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PHR Live Chat: 05-27-21
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Gavin Lee
6:00
Hello and welcome to another chat everyone!
I hope everybody saw that Pirates play today
If not, go back and watch it while I wait for some stuff come in
Mike
6:08
What do you see the Kings doing before next season to take the next step into contenders?
Gavin Lee
6:08
It sounds like they will be very aggressive this offseason, adding NHL talent to try and make a playoff run.
6:09
You have to wonder if they'll be in on the rumored centers like Eichel/Monahan etc
But even if they miss on that, it feels like they will be making some substantial changes up front
John
6:09
Caps could you Barry Trotz, no? Seems like there is too much talent to be losing 3 straight years first round.
Gavin Lee
6:10
Too much talent, but at least $7.8MM of it was either unavailable or rusty.
That's a tough, tough thing to overcome when you're up against it
But yes, basically everyone could use Barry Trotz
Chip
6:11
Chytil, Jones, and a a first for Eichel. Yes or no?
Gavin Lee
6:11
Don't think that will be the best offer
Ring Lardner
6:11
Hey Gavin, any updates in NYR coaching search? I know Gallant and Tocchet have interviewed, any other candidates floating around? Also, is it possible Drury is waiting to see what happens with Brindamour and Maurice before making a decision?
Gavin Lee
6:11
It is almost certain that he is waiting on all of the candidates to be presented
There's no rush right now
6:13
I think those are the only two confirmed interviews though.
Mike
6:13
what does Edm do now? Goalie? Smith almost 40?
Gavin Lee
6:13
They're going to bring Smith back, but I don't think for a second it means they won't be in the market for another starter-level netminder
6:14
The Oilers have a lot of flexibility this offseason, especially if they buyout both Koskinen and Neal
Holland said all the right things about building out the program, adding depth, development, etc
But I'm still a little worried that he's going to do something like hand Tomas Tatar a five-year deal
Chip
6:15
Penguins look like a team on the edge. They have no prospects and a ton of depth guys making too much money. Do they pull the trigger and ask Sidney to waive his NMC or do they just keep dying a slow death?
Gavin Lee
6:15
No, the Penguins will not be trading Sidney Crosby
6:16
That forward group was definitely good enough for a deep run
Tristan Jarry did his best to end that idea
6:17
I don't want to put it all on the goaltender, but that performance can't sit well with Burke and Hextall.
Left Field
6:17
Who can the Flyers reasonably expect to move in the offseason and what can they realistically expect back?  If not a rebuild, are we looking at bad contract for bad contract and enigma for enigma?
Gavin Lee
6:18
I think there's a good chance that they find a taker for Gostisbehere this summer
But they aren't going to be able to get out from under all of the bad money
6:19
That Voracek contract is a killer, and remember when everyone said the Kevin Hayes signing was bad? He showed he could be much more than he was this season, but you need that back
Their season doesn't fall apart if Carter Hart plays up to his level though. Would be a very different narrative
Tom Emanski
6:20
Do you think there's any way the Hawks can get Seabrook or Shaw off the books?  Obviously they cant use the LTIR, but for maximum flexibility it would make sense to just get off the money. Tampa (they made a similar move last year to alleviate their cap concerns)?  Seattle?
Gavin Lee
6:20
It almost certainly won't be Seattle unless they somehow get to the cap ceiling in year one
If you're looking for a trade partner with LTIR in mind, look for a team that is already in it
6:21
Tampa is a good example this season, but both Gaborik and Nilsson's deals expire after this season.
They won't have to go into LTIR if they don't want to next year
6:22
Edmonton is actually a possibility, if Klefbom can't come back
Terps23
6:22
Do you think Mike Sullivan will be let go as Pens coach?
Gavin Lee
6:22
I think this is very very possible
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