Nico Sturm returns to the Minnesota Wild on a two-year deal, bringing his faceoff prowess and penalty-killing skills. Bill Guerin’s comments on Marco Rossi’s potential offer sheet situation raise eyebrows. The Wild’s roster puzzle takes shape with Vladimir Tarasenko’s addition and Freddy Gaudreau’s departure.
Host Seth Toupal breaks down Sturm’s impact, analyzing his 58.8% faceoff win rate and potential to solidify the fourth line. Guerin’s stance on matching any Rossi offer sheet sparks speculation about contract negotiations and trade possibilities. The episode explores potential line combinations, including Kirill Kaprizov-Marco Rossi-Mats Zuccarello as the top line and Matt Boldy-Joel Eriksson Ek-Vladimir Tarasenko on the second.
Discover how the Wild’s offseason moves could reshape their lineup and impact their Stanley Cup aspirations. Get the inside scoop on Minnesota’s roster strategy and player deployment for the upcoming NHL season.
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16 Comments
Someone should try to sign him. Columbus got tons of cap space. And the 1st and 3rd needed for a 4.6-7mil contract.
No splash
what about JOJO
Flat off season and just roster filling signings, nothing worthy of getting out of the first round.
I don't hate that 4th line
Day 2 of urban drinking beer after the early trades n signings day 3 will commence tomorrow night well tonight by the time standards. I WANT HERTL!!!
Why would kaprizov re-sign? Another first round exit at best with this awful roster
I really like this Sturm signing. Really good fit. I read those comments he made. The guy takes pride in being a good 4th line center, that’s pretty cool
*I think Rossi is dead to Billy, just like Kev was once Kev "crossed" Billy and didn't instantly sign or accept his offer. I think if Rossi isn't traded now he's moved at the deadline…..
*Im fine with Sturm coming back. He's a solid 4th liner and isn't blocking ANYONE from Iowa or beyond.
*Here's my guess on the top 2…….
Kirill Ek Boldy
Vlad Yurov Zucc
BUT I wouldnt mind seeing if Kirill Yurov Vlad click!
*Remember when Leipold said "nobody is going to offer more than us" regarding Kirill? And yet, he didn't sign yesterday……Perhaps Kirill wants to win a Cup? That will never happen in MN. Ever. I think Kirill is trying to decide if $14M+ is more impordant than $12M elsewhere + a chance at a Cup.
#SecondThoughts
Seth, this past season your podcast game has grown. You’ve moved up the lineup from an injury fill-in guy to a third line grinder. Let’s go!
I hope we can keep Vinnesota in the program, so he’s available for call up when necessary. Bro brought good energy when in the line up
With the "we will match any offer sheet on Rossi" has pulled the green curtain and exposed The Billy of Oz…he's no wizard!
Glad to see Guerin not panic and over pay in term or money for Boeser. 7 years is way too long in my opinion. There are still some solid options, maybe he jumps, maybe he doesn’t, but getting Sturm is a solid pick up. Image a guy winning some faceoffs – whew, heart attack city here. I also like taking a flyer out on Tarasenko for one year, perfect.
I’m glad you signed – never easy and I hope you got your bank, your worth a boatload on the market and free agency is a loose cannon at times.
Wild now need Rossi, pay him and move on, everything happens for a reason, all good.
Still not sold that these moves are going to help with a longer playoff run
#1 Kap/Yurov/Tarasenko
You have to try it. Prob not going to work, but Yurov could be better than expected, and Tarasenko is a crafty veteran.
#2 Boldy/Rossi/Zucc
#3 Ohgren/Ek/Foligno
Return of the GREEF line. Need a new acronym…OH-GREEF?
#4 Mojo/Sturm/Hartman
This line for speed, sub in Trenin for Mojo if line-up calls for more size.
I agree with you Seth, this roster is all over the place.
Неужели большего некого было подписать? Нам защиту надо укреплять ,у нас с ней проблемы .
Неужели нельзя было того же Джереми Лазона взять у нешвила ? Отличный защитник как по мне .Но защиту мы даже не думаем укреплять .А что касается Росси ,он корону на себя надел , не надо прогибаться под его хотелки ,но у нас центров кроме Эка нет поэтому я не понимаю почему при дефиците центров мы обменяли Гудро ? Это же глупо . Разве нет ?