After dealing Wayne Simmonds and the 20th overall pick for the 15th overall pick and Tobias Rieder, Millers GM continued to move out the old guard, bring in some new players and acquiring draft picks and prospects. Below is a list of recent moves and the GM’s reasoning behind them as well as updates on other possible transactions.
SIB trades P. Cehlarik-M to GEO for A. Cogliano & GEO 7th-19
Cogliano is UFA after the 2019 season, and with the addition of Rieder and the ascension of Radek Faksa to the 3rd line, “Cogs” was deemed expendable. Cehlarik is projected as a good 3rd line winger who could take a turn on a scoring line and not embarrass himself. He’s not expected to be a full time contributor until the 2019-20 season.
DAY trades D. Ryan & SIB 6th to GEO for Sam Anas-p and $800K…
As mentioned above, Radek Faksa is taking over 3rd line Center duties, leaving an opening on the 4th line. Although internal candidate Zack Smith can play the pivot the team preferred to go with a player more suited to 4th line duties. Derek Ryan led Dayton in scoring this past season with 37 points but he’s being looked upon for his face-off prowess moreso than his offense.
DRT trades Z. Parise & WIS 2nd-18 to GEO for DRT 5th-18 & Casey Fitzgerald-p…
Although Parise is respected for his 2-way game, his toughness in front of the net and his leadership abilities, the real prize in this deal was the acquisition of the 37th overall pick in the 2018 draft. Parise is owed $13 million in the last year of his contract, and as of right now would not have a role above the 3rd line, if that.
Mike Hoffman?
Rumors have swirled that Mike Hoffman could be moved. To this point the club has not received an offer to their liking and are more than prepared to have him start the season on the 1st line with Brayden Schenn and Reilly Smith.
Rick Nash?
The market for Nash (and his $8 million salary) has not developed, which isn’t necesarily a surprise. The Millers are content to keep him and play him on the 3rd line and special teams until his contract expires.
Goalie?
To date the team has not been able to acquire an upgrade over James Reimer. All signs point to the team bidding for one in free agency.
UFA re-sign?
The club has opened talks with Henrik Zetterberg and the expectation is that he will re-sign for 2 years and take over 2nd line Center duties. Jeff Carter wants to test the market but both sides are keeping the lines of communication open. Mike Green was told several weeks ago he will not return.
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