If i was MIN GM, I'd accept that for sure. I really hope they shop Dumba. There's been some indication lately that he may not be as available as originally assumed, but who knows with those post-season wrap up meetings. Could just be media fodder to try and keep trade rumors at bay.

You think there's any chance Patrick or Frost get converted to W? I remember Chuck saying Frost is a center, but I just don't see one of these two centering a fourth line. And with the "Patrick unhappy" rumors swirling, this won't make things better.

you could even go deeper with this roster if you wanted. I 100% think Fletch will try and have Seattle take either Jake or JVR, so you could theoritcally add at least 7 mil in cap space. Plus all the extra you have as the 13/14 F and 7/8th d guys, you could have another 12 mil in cap space. How awesome would Dougie H or an RNH look in the lineup? Even Blake Coleman will be a cheaper UFA option who could really bring some gritt to our middle/bottom 6

For the millionth time, Graves will either be selected by Seattle or retained. They aren't trading him somewhere else.

I'd also take this deal all day. If we can not shed contracts we will have to rely on rookies coming in until Parise/Suter come off the books. So a first and players will work in Minny, just have to find the players that can contribute.