pretty sure playing in the AHL burns a year anyway.

 

[TaLoN]

Pretty sure playing in the AHL burns a year anyway.

It didn't with Tuch. Not that it matters for us anymore.

Edit: oh, a year of his elc, not of his free agent clock... yeah, that gets burned. He'll be getting paid on that contact no matter which he plays, so yes, his elc is getting burned either way.

 

[Digitalbooya]

I think he will make the team and then be sent down after a few games.

 

[keppel146]

all I know is that it's welcomed news when Bomber says he's in awesome hockey shape and dominating the prospects camp.

 

[mulefarm]

He'll play all 82 games and end up with 40-45 pts. Too good to waste in Iowa.

 

[Victorious Secret]

He'll play all 82 games and end up with 40-45 pts. Too good to waste in Iowa.

Development is a waste?

 

[Minnesota]

Development is a waste?

Devil's advocate: He'd develop in the NHL as well. Perhaps better?

 

[Dr Jan Itor]

Devil's advocate: He'd develop in the NHL as well. Perhaps better?

He's not playing over Koivu, Staal or Ek. Would rather give him a shot at center, and not with 4th line minutes.

 

[Digitalbooya]

He's not playing over Koivu, Staal or Ek. Would rather give him a shot at center, and not with 4th line minutes.

I wouldn't be so sure on JEE. Though I think the spot for Kunin would be 3RW.

 

[mulefarm]

Development is a waste?

Look at what Toronto's rookies did. No reason he can't play in the NHL all year.

 

[TaLoN]

Look at what Toronto's rookies did. No reason he can't play in the NHL all year.

Unless he's simply not ready, which is very possible.

 

[Victorious Secret]

Look at what Toronto's rookies did. No reason he can't play in the NHL all year.

I'd say the problem is you thinking Kunin is anywhere close to Marner/Nylander/Matthews. Sure, he may get a few looks. No way is he on the roster all year.

 

[mulefarm]

Look what Aho, Point and Werenski did. The Wild really need him to contribute if they are going to improve.

 

[Saga of the Elk]

Again, he's not at those guys' level (yet). Werenski is a blue-chip who barely missed the 2014 draft, Aho had a full season and a half of pro hockey under his belt when he made his debut, and Point is a full year older.

The question for me is where would Kunin play, whose job is he taking? Time in the AHL will be good for him and there's no pressing need for him to play above his level.

 

[Wildfish]

I don't think he makes it out of camp, unless it's for the 9 game stint. But I do believe he will be on the roster full time by the end of the season