JotCast | PHR Live Chat: 10/15/25

PHR Live Chat: 10/15/25

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Josh Erickson

2:51

I was watching that game, and this is the first time I'm realizing that Jost was on that line. So there's your answer. I get having the "development plan" for Brady Martin, a guy straight out of juniors, but Kemell needs to be in the AHL if he's not being played. He's three years post-draft now with plenty of pro experience. He hasn't done anything to warrant much of a look in his limited minutes but looking at his usage, he's been deployed a lot in the defensive zone. Upside obviously dictates he should be getting that top-line RW look over Jost if those are the two options.

Easton’s Mom

2:52

Will Cowan stick on top line and could Leaf’s revert to all forward PP1 with Cowan taking Reilly’s place (if it slumps a few more games)?

Josh Erickson

2:54

Reilly's been enough of a needle-mover offensively at even strength so far that I'd hesitate to strip him of PP duties just yet. I don't like Cowan sitting at the back of a power play. That's not his game. They'd need to rearrange personnel, and I'm not sure they have many other options. Him sticking on the top line, though, is certainly a possibility. They've been pretty dominant (68.4 xGF%).

Vegas, Baby!

2:55

What do you feel Dorofeyev's ceiling is? Impressive start - at this rate he'll have 103 goals and zero assists!

Josh Erickson

2:56

I've been on this guy for years. Last year should have been enough to get him his flowers, I'm not sure why it wasn't. I'm so happy to see the success he's having now and that it's translating into some household recognition for him. 40 goals is probably in the bag, 50 isn't out of the question.

2:57

This year is the 20-year anniversary of Jonathan Cheechoo winning the Rocket Richard. Wouldn't Dorofeyev taking it home be all too fitting?

Dan

2:57

Curious to hear your initial thoughts on the ducks start to the season? They look pretty good to my eyes!

Josh Erickson

2:59

We're in pretty much best-case scenario territory through the first few games, I agree. The power play is clicking, this is easily the best two-way game they've played in years, and it looks like Quenneville is pushing the right buttons (they just look like they're having fun again!). They're 2-1-0 despite Dostál not having the start you'd hope for. That's a good spot to be in.

Alright folks, that's the top of the hour here. Thanks for the great questions!

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