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PHR Live Chat: 05-06-21
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Gavin Lee
6:00
Hello and welcome to another live chat!
This one will probably be relatively short, so get your questions in quick!
Mike
6:06
Rangers looking like they need an overhaul? More sandpaper and maybe all eichel? Seems like the owner wants quick improvements
Gavin Lee
6:06
I don't think they need an overhaul at all
I don't see the same lack of cohesiveness that Dolan obviously saw. I just see a young team that was in the toughest division in hockey this season.
6:07
I know people will say they need toughness, and sure, I guess. But that's something you can add once the core of talent is built up
Brodie Jr.
6:08
Thoughts on Chris D taking over the rangers? will he make his own decisions or will Dolan ...help...
Gavin Lee
6:08
I totally get hiring Chris Drury--he's going to make an exceptional GM I think
Especially after inheriting so much young talent.
6:09
As for Dolan interfering--no one knows obviously. He can deny it all he wants, but it's a day-to-day thing with him.
John
6:09
If Montreal does not perform well is Patrick Roy not to far behind to take over for Bergervin?
Gavin Lee
6:09
Would certainly be a fun story
But remember that Bergevin has a lot of support from upper management in Montreal
6:10
And he has built a playoff team this year, even if it is kind of a squeaker
Stan bowman
6:10
Are any of the young D men I’m collecting have realistic top pair potential?
Gavin Lee
6:12
I've never been a huge fan of Boqvist. He's very talented and he will probably have some double digit goal seasons once he feels comfortable enough to start jumping in as much as he did when he was in junior. But I don't think he's a do-it-all kind of top pairing player.
6:13
Beaudin, Mitchell, Vlasic are all good pieces
Maybe some of these guys play on top pairings, but I don't think they'll be the 1D that I think you mean
Mike
6:13
Do you see or have you heard of any meaningless games be cancelled. For example Calgary Vancouver games if they are meaningless to standings
Gavin Lee
6:13
As of now, I don't believe any cancelations are planned
John
6:14
Nice to see buffalo and Ottawa competing and playing hard. Bjork seems to be fitting in nicely. Do u see any major moves with these two teams?
Gavin Lee
6:14
I mean certainly Eichel will be an offseason story
I also think Ottawa will be very busy this offseason trying to round out their group
6:15
They are ready to start competing
This has been a great developmental season for them
As for Bjork
I've said it before--just be wary of guys that set career-highs on bad teams late in the season
Ron Duguay
6:16
There was "other" hockey news yesterday as TNT announced deals for Kenny Albert and Eddie O.  It also sounds like ESPN is hiring Ray Ferraro...who are your ideal candidates to join ESPN and TNT studio shows?
Gavin Lee
6:16
Shaquille O'Neal, Kenny Smith, Charles Barkley
Wouldn't it be amazing to just have those guys do the hockey broadcast as well
6:17
Ferraro is one of my favorite analysts though, happy to hear that
I'm not sure who I'd really want, that would be a long hiring process for me because I'd be after new blood
Mike
6:18
See that can York is playing tonight. What can he bring long term. Nice to see Byfield getting a call as well
Gavin Lee
6:18
York is an easy top-4 option I think
6:19
Maybe not right away, but he can play
The kind of player you stick a veteran "stay-at-home" with and just let York break every puck out
Kraken
6:20
Any player u see them signing that will take the place of an expansion pick?
John
6:20
Does Hamilton resign in Carolina of not who will be big. Detroit perhaps?
Gavin Lee
6:20
This is the player to do it with if you want, Dougie Hamilton.
6:21
He would be a great fit as a core piece there
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