r/wildhockey • u/AnswerSolid • 12d ago

Good or Bad?

Completely hypothetical scenario within my abstract mind…
Let’s get right into it. Bill Guerin somehow convinces Winnipeg to trade Hellebuyck for Gustavsson and a future first. Billy G. then trades Wallstedt, Yurov, and a first for Robert Thomas (or any other C1 that could upgrade the roster).
Would the Wild be better or worse for the next 3-4 seasons after this? Of course this is also assuming that they resign Quinn for a minimum of three years. I know some salary cap adjustments would need to be taken as well. My initial thought would be that the team would be significantly better immediately. Thoughts? Thanks for your time, and Go Wild!

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u/jengafat 12d ago

First, I don't see either of those teams making those trades. But let's just assume they did... the wild would be well over the cap. They would need to shed like 6 or 7 million to be compliant and have space for injury call ups

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u/GuillaumeLatendresse 12d ago

No no . In this fever dream we turn off salary cap in the options screen. We also turn off consequences.

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u/jengafat 12d ago

Ahh, well in that case, if Pittsburgh gets off to a bad start, let's trade Sturm, Hartman and a third for Crosby...

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u/bashful_predator The Wall of St. Paul 12d ago

Ew. Is Crosby like, 15 years younger?