Quoting: qwertymann
That is entirely unhelpful. But like if you were offered Pettersson (50% retained) straight up for him, you would say no? There is a price. It may be high but what is it?
He's one of the few players on roster with size and the physicality necessary to play against the other teams in the central division who are all much bigger than the Wild are. He was also 1/3 of the best shutdown line in hockey last year and which has predominantly been unable to play together yet this year, due to his being injured, which is a large reason why the team has struggled so far.
It's not a question about value, or if it's an overpay, it's a matter of need right now vs getting assets back but only because we're rebuilding type of scenario.
Right now, the team isn't rebuilding. The goal is to make the playoffs.
He's not available.