JotCast | PHR Live Chat: 1/29/25

PHR Live Chat: 1/29/25

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Josh Erickson

2:45

I do. The underlyings were always there, for the most part. He's not even shooting at a crazy rate – 14.8% since the trade. It's a career-high, but not by much. He shot 14.4% in the 2022-23 and 2023-24 campaigns.

Will Borgen

2:46

Thoughts on his shiny five-year extension with the Rangers?

Josh Erickson

2:48

Woof. Too much too soon. His usage isn't even off the charts – 18:34 per game. Very little offensive upside. Can munch some minutes if required but has never had truly standout isolated defensive impacts.

gmm8811

2:48

What's the most daring move Armstrong could do next with the Blues? Other than the usual names, what would be a REAL shocker? Binnington? Kyrou?

Josh Erickson

2:49

If there's a shocker coming, I don't think it's a sell move. If it is, it's not those guys. They don't fit the focus of what he's been offloading over the past few months. Two of their most offending contracts are LTIR-bound. I imagine Faulk is the player they try most aggressively to move if they're looking to make a big sell.

Barney Rubble

2:51

How does Kevyn Adams keep his job when he does absolutely nothing while the Sabres watch another season go down the toilet?

Josh Erickson

2:53

That's a great question that I have no answer for. I'd love to hear one.

Unclemike

2:53

With how well Donato is playing, Would you keep him or move him? I guess what I'm asking is it a 1 year fluke or has he found something? What do you think they could get for him realistically? Thanks again Josh.

Josh Erickson

2:55

Oh yeah, wow. Seven points in his last nine, 29 in 48 GP on the year. I don't think he keeps up a 50-point pace moving forward – benefit of playing on a thin team – but he's certainly established his floor as a third-line scorer on most teams. He's 28. With Kurashev/Maroon/Smith out the door, I'd keep him on a three-year deal.

DDub30

2:55

Do you think with the now 5 game win streak , will the Islanders be buyers at the deadline or will they still move Nelson and Palmieri ?

Josh Erickson

2:56

I think they'll do nothing. Is it the right move? No. But does making any moves prove Lou wrong? Yes, which is why he won't do it. If they sell, it's because they're not good enough to contend. If they buy, it's because they're not good enough to contend. Considering his messaging recently, I'm not sure his ego can take that.

Camille Tow

2:56

Jets keep ehlers or trade him if they don’t think they can sign him before the playoffs?

Josh Erickson

2:57

Nah, even if they're far apart, they're too much of a Cup contender right now. They'll keep him and lose him on the open market for a shot at a Cup.

Mike

2:57

Chicago’ dealing of hall netted them a third. I think it was their original 3rd? If true they have their picks now in place for an offer sheet? Any possibility or chance knowing that first is a lottery pick? Weaponize their cap space?

Josh Erickson

2:57

The pick they got back was their own, yes, but it's a 2025 pick, so it doesn't have any offer-sheet benefit. By the time teams are eligible to tender offer sheets, the draft has passed, so it's 2026 picks that matter for any potential offer sheets this summer.

BB-STC

2:58

Does the Kaprizov injury affect his next contract?

Josh Erickson

2:58

Nah. It's not season-ending. If he looks significantly worse upon returning, then sure, but just the missed time won't nick his market value.

Just a few more here until the top of the hour!

SadCanucksFan

2:58

I heard a lot of different potential deals from Buffalo for Petterson, what is realistic? Columbus have a better offer?

Josh Erickson

2:59

Vancouver needs centers and they need defensemen. Not sure who Columbus would be willing to give up that's better than Byram. For that reason, the Sabres likely have a more satisfactory offer on the table even if its total trade value doesn't match what Columbus could put together.

Ovie's Office

2:59

What do Caps do at deadline? Seek scoring F? D Forward? stay pat? Overreact to CAR or not?

Josh Erickson

3:00

Eh, Washington doesn't strike me as a reactionary FO. Likely the first two options you outlined.

Alright everyone, thanks for the great questions today. Back next week!

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