JotCast | PHR Live Chat: 10/9/24

PHR Live Chat: 10/9/24

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Josh Erickson

2:48

He's good, but I do think Stankoven is a tier above him. Even if they're just as good as each other *now*, which I think is debatable, Stankoven's a year younger. Stankoven outproduced Bourque on a per-game basis with Texas last year by a non-insignificant margin. I think he's a bit smarter defensively, too.

CapsFanInNC

2:50

Better chance of happening this season…Ovechkin catches Gretzky, a team from California wins the Cup, or Laine plays 41 or more games?

Josh Erickson

2:52

Oh, Ovi by a mile. Laine playing 41 might be close with his 2-3 month return timeline, let alone assuming he doesn't get hurt again after he comes back. No chance two of the three Cali teams win, and Kings aren't a serious contender in my eyes.

Meanwhile, Ovi needs 41 to catch Gretzky. He had 42 two years ago. Yes, he's declining, but it's conceivable.

Cbj4life

2:52

I think my jackets will surprise some teams and people this year .. playing inspiration for Johnny

Josh Erickson

2:53

It would be an awesome story. Jenner and Voronkov's long-term absences might quash that, though. Those are tough to overcome for a team already thin up front.

Aidan

2:53

Will we see any free agents sign with new teams during the regular season?

Josh Erickson

2:54

I do think a few guys will still land deals. I don't think Tyler Johnson was ever straight-up released from his PTO with the Bruins, and they liked him. I think they'll figure out a way to get a deal done. Lindstrom signed today, and I think at least one of Schultz or Shattenkirk still finds a home.

Pre-planned

2:54

Did Lehner say his absence from the physical was “pre-planned,” and if so, what does that mean, and further, is it just me or is that more than casually odd?

Josh Erickson

2:54

He did, in essence. Don't remember the exact quote, but he said something along the lines of the fact that the Golden Knights knew he wouldn't be there.

2:55

Even so, Vegas can't put him on LTIR without documentation of a failed physical. Doesn't really affect the situation. The Golden Knights can still pursue options with the league, like they did, as his absence wasn't standard practice.

2:56

Alright, a couple more here before the top of the hour.

Burakovsky

2:56

What’s his trade market like?

Josh Erickson

2:57

Right now? Zilch. He'll need to show he can get back to a 50-60 point pace, even if he can't really stay healthy. Last year was abysmal, and they might need to pay to offload him at this stage with 3 years left at $5.5MM per.

Geo

2:57

Do you think Brandt Clarke can step up and cover until Doyghty returns

Josh Erickson

2:58

I think he could, yeah. But from what I've heard, they're intent on keeping him with Edmundson – that was a driving factor of their pursuit of him on the UFA market. I think it's more likely Spence ends up as the 1RD with Anderson in the interim.

Nick

2:58

Top 5 in Norris voting does Heiskanen make the list?

Josh Erickson

2:59

Eh, I'd doubt it. He finished 10th last year, and I think his production was boosted just a tad with Harley by his side at 5v5. Now he has to slog either Dumba or Lyubushkin along with him.

Dub

3:00

Josh: Very impressive opening outing by the Panthers. Do you sense injury permitting they will be in the Finals for third year in a row?

Josh Erickson

3:00

I would never count it out. But I have a feeling this is the. year either the Leafs or Rangers finally figure it out.

Alright folks, that's the hour. Thanks so much for the great questions today. Same time next week!

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