*Wild Off-Season Chat*

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It would seem the Wild (imho) have solidified 2C-4C but still need a real deal Holyfield 1C? Can't imagine they're planning on Rossi coming into to fill that void.

[edit] fwiw Pens fans on social are not happy about losing Gaudreau.

[Hoop Dreams]

[Hoop Dreams]

[bombers3shooter]

Bring it the fuck on Ryan!!!

[Ron Burgundy 4 President]

Obviously BG isn’t done building the roster for next season yet, but I’m not too impressed early on here. Still need to extend Fiala and Kap as well.

[Hoop Dreams]

https://twitter.com/RussoHockey/status/ ... 00384?s=19

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https://twitter.com/PuckPedia/status/14 ... 05440?s=19

[Hornets]

Don't know a thing about these new guys other than Goligoski......

[Slap Shot]

Adds to the plethora of one-year signings.

[Hornets]

Still putting my trust in BG but good golly he has some work to do.....

[Ask Not]

Be prepared for 4 years of bargain basement FA's with no term.

[Slap Shot]

Be prepared for 4 years of bargain basement FA's with no term.

Why's that? I'm really hoping the FA's for this year are not the norm.

That said I can't see them improving on last season without at least 1 significant move if not 2 before the season starts.

[Hornets]

Be prepared for 4 years of bargain basement FA's with no term.

Why's that? I'm really hoping the FA's for this year are not the norm.

That said I can't see them improving on last season without at least 1 significant move if not 2 before the season starts.

Guessing that Billy G is REALLY counting on Boldy to make an impact this season and Rossi perhaps late in the season or for sure next year...

[Slap Shot]

Be prepared for 4 years of bargain basement FA's with no term.

Why's that? I'm really hoping the FA's for this year are not the norm.

That said I can't see them improving on last season without at least 1 significant move if not 2 before the season starts.

Guessing that Billy G is REALLY counting on Boldy to make an impact this season and Rossi perhaps late in the season or for sure next year...

He has to be thinking Boldy and Rossi but that's a huge gamble. Especially when KK is itching to leave if they don't get their shit together.

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Wild and Fiala agree to a 1-year deal.

Am I wrong that it feels as if most of the roster is on 1-year contracts?

[Angry Waters]

Wild and Fiala agree to a 1-year deal.

Am I wrong that it feels as if most of the roster is on 1-year contracts?

The key to the Fiala deal is that we still control his rights after this year, since he'll just be an RFA. I did think he would sign a much longer deal, though. However, this is probably the best for both parties. I view this guy as a perennial streaky 30+ goal scorer who can carry a team for a stretch moving forward. If they were to create a 'super line' with him and Thrill, 40+ goals isn't unrealistic. Nonetheless, good leverage for both parties.

Now, onto getting Kap signed. The 5/9 being floated around should hopefully get it done.

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Another 1-year contract.

[Hornets]

Another 1-year contract.

Good pick up I'd say...

[Larryk1957]

Another 1-year contract.

Good pick up I'd say...

Agreed. Great contract for a solid veteran damn.

Time to trade Dumba. Frees up salary and He still has value.

[Mnwild1128]

Wild and Fiala agree to a 1-year deal.

Am I wrong that it feels as if most of the roster is on 1-year contracts?

The key to the Fiala deal is that we still control his rights after this year, since he'll just be an RFA. I did think he would sign a much longer deal, though. However, this is probably the best for both parties. I view this guy as a perennial streaky 30+ goal scorer who can carry a team for a stretch moving forward. If they were to create a 'super line' with him and Thrill, 40+ goals isn't unrealistic. Nonetheless, good leverage for both parties.

Now, onto getting Kap signed. The 5/9 being floated around should hopefully get it done.

Kirill is not signing for 5 years. And I also doubt he only gets 9 million. Otherwise he would have signed long ago already. Imo he is wanting no more than 3 years and at least 10 million per season.

[Jaamz]

Wild and Fiala agree to a 1-year deal.

Am I wrong that it feels as if most of the roster is on 1-year contracts?

The key to the Fiala deal is that we still control his rights after this year, since he'll just be an RFA. I did think he would sign a much longer deal, though. However, this is probably the best for both parties. I view this guy as a perennial streaky 30+ goal scorer who can carry a team for a stretch moving forward. If they were to create a 'super line' with him and Thrill, 40+ goals isn't unrealistic. Nonetheless, good leverage for both parties.

Now, onto getting Kap signed. The 5/9 being floated around should hopefully get it done.

Kirill is not signing for 5 years. And I also doubt he only gets 9 million. Otherwise he would have signed long ago already. Imo he is wanting no more than 3 years and at least 10 million per season.

He's not getting 10 mil on a 3 year contract.

[JPM]

Where's Wanger? He has the Wild winning multiple cups when they signed Parise and Suter.

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[mglviks]

Please!!!!! Just get it done

[NonprovincialMNFan]

Maybe this is a dumb question, can the Wild structure a 5 yr contract with Kirill that has cap hits that vary...like 10m the first two yrs and then 7m the next two with the 5th year being for 11m?

[Hornets]

Maybe this is a dumb question, can the Wild structure a 5 yr contract with Kirill that has cap hits that vary...like 10m the first two yrs and then 7m the next two with the 5th year being for 11m?

Not sure about that but regardless how it is laid out the Wild are going to be in pretty big trouble cap wise for a few years....better hope that Boldy, Rossi, Addison and a couple other youngins can contribute sooner than later!

[Beef Supreme]

Maybe this is a dumb question, can the Wild structure a 5 yr contract with Kirill that has cap hits that vary...like 10m the first two yrs and then 7m the next two with the 5th year being for 11m?

Not sure about that but regardless how it is laid out the Wild are going to be in pretty big trouble cap wise for a few years....better hope that Boldy, Rossi, Addison and a couple other youngins can contribute sooner than later!

I'm pretty sure the NHL has rules against this. They average out years and money to have a consistent hit. It's not like the NFL that way.


I think you could do this as a cash flow payment thing if dude just wants more money sooner. But for the cap, I think it's a flat number.


Anyone know for sure?



Oh, and 5/$9M would be acceptable to this casual hockey froob.

[NonprovincialMNFan]

Maybe this is a dumb question, can the Wild structure a 5 yr contract with Kirill that has cap hits that vary...like 10m the first two yrs and then 7m the next two with the 5th year being for 11m?

Not sure about that but regardless how it is laid out the Wild are going to be in pretty big trouble cap wise for a few years....better hope that Boldy, Rossi, Addison and a couple other youngins can contribute sooner than later!

I'm pretty sure the NHL has rules against this. They average out years and money to have a consistent hit. It's not like the NFL that way.


I think you could do this as a cash flow payment thing if dude just wants more money sooner. But for the cap, I think it's a flat number.


Anyone know for sure?



Oh, and 5/$9M would be acceptable to this casual hockey froob.

Yeah, that was my question....are the cap hits "flat" or can they vary.....thinking that if they could the wild would structure lower cap hits during the two years that zach/Sutter hit their max cap against us.

I also have no issue with the 5yrs for 9million contract. Sounds like a good compromise.

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