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PHR Chat With Gavin Lee: 12/28/17
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Gavin Lee
6:00
Hey folks. Welcome to another live chat.
I'll let some questions roll in before getting started in a few minutes
Pitt Pete
6:08
What are the Penguins up too?  Seems like GMJR has something up his sleeve.  Any word going around the league
Jake kistler
6:08
What Pittsburgh Penguins are doing
Gavin Lee
6:09
I imagined this would be a popular question.
To me, without any inside information, Letang doesn't seem like he's going anywhere.
6:10
His contract is too big, he has partial trade protection, his injury history is too long, and he's such a useful player when he's right.
I think an Ian Cole trade is inevitable at some point, and moving both seems improbable.
Still, as you suggest there is something up Rutherford's sleeve. I do believe they'll make a move of some sort within the next couple of weeks.
Tyler
6:11
What are your thoughts on Tyler Bertuzzi replacing Anthony Mantha on the power play for Detroit?
Gavin Lee
6:11
It is a downgrade, quite simply.
But Bertuzzi probably has enough ability to play the net front.
It's a huge opportunity for him to show that he can contribute at the NHL level.
Robert
6:12
Does a beatdown tonight in Tampa send up the white flag in Montreal? (Trade Pacioretty, Plekanec)
Gavin Lee
6:13
I don't think it will lead to a firesale right away, but they're definitely teetering on the edge of being completely out of it.
6:14
I'm not sure there is much of a market for Plekanec unless they retain salary, and Pacioretty is a tough one to move in-season when his value is so low.
Derek
6:14
How big of an impact will the Winnipeg Jets see now that Mark scheifele is out for 6-8 weeks?
Gavin Lee
6:14
It's a huge blow for them.
They were a team I was watching intently, because of how much center depth they had.
6:15
With Scheifele out, that depth will be tested.
Moving Wheeler to the middle doesn't make up for losing a top-10 center for that long.
John
6:15
Should the Wild consider a full rebuild and trade some veterans or how
Gavin Lee
6:16
They definitely don't need a full rebuild, they have several young assets already.
They're also not that far out of a playoff spot. If Parise coming back gives them a boost, and some players bounce back from rough stretches they can still work their way into the playoffs.
Joe a
6:17
Do you think Catalonia signs Jeff Skinner long term. What cap will it be.
Gavin Lee
6:17
I imagine Catalonia has a good shot at it.
6:18
All jokes aside, it'll be interesting to see if Skinner wants to be part of the Superclass, or if he takes a friendly extension.
6:19
He's one of the most underrated offensive players in the league still, and could fetch some huge terms on the open market.
Asking for a friend
6:19
Blues need a top 6 forward immediately. The loss of Schwartz has been crippling. Who can we snag?
Gavin Lee
6:19
They've been looking for some time, even before the Schwartz injury.
6:20
Have to wonder if someone like Mike Hoffman is on their radar, or as always the Evander Kane rumor will persist.
Hockey fan
6:20
At this point in the seasons do the knights consider buying at the deadline considering where they are in the standings?
Gavin Lee
6:20
I can't see them buying any of the big pieces.
6:21
McPhee is happy with this, but he knows that the long-term future is more important.
They can't be a one-and-done team in the new market.
Blueshirts
6:21
What's your take on the rangers ? Legit cup contender or will they come up short as we go forward with the season ,
Gavin Lee
6:22
Tough to put them ahead of some of the other teams in the east, but they have enough skill to get in. All bets are off in the playoffs.
Adam
6:23
Any further news on players potentially coming to the Elite League!
Gavin Lee
6:24
Unfortunately Christmas wasn't a time for me to do any Elite League watching.
I swear I'll be up on the league at some point!
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