Jimtown guy Posted March 15, 2022 Share Posted March 15, 2022 From the Athletic: With a deeper forward group than years past — thanks to the Kevin Fiala, Frederick Gaudreau, Matt Boldysecond line — the Wild are in a position to make a serious playoff run this year. Given their impending cap crunch, primarily due to some hefty incoming buyout costs, it’s in their best interest to make the best of what’s been a strong season. The problem is the last month or so has challenged them — especially between the pipes. There have been some defensive lapses this last month, and neither goalie has responded well to that workload. That play in net is what really separates them for the ‘average championship blueprint’ they should be striving for. While they don’t have an elite first-line center, at least they have two elite wingers to make up for it to an extent. There really isn’t anything propping their goaltenders up, though. So maybe management should be looking elsewhere. The Wild aren’t the only team looking for a goaltender, the Oilers and Capitals are on the market as well. So are teams outside of the playoff picture like the Devils. And this year, there aren’t too many stellar goalies available. But last year’s Vezina winner could be — it just has to be for the right opportunity. Adding a goalie of Fleury’s caliber could solidify the crease for the Wild and help them take the next steps. Solidifying Minnesota’s place in the playoff race only hurts the chances of the Golden Knights even reaching the playoffs, who currently sit in the second wild card seed. If the Golden Knights reach the postseason and somehow match up with last year’s Round 1 opponent, it would only be fitting if he played a key role in eliminating them just like he did the Wild last year. It would be the petty revenge we’re looking for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Math Posted March 15, 2022 Share Posted March 15, 2022 Meanwhile, I'm not sure if I like this one: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimtown guy Posted March 15, 2022 Author Share Posted March 15, 2022 I know Fleury is somewhat of a pipe dream but damn he could make a huge difference 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallyTigerShark Posted March 15, 2022 Share Posted March 15, 2022 25 minutes ago, Jimtown guy said: I know Fleury is somewhat of a pipe dream but damn he could make a huge difference He would. I also wouldn’t mind trying to pry Varlamov away from the Islanders. He’d probably be more costly though since he has a year remaining after this one. And while he’s a cheaper cap hit than MAF, the $5M next year might cause problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notfondajane Posted March 16, 2022 Share Posted March 16, 2022 4 hours ago, Jimtown guy said: I know Fleury is somewhat of a pipe dream but damn he could make a huge difference FLEURY SUCKS! HE will hurt your team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimtown guy Posted March 16, 2022 Author Share Posted March 16, 2022 10 minutes ago, notfondajane said: FLEURY SUCKS! HE will hurt your team. I will politely disagree 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notfondajane Posted March 16, 2022 Share Posted March 16, 2022 3 hours ago, Jimtown guy said: I will politely disagree Watch him on every single shot. You will see that he is not as good as his numbers say he is. He loses sight of rebounds to easily. Shots from the blue line he has a hard time seeing even when he has a clean view. A few times he will catch the puck then drop it only to have an opposing player score. It happens to often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimtown guy Posted March 21, 2022 Author Share Posted March 21, 2022 (edited) Edited March 21, 2022 by Jimtown guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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TallyTigerShark Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 (edited) It’s done!!! Fleury to the Wild for a second round pick that could be elevated. Yes!!! Edit. The second round pick becomes a first rounder if the Wild make the conference finals AND Fleury wins 4 plus games in the first two rounds. Also, some speculation just now that Kappo could be on the move. Edited March 21, 2022 by TallyTigerShark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Math Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 And the Wild trying to trade Kähkonen in a separate deal. Great acquisition. Love the guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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bbgarnett Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 Khak to Sharks for Middleton 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallyTigerShark Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 Don’t remember much about Middleton specifically, but his numbers look good and I like the fact that he’s a little heavier than what we currently have along the blue line. We need some more bulk there. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbgarnett Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 29 minutes ago, TallyTigerShark said: Don’t remember much about Middleton specifically, but his numbers look good and I like the fact that he’s a little heavier than what we currently have along the blue line. We need some more bulk there. Plus he has a pretty sweet stache. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClusterChuck Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 Made sense that we aquired a 2nd round pick to go for Fluery which BG wanted to offer. Not a bad deal. And now we got some good D size. Pretty good day I'd say. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimtown guy Posted March 21, 2022 Author Share Posted March 21, 2022 23 minutes ago, ClusterChuck said: Made sense that we aquired a 2nd round pick to go for Fluery which BG wanted to offer. Not a bad deal. And now we got some good D size. Pretty good day I'd say. I think it’s a great day 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClusterChuck Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 6 minutes ago, Jimtown guy said: I think it’s a great day No matter how this all pans out, It's going to be a very interesting stretch to the PO's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CreaseAndAssist Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 Wild trade for Marc-Andre Fleury and others in NHL Trade Deadline Day Blitz Crazy day, I think I'm really curious about Middleton. One would think Fleury would benefit from better defensive support than he had in Chicago but that's a pretty low bar. We certainly made some mid-season tweaks to this lineup. I didn't think we overpaid like previous Wild GM's have done around deadline time. I cover all of the moves here. Enjoy and discuss. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClusterChuck Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 I don't think Talbot will feel like it's a "punch in the gut" for the most part. It's not like he was going to play in every PO game anyhow. Now we've added strength in G and I'm hoping Talbot would want the team to succeed more than how much he plays. I don't imagine Fluery starting every game either. Speaking of Low bars...Shooter McGuerin continues to blow away the bar level with his moves. I'm ok with trading Kahkonen because how do you even come up with a decent offer to resign given his inconsistency which isn't all his fault either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockey-78 Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 Fleury still has a lot of game in him but trading Kahkonen is a bonehead move. Amazing how time passes by and yet the Wild FO is so incompetent or unwilling in keeping their top prospects. The only clever side of this is that Talbot ends riding the pine where he belongs, too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Math Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 This should be listed as former Wild, but Parisé is about to be extended. So, LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Confrontational Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 Good luck with Fluery - hopefully better chemistry with MN than Chicago... I was kind of hoping Vegas got him back - but no dice... Good luck tonight... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Math Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 Doesn't he have a car ?!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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