What would it take to acquire Mikael Granlund?

[Ring of Fire]

After watching some WJC games, the Granlund brothers have looked very strong together. It's a gamble, but if the Flames could acquire Mikael Granlund and unite the brothers we might have something special. He was the 9th overall pick in 2010, considered Minnesota's top prospect and some consider him to be one of the best players not playing in the NHL. Minnesota is in a playoff spot and may be looking to make a run.

What would it take to acquire Mikael Granlund from the Minnesota Wild?

[Flames Draft Watcher]

A lot. They might do it for Backlund + Brodie + our 1st rounder this year or something along those lines. They might do it for Iginla.

[Sainters7]

Isn't the guy considered the best player not in the NHL right now? That'd be a very tall order. And considering its within our division, it makes it even tougher. Honestly I don't think it could happen.

[likwid888]

Too much for it to be worth it. Although, they may want to get Markus from us, which we could probably make them overpay for.

[flamesfan55]

A huge overpayment that we can't afford.

[diane_phaneuf]

I think I saw Bob McKenzie say in one of the WJ preview shows he was considered the best prospect in the league right now

I can't imagine they are looking to move him

Would probably take Sven +++

[kirant]

Probably your first born son.

[VladtheImpaler]

Baertschi + our 1st I would guess. However, given the relative stature of the two, it's more likely that Minnesota acquires (or tries to) Markus...

[Ring of Fire]

Originally Posted by VladtheImpaler

Baertschi + our 1st I would guess. However, given the relative stature of the two, it's more likely that Minnesota acquires (or tries to) Markus...

Then out of curiousity what do you think Markus Granlund would be worth?

[GirlySports]

hmmm who would we want from Minnesota?

[Diabloito Rojo]

Originally Posted by Ring of Fire

Then out of curiousity what do you think Markus Granlund would be worth?

Not that much. He's Marcel to Mikael's Marian.

[blankall]

Originally Posted by Ring of Fire

Then out of curiousity what do you think Markus Granlund would be worth?

Markus has gotten a lot better since the draft. We'd want a first rounder plus another descent prospect.

Not bad considering we only used a 2nd to get him a few months ago. A second that we got in the Erixon deal.

[VladtheImpaler]

Originally Posted by Ring of Fire

Then out of curiousity what do you think Markus Granlund would be worth?

No clue - it depends on how his progress is viewed since the draft. We drafted him 45th overall... so if he is considered to have progressed well, maybe Minnesota's 1st? Again, no clue if that's realistic.

[FlamesAddiction]

Originally Posted by VladtheImpaler

Baertschi + our 1st I would guess. However, given the relative stature of the two, it's more likely that Minnesota acquires (or tries to) Markus...

I was thinking the same thing. Maybe Minnesota would overpay a little to get Markus to get the brother combo.

[Parallex]

Originally Posted by Ring of Fire

Then out of curiousity what do you think Markus Granlund would be worth?

To the Wild or to team X? I dunno... late 1st round pick (20-30 overall)?

[Da_Chief]

Won't get a 1st for Markus.

Probably an early 2nd (30-40 range)

[troutman]

After all the "sister" taunts we have laid-down on Canuck Nation?

[Hockey_Ninja]

A lot and i mean a loooooot. Bartschi would have to be included in the deal for sure, just say no Feaster. If anything i wouldn't be shocked if Minnesota tried to acquire Markus from us.

[Huntingwhale]

Time for the ol' throw our garbage at another team for their top prospect proposal.

Stajan, Sarich , Bourque
for
Granlund.

[Muffins]

Originally Posted by troutman

After all the "sister" taunts we have laid-down on Canuck Nation?

Totally different scenario. These brothers aren't twins who sleep in a bunk bed