Assumptions:
1. The Wild feel it'd be easier to remain competitive with a Fiala-less roster than a (Dumba + 1-2 more cap casualties)-less roster. Therefore, it'd be better trade Fiala (and cry ourselves to sleep for the first few nights).
2. We do NOT make the conference finals; thereby, retaining our '22 1st.
3. We do NOT sign F. Johansson since a '22 2nd >>>> his value.
4. We need to keep Kaprizov happy. So keep Zucc. Also, we know he struggles with homesickness and therefore NEEDS a Russian-speaker. It's a huge reason why we've been hesitant to trade Kulikov. So if we trade Kulikov, we need to find a Russian replacement. If not now, maybe more Russian prospects. Idk.
5. The reports following the Fleury trade are true: Fleury isn't interested in being a one year rental and Geurin feels the same. So Fleury is likely to sign a 2-3 year, team friendly deal.
6. Bjugstad is happy with his role and the feeling is mutual from the Wild FO. Might as well resign him to the same deal.
Prospects (note: all X years away is relative to the beginning of the 22/23 season):
1. Wallstedt is another 2 years away despite dominating in Sweden. We aren't gonna rush him as he'll most certainly be our franchise goaltender for the next decade.
2. Lambos is another year away.
3. Khusnutdinov is another year away.
4. Peart is another 2-3 years away.
5. Beckman is another year away.
6. O'Rourke is another year away.
7. Hunt is another 2-3 years away.
2022 NHL Draft:
I'm using fchockey's draft simulator: https://nhlentrydraft.com/mock-draft/
1(OTT). Frank Nazar, C/RW, 5'10", 174lbs. Shifty winger that can play both center and wing.
1(MIN). Lian Bischel, LHD, 6'5", 216lbs. I know, I know ANOTHER LHD. However, Bischel is different since he brings size. He'll easily be able to replace Middleton.
2(VAN). Maveric Lamoureux, RHD, 6'7", 196lbs. BIG RHD.
2(COMP). Devin Kaplan, RW, 6'3", 198lbs. Big, physical RW.
side note: Bischel is the only one I really want. I trust Judd Brackett and will root for whatever players he selects.
OTB:
1. Addison, RHD. Offensive defensemen. I really like Dumba so feel we should trade Addison while his value is high.
2. Hunt, LHD. Personally, not a fan of him even if he's a Brackett pick.
3. Hunter Shaw, G.
Don't think I have seen anything that tied Kulikov to the Isles aside from fans on CF. I personally don't think he's enough of an improvement to LD so I hope the Isles aim higher
i like the ottawa deal for fiala but i think ottawa might want to keep the pick if the player they are after is still there when they pick.if not than they may trade the pick