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Josh Erickson
11:44
Schenn is certainly in for the long haul, locked in through 2028. He seems like the best candidate for sure.
Chevys vacation time
11:49
jets asking, where do the big two Jets end up....
Josh Erickson
11:49
All quiet on the Western front here. I don't think Hellebuyck is getting any trade offers until he comes down on his salary demands.
11:50
That being said, Scheifele will have some serious suitors after a 40-goal year. Unfortunately for Winnipeg, I do think the league has caught on to his defensive deficiencies, so I don't think he'll generate a truly massive haul. They should still get quite a good return for his services, though, especially if they retain money.
11:51
Boston is an obvious answer there, but I have a gut feeling they'll prefer Elias Lindholm if he does in fact hit the trade market.
11:52
Otherwise, I wouldn't put it past Carolina to at least do their due diligence on Scheifele. Making the money work would be very difficult, but there's a fit there.
We've got time for one or two more questions here. Thanks for following along today everyone!
Rod Brind'Amour's Abs
11:52
Did the Canes do enough? Orlov/Bunting are slight improvements, but they're not exactly big time players that get you over the hump.
Josh Erickson
11:53
I'd disagree that Orlov isn't a big time player. Quietly, he's been one of the most consistent and capable all-around defensemen in the league over the past decade. He's been in Carlson's shadow for sure, but he's shown quite clearly that he's a top-pairing caliber defender. Definitely moves the needle, even if it wasn't a huge area of need for the Canes.
11:55
I agree that Bunting is just a slight improvement, but you must also expect steps forward from both Svechnikov (23) and Jarvis (21) this year. They'll help a lot. I haven't been as high as public consensus on Carolina for the past few seasons, but I am now. I'd argue their defense corps are now clearly the best in the league from top to bottom.
Nbj
11:55
Any chance fantilli plays this year or goes back to UM?
Josh Erickson
11:56
He's signed his entry-level contract already, which immediately ends his collegiate eligibility. There's no possibility of a return to school. He'll be in a CBJ jersey all season.
Gio
11:56
Do you see a team deeper at center then LA? I don’t see Kopitar dropping off the cliff, Danault is still defensive strong and now tad PLD. plus, they’re still loaded with prospects that play C.
Josh Erickson
11:58
Last one here. In terms of total value coming from 1C/2C/3C, I'm not sure I do think there's a deeper team, no. I'd watch out for Hintz, Johnston, and Duchene in Dallas though.
11:59
Thanks, all. I'll get another one of these going again on the normal Thursday later this week!
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