JotCast | PHR Live Chat: 10/2/24

PHR Live Chat: 10/2/24

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Swayman

2:35

Who is going to trade for me?

Josh Erickson

2:36

All I'll say is don't buy that Detroit rumor that everybody's favorite insider decided to throw out. There's no conceivable way the Wings can fit an $8MM+ cap hit for Swayman without parting with another piece they view as central to their rebuild.

2:38

And all the teams that have the space for him already have top-10 goalie pools.

2:39

I don't know, man. LA? Swayman for Fiala/Portillo and Boston finally gets a 2RW plus a half-decent G prospect?

2:40

That's completely off the cuff, though. I don't think it's a serious possibility yet, and if it does come to pass, I think the one team who really could've/should've done it (San Jose) already made their move with Askarov.

linemates

2:40

What wingers would you put on Bedard's line now ? Are newcomers Bertuzzi and Teravainen the best fits to start with or would you go back to a healthy Hall ?

Josh Erickson

2:41

No, I'd stick with Bertuzzi and Turbo. Bert may have had a tough time actually getting the puck to go in the net last year with the Leafs, but he was a good complementary piece and did generate a bunch of decent chances, even if he was unlucky. Has experience playing next to a star talent. I'd keep him there. Teräväinen's the two-way sensibility that line needs. If you really want to make a change, I'd bump Bertuzzi for Hall. But I like Bert there and I'd keep Teräväinen super-glued to Bedard's wing.

Big Al

2:42

Can the Kings make the playoffs? They do have some young talent coming up.

Josh Erickson

2:42

I've got them as the second wild card in the West by a pretty narrow margin, I'd say if Doughty's not back by Christmas, they're done for and Utah or Minnesota takes that spot.

comeback

2:45

Did Dom James at UMD show any potential as a bottom 6 F before his injury last year ?

Josh Erickson

2:47

Eh. He was already an overager when he was drafted. He really didn't pop in the USHL. His sophomore year was certainly promising, but I could see him going unsigned.

RocktheRed

2:47

Do you think Varana will open on the caps roster and if so who is the odd man out?

Josh Erickson

2:47

I do, and I'd imagine Miroshnichenko heading to Hershey and Sgarbossa landing on waivers.

Tree line

2:47

Who do you like better on Rangers 4th line, Edstrom or Rempe?

Josh Erickson

2:48

They're pretty much a coin toss to me. Depends on what need you need to fill positionally. With Vesey out, I'd imagine Edström gets the call as a lefty with Rempe and Brodzinski rotating in alongside Carrick at 4RW.

Mike Dickinson

2:50

Goaltending has been a problem for Carolina for a bit. Could they swing a trade for Swayman to give a long term solution to the problem?

Josh Erickson

2:51

They might actually be able to swing it if they give up Kochetkov and a defenseman. Can't afford to lose a big-ticket F. Problem is, Boston's full on D. I don't see the fit for the Bruins.

wreckage

2:51

Can the flames be as bad as the sharks this season?

Josh Erickson

2:52

I wouldn't bet on it. There's still some quality names on the back end, even if the depth has been erased. Wolf will be solid in goal. I think Calgary will end up with a top-five pick in 2025, but the Sharks are still my frontrunner for worst team in the league.

Ferraro-Ceci first pair anyone??

Scott

2:52

What team do you think Coach Q will eventually land?

Josh Erickson

2:54

Oilers moved pretty quick on Bowman. Quenneville's still sitting – there was only one vacancy when he was cleared, and the Blue Jackets made it clear immediately they wouldn't be considering him.

I'm not hiring him if I'm an NHL FO. But if he's going somewhere, I could see him behind the Red Wings bench if Lalonde is gone after a slow start.

New Deckhands

2:54

What would be reasonable expectations for Kraken youngsters in their first full seasons (Wright, Evans) and for their big free agent additions (Montour, Stephenson)?

Josh Erickson

2:55

I'd look for 30-40 points out of Wright, just because I don't think he'll get any usage above third-line minutes. Evans I like, but I'd be conservative on the point totals there too since Dunn and Montour will be QBing the two power play units.

2:56

Would peg him for 20ish points if he plays a full 82.

2:57

Montour doesn't outpace Dunn, I don't think. I'd see him somewhere in the 40-45 point range. Stephenson I'd look for around 15-40--55.

BB-STC

2:57

What under the radar team do you see being competitive and advancing in the playoffs?

Josh Erickson

2:58

Wouldn't be surprised to see the Devils in the final four. Not sure you can call them under the radar, but they did miss entirely last year.

Just a couple of more questions here until the top of the hour!

Preds Dmen

2:58

The Preds still have 10 dmen on their roster. Two of the defensemen who are battling to be the 7th D are waiver eligible. Stastney has been not shown up to camp for personal reasons How do you see them dealing with this? Do Fabbro or Schenn get any trade attention?

Josh Erickson

3:00

I do think Blankenburg lands on waivers. Del Gaizo I think sticks around until Stastney is back. Wilsby will get sent down and Molendyk returned to juniors.

Alright folks, that's the hour. Thanks for all the great questions today!

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