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PHR Chat With Gavin Lee: 11/02/17
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Gavin Lee
6:02
Hey folks, welcome to another chat.
First of all, my condolences for any Deshaun Watson owners out there.
We'll get started in a few minutes.
Patrick
6:07
Do you see the caps making a trade for a defenseman ?
Gavin Lee
6:07
I don't, not yet anyway. The Caps are in so tight against the salary cap that bringing in upgrades will be tough for them all season.
Niskanen's not going to be out forever.
Xavathrashius
6:08
Has Duchene done anything so far to change his trade value?
Gavin Lee
6:08
He's definitely improved his value from the low point in the summer, but it's hard to think that anyone would be willing to pay that huge price yet.
He's been really, really good this year but that ask was still so high.
6:09
I don't doubt he'll be moved at some point before the deadline.
Cody
6:09
Do you think jvr bozak or Leo are traded before the deadline and if mac has a bad game will we see pickard called up
Gavin Lee
6:09
I do think the Maple Leafs will move one of the free agents, but I'm not sure which.
6:10
Obviously Bozak seems the most likely right now given his demotion to the fourth line, but Toronto doesn't have a lot down the middle.
JVR and Komarov aren't easily replaceable, though they have depth to provide different kinds of play.
6:11
I think everyone is still waiting on Kasperi Kapanen to rip a spot out of someone's hands.
Doc Halladay
6:11
Thoughts on the NYR-MTL connection being made by the media?
Gavin Lee
6:12
Honestly it seems awfully fabricated to me. I'm not sure there has been anything really concrete other than some reported interest in the past, and an obvious match in needs/surplus.
That said, there is a reason why so many media members are speculating on the two.
6:13
Both have had terrible starts, and aren't in markets known for waiting around.
6:14
As my two cents, I would be absolutely FLOORED if the Rangers traded Zibanejad.
They moved Stepan because they believe in Zib's ability to become a top-flight center in this league. That doesn't go away after a few weeks.
6:15
Holden, Nash, Zuccarelo? Now those I could see.
6:16
Zuccarello...
Cody
6:16
Do you think vegas is using smoke and mirrors by saying there not going to trade for s goalie so they can get one at a lower price
Gavin Lee
6:17
I doubt they would give up any real asset for one, even with the hot start.
They're playing for the long haul.
Ducks
6:18
Are the Ducks surprising anyone being one game over .500?
Gavin Lee
6:18
Surprising people with their resilience maybe.
That team has been devastated by injury, and they still look dangerous on a nightly basis.
6:19
They're still a cup contender.
Ducks
6:19
Any rumblings about a depth trade?  In case more join the mash unit?
Gavin Lee
6:20
Nothing out of Anaheim in a while. I think they're playing wait-and-see, but if they do lose more you can bet they'd jump into the market
Xavathrashius
6:20
Is the Coyotes' season already over?
Gavin Lee
6:20
If we're being totally honest, yes.
It's hard to climb out of any hole, but starting with three points in your first 13 games is just about as bad as it gets.
6:21
That's not to say they'll finish last, but the idea of them being a real playoff contender is probably gone.
Which, is just terrible given the win-now moves they made this summer.
Guest
6:22
Is this the year Ken Holland's generosity to average players, poor cap management and hideous NTC's finally costs him his job?
Gavin Lee
6:22
I feel like just about every fan in Detroit hopes it is.
But, the team is right in the thick of the playoff hunt even with a pretty underwhelming roster.
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