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Originally Posted by bluejays
Can’t say I hate the Canucks to begin with, but like the majority said, I think they hit this trade out the park. The guy was pretty much wanting out to play with his brothers so it was public, and they still got that haul. Buium and a first would’ve been good but to get that much more was a home run. Minny still doesn’t feel like it’s there to be a legit contender to me. I can’t explain it. In this case with Hughes eventually leaving it seems silly the first wasn’t conditional on a resign.
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I think this pushes Minnesota into serious contention. Two legitimate top of their position players, excellent goaltending, and a very strong supporting cast.
They are missing the prototypical 1C. It will be interesting to see if they can buck the trend and win without.