Tage Thompson trade: Risk worth taking for Wild?

Could the Minnesota Wild land Tage Thompson in a blockbuster trade? This episode explores the potential of acquiring the Buffalo Sabres' star forward to boost secondary scoring and special teams. Thompson's impressive goal-scoring prowess, with 131 goals in the last four seasons, could provide the Wild with a much-needed offensive spark.

Host Seth Toupal breaks down Thompson's stats, including his career-high 19.3% shooting percentage and 46-goal pace this season. The analysis covers Thompson's impact on both offense and defense, comparing his point shares to current Wild players. Toupal also discusses the challenges of making such a trade work, including Thompson's $7.142 million contract and potential salary retention scenarios.

The episode weighs the pros and cons of pursuing a rental player versus making a big swing for a long-term asset like Thompson. It raises questions about the Wild's contention window and how to best utilize prospects and draft capital. Tune in now to hear this in-depth analysis of a potential game-changing move for the Minnesota Wild.

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