My last post about the Trade GusBus scenario…
The SotaPod guys (including Wild beat writer Joe Smith) discussed EXACTLY what I was talking about, they list the good and bad points of doing it…yes, there are more bad points doing it than good, but if you get an offer too good to say no to, you gotta take it…
They hypothetically ask for a 1st round pick and more in a trade (it would likely be a contender’s late 1st rounder) if Colorado was the team, I would prefer a top prospect instead of a pick (like Calum Ritchie) it also helps move some capspace back reducing GusBus’s $3.75 caphit…
It’s just funny listening to others discuss it (most of the points we all made in our thread) because if you truly try to make sense of it (re-signing Flower for 1 year, Trading Gus to Columbus this fall but Liane kills the trade, GMBG saying Wallstead needs alot more NHL games this season because he’s done everything he needed to do in Iowa and for him to buy a permanent home in St Paul) it doesn’t make sense to be in the situation they are in right now…3 goalies for 2 spots
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So we went from nobody wanted Gus this summer to getting a first rounder or a top prospect?
The only way someone wants him is if he is playing lights out right?
Well that would mean the wild are probably in playoff contention if he is playing lights out right?
Why in the hell would you then trade him to a division rival trying to beat you into the playoffs or beat you in the playoffs.
Seams like a great way to keep the locker room.
Hey guys I know we are in position for the playoffs, but I wanted to get the young guy some reps and have flower get his retirement tour, so we are going to trade the guy that has been in net all season. Cool?
Yeah cool Billy.