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PHR Live Chat: 03-05-20
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Gavin Lee
6:01
Hello and welcome to another chat!
I'll let some things roll in and get started in a minute
Scott
6:08
Thoughts on Heinen, Djoos, and Milano as a short and long term fit with the Ducks?  They've all looked pretty solid since coming over.  I know it's early, but would love your take..
Gavin Lee
6:09
The problem is that all three of those players have looked solid in short periods before.
It's obvious that they each have higher potential than the outgoing pieces, which is exactly why the Ducks made the moves.
But I don't think any of them are necessarily locks to be part of the next really competitive Ducks team.
6:10
What they do, however, is give the team some new blood to excite the fans and provide some jump while Anaheim waits on their prospects to develop.
Remember that none of the three are really prospects anymore, and two of them are RFAs this summer.
6:11
I'd be surprised if we see any long-term deals for Milano or Djoos. They'll have to prove it next season.
David C.
6:11
When do you think the Kings will contend again?
Gavin Lee
6:11
I've said this before; I don't think it's out of the question that they are in the hunt until the middle of February next season.
6:12
They have a lot of talent coming. Next season making the playoffs would still be a stretch, but 2021-22? They should be in the mix.
(Contending is a different story, and very often takes more than just time.)
Bolts
6:12
Do you think the recent trade deadline acquisitions have messed with the team chemistry for the Lightning? Seems the recent skid is coinciding with this. Not that losing Stamkos helps matters.
Gavin Lee
6:13
If you're talking about locker room chemistry, I doubt those players really changed it that much.
But what you're probably noticing is because of guys figuring out the on-ice side.
Everyone will be playing in different situations and with different players.
Especially with Stamkos out.
6:14
So it might take a couple of weeks to really get there.
I still think the Lightning are one of the most impressive teams in the NHL
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