Minnesota Wild fire GM Fenton

[ericdaoust]

I'll agree with the premise, but I think they're more likely to be last in the West than make the playoffs.

I think they're better than that short-term but they're definitely trending in that direction. They're going to be worse every year and it'll stay that way for a while.

[chuckcouples]

I think they're better than that short-term but they're definitely trending in that direction. They're going to be worse every year and it'll stay that way for a while.

I think the Wild are going to be severely under-rated this season. Sure they would be a lot better if they had Granlund instead of Fiala and Niederreiter instead of Rask but they still have a solid lineup and arguably the best top 4 d in the West.

[tweetdrivr]

I think the Wild are going to be severely under-rated this season. Sure they would be a lot better if they had Granlund instead of Fiala and Niederreiter instead of Rask but they still have a solid lineup and arguably the best top 4 d in the West.

Have to disagree. They have a decent top 4 but San Jose’s is better, Calgary’s is better, Nashville’s is better. Dallas and Colorado are close as well. Arguably top 4 2nd tier D maybe...

[ericdaoust]

I think the Wild are going to be severely under-rated this season. Sure they would be a lot better if they had Granlund instead of Fiala and Niederreiter instead of Rask but they still have a solid lineup and arguably the best top 4 d in the West.

I wish you the best in cheering for your favorite team!

[agentzero]

Was Fenton in Nashville when Leipold owned them? He gave him a chance and it was a disaster. Better cut ties quick. Everyone makes mistakes. Smart people learn from them quickly.

Karpizov ain’t coming to this tire fire is he?

[mounD]

I feel like the Wild have at least a couple more middling seasons in which they compete for a playoff spot and only end up with a mid round draft pick before bottoming out completely and actually embracing a real rebuild.

[Zorro]

How long until Ron Hextall is hired as the new Minnesota Wild GM??

[mounD]

How long until Ron Hextall is hired as the new Minnesota Wild GM??

I think Hextall would be great if they actually want to rebuild. I thought he was great with Philadelphia.

[stevegamer]

I think Hextall would be great if they actually want to rebuild. I thought he was great with Philadelphia.

I concur. I wish he was still with the Flyers instead of the current failed retread GM Fletcher.

[DocMcPuffin]

Was Fenton in Nashville when Leipold owned them? He gave him a chance and it was a disaster. Better cut ties quick. Everyone makes mistakes. Smart people learn from them quickly.

Karpizov ain’t coming to this tire fire is he?

I think Kaprizov still comes over, but whomever takes the GM position needs to make it a priority to ensure he's still a huge part of their future. I believe Fenton made an effort to communicate that to him, but it never hurts to remind Kaprizov just how valuable the organization thinks he is.

[mounD]

I’m certainly glad I traded Kaprizov last summer for Kotkaniemi + 1st rounder (became 9th oa).

[ericdaoust]

I’m certainly glad I traded Kaprizov last summer for Kotkaniemi + 1st rounder (became 9th oa).

I'd say there's a solid chance Kotkaniemi alone outperforms Kaprizov. Odds would still favor Kap at their respective peaks but it's not a slam dunk.

[mounD]

I'd say there's a solid chance Kotkaniemi alone outperforms Kaprizov. Odds would still favor Kap at their respective peaks but it's not a slam dunk.

My trade partner and I are the top two teams in the dynasty, so I can understand why he was taking a swing on the pure upside and winger eligibility for Kaprizov, but I’m very happy with the deal.

[lucafen4]

My trade partner and I are the top two teams in the dynasty, so I can understand why he was taking a swing on the pure upside and winger eligibility for Kaprizov, but I’m very happy with the deal.

I have no concerns on Kaprizov coming over. More confident in that than I was this time last year in Gusev making the leap, and I was pretty confident of that.
That said It's a solid deal. Kotkan is one of those under the radar offensive players.
I think he'll surprise in the next couple years as to what his ceiling is (kudos to Jouko-Pouko for pumping his tires way before he was on anyone's radar). I
If you count FO's - then it's going to be even better for you.
There are sick players floating at the #9 slot in drafts this year. Beauty add.

[DocMcPuffin]

I'm actually glad nobody in my pool wants him. He's on my main roster so it makes it harder to deal him, but that's fine with me. He's sat there for 2 years so 1 more won't hurt. Arguably my best player even without playing one NHL game haha!