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PHR Chat With Gavin Lee: 09/07/17
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Gavin Lee
6:49
But, it only looks like it'll be a week or two if that, so they can get past it.
I just can't imagine them even coming close to a playoff spot without Karlsson, meaning that will be a rough few games.
Dan
6:50
Do you see Nick Ritchie taking a big step forward this year?  I can't tell if he's peaked, or if there's more in him.  Can he score 30 goals in this league?
Gavin Lee
6:51
I don't know if it's a "big" step forward, but he definitely has more to give.
He saw a lot less time once Eaves was acquired, but I think his ice time will go back up this year.
I wouldn't be surprised by 20 goals this year, and he definitely has the talent and net drive to put up 30.
He'd need some powerplay time to do it though.
Robert
6:52
Are the Rangers going to look for a center, they seem short there(quality wise).
Gavin Lee
6:52
There has been lots of talk about another center, but they're going to take a look at Lias Andersson first.
6:53
They also have J.T. Miller if they end up in a real pinch, and David Desharnais is better than many think.
Xavathrashius
6:53
Is there any precedent for "something weird" that might shed some light on this? Work visa issue?
Gavin Lee
6:53
Well there are lots of weird things that have happened, but this one I can't explain right now.
6:54
The Colorado front office has had a lot of "weird" come out of it in the last 12 months.
Including the odd Dubas almost-hire that seemed to be above Sakic's head.
Jason
6:54
How many rookies from this years draft will break camp with their respective teams?
Gavin Lee
6:54
Err..let's see.
Hischier, Patrick, Tippett..
6:55
Maybe Andersson.
Maybe Kostin.
Who am I missing?
6:56
Maybe no one. So I'll say 3-4.
Fake Name
6:56
What do you think Vegas will accomplish this season?
Gavin Lee
6:56
I think they'll have a better-than-expected first half, and then sell half the team at the deadline and plummet in the standings.
6:57
The real accomplishment will be filling that building every night.
I'm high on their chances for success as an on-ice product, so I hope they have it off the ice as well.
Robert
6:58
What teams do you think hit the reset button and sell pieces at the deadline? (Besides Vegas)
Gavin Lee
6:59
Islanders are an easy one if they don't get the building or a Tavares extension.
But other than that, Detroit should be blowing it up and if New Jersey is out of it again they should move on from their forward group.
7:00
Vancouver is also hoarding assets for a rebuild.
Robert
7:00
Should the Jets push Vegas to move Fleury at some point?
Gavin Lee
7:00
Not after giving Mason $4.1.
Robert
7:01
How many yrs was that again?
Gavin Lee
7:01
Just two.
But Hellebuyck is up for another contract next summer.
And already at $2.25
7:02
Also, I love Fleury as much as the next guy...but I am not sold he's the answer anywhere.
Fake Name
7:07
What does Detroit do to get well enough under the cap so they can sign players like Anthony Mantha, Dylan Larkin, Riley Sheahan and Petr Mrazek for next off season?
Gavin Lee
7:07
Well, Franzen's injury is career ending, meaning his $3.9 is off the books every year.
But that's part of why I think they should blow it up at the deadline.
7:08
I'm also not totally sold they'll want Mrazek back, but that's an entirely different thing.
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