Brandon Duhaime, a well-liked player in the #mnwild room, was traded to the Avs, causing emotional reactions from his former teammates. Marcus Foligno expressed regret over losing Duhaime, blaming the team for the situation. Wild's GM, Guerin, cited financial constraints as a reason for the trade, despite his and the team's fondness for Duhaime.
#mnwild players react to the Duhaime trade: 'We put ourselves in a position to see guys have to leave' PLUS Bill Guerin explains rationale in trading Duhaime and forecasts today. I also broach the many questions I get about Gustavsson’s future https://t.co/pROMuXWaGG
#mnwild players react to the Duhaime trade: ‘We put ourselves in a position to see guys have to leave’ Lots more in here >>> https://t.co/pROMuXWaGG
Guerin said this was a tough trade because he loves Duhaime and knows how much his #mnwild teammates love him. "Lineup was getting full. And I think where he's headed money-wise, it was gonna make it really tough (to bring him back)," Guerin said
Losing Brandon Duhaime, Marcus Foligno said, is on #MNWild's players. "We’ve gotta blame ourselves when you lose buddies," he said. @PioneerPress https://t.co/p22Vvb4jcb https://t.co/zqVbi0FXaM
In the wake of Brandon Duhaime being dealt to the Avs, @RussoHockey & @AnthonyLaPanta break down the deal, possible Dewar/Maroon deals, Gus Bus' future, & argue about #mnwild's future. BTYB @LiveaCenters @Aquarius_Home @WorkCompMN @Royal_CU Huxley Optical https://t.co/43sMPxlvgQ
Foligno said this time of year is tough when you lose good players, teammates and friends like Duhaime, but honestly he says the #mnwild did it to themselves by putting Guerin in position to trade away players.
Brandon Duhaime was very well-liked player in #mnwild room - as shown by the ribbing they gave him during our @TheAthletic player poll. He told us recently: "That’s probably the hardest thing. Thinking about not playing for this group is tough mentally.” https://t.co/XFMcb7pZzj