Let's see what he can do as a GM before we plan a parade for him.

Trav Zimmerman lmao I never said anything about planning a parade for him, nor am I that stupid or naive to think the Wild are anywhere close yet. But his moves have been solid so far, the few moves he’s made. I was just commenting on his personality and overall demeanor. I’d go through a brick wall for him.

@@FriendlyNeighboorhoodWildFan Sounds like he told Koivu he will not be returning to MN. That's a great start!!!!!!!! He needs to do the same with Galchenyuk as the Wild have a plethora of 4th line Centres. I'd like to seen him extend Brodin and package a trade deal Dumba +(Greenway or Donato) + pick for a legit Centre then find another on in Free Agency (Granlund maybe?) Centre is the biggest need IMO. Someone needs to open-hand slap Fenton (wherever she is) for that Zuccarello signing. 🍻

Trav Zimmerman I like Galchenyuk and thought overall he played really well at center even though he had a lousy showing in the play in round, and I would be willing to see him on a one year deal. I wouldn’t sign Granlund, especially since we’ve seen him at center before, and while solid, he didn’t take off until he moved to wing, and I like Galchenyuk at center over Granlund a lot more. But that’s just me. As for Brodin/Dumba, I really don’t want to see either go, and I would think carefully before trading either one. The return has to be a grand slam. And as for Zuccarello, I’m a huge fan of his, but I agree that contract is brutal. I’m really hoping he will bounce back next season and live up to it. I think he can click with Kaprizov, but idk. We’ll see. I don’t envy Billy Guerin and the decisions he has to make. Also, I’m all for trading Greenway, but I would like to see a full season of Donato in the top 6 before just disregarding him so easily. He was never going to succeed in a fourth line checking role. He should be playing top line minutes over some others on the left side in my opinion. He at least needs to be given a serious look there. Greenway needs to apply himself more. I don’t think he’s the only one either. I don’t see this team making the playoffs next year, so I wouldn’t make any knee jerk reactions/signings/trades just to try to win now. Wild aren’t close. But I also have a feeling Guerin might deliver on the real “tweaks” we were promised that could help this team make a quick turnaround. I don’t think anyone besides Fiala, Spurgeon, Suter and Kaprizov are untouchable, so there’s no shortage of options.

@@FriendlyNeighboorhoodWildFan Unfortunately Guerin just signed Nick Bjugstad. A guy that can't stay healthy. Another sign this team is lost. Zuccarello is God awful. Hes not a guy that makes guys better he proved that here. He was decent when playing with decent players. Plus, he's on the wrong side of 30. He's not going to get better, IMO. Bottom line Wild have no true #1 PR #2 Centre.

Na I think the pieces already in place by former GM. He just need to add some to it and the team's good.

What's your opinion now, after the Wild retired his number?

Yeah it was unreal I was there..class act by a class organization..look at what Billy has done each move had a reason as tough as it was...or we wouldn't have the team we have now!

@@Sincopare I feel a lot better about it. Mikko is still part of the team learning the ins and the outs of it. It must have been awesome to be there.