Quoting: Jeffrey4649
Why would the Wild make this trade? To pay Barzal more than Kaprizov and get a much less productive player. Barzal is who he is. A really nice player but not a superstar. KK is a superstar.
I think you need to pay a premium to get a 1C, and I think Barzal can be a game breaker with different linemates (like Boldy). Here was my list of reasons on the other post:
MN Needs a top C
I'm not sure Kaprizov signs in 2 years
IF Kaprizov signs, he will probably get a bajillion dollars. I like Barzal locked in at ~$9M
Already have a star winger in Boldy (my opinion)
Boldy plays extremely well with speedy linemates (Hughes, Zegras, Newhook, Beniers, Fiala, Johansson)
I'm sick of the Wild PP having no right shot forward. Barzal can run it for them.