JotCast | PHR Live Chat: 11/27/24

PHR Live Chat: 11/27/24

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Josh Erickson

2:52

I'd wonder about Liam Öhgren straight-up, maybe a smaller asset attached like a 3rd or 4th round pick.

Paul

2:52

Can Neely and Don Sweeney indicated the potential for a roster shakeup. What is the likelihood of the Bruins dangling guys like Pastrnak, Mcavoy, Lohrei to make upgrades? I mean it’s going to be difficult for the team to make a significant upgrade offensively without moving out a big piece.

Josh Erickson

2:55

0% across the board. I do think they dangle some names, but certainly not the guy who's sixth in points per game since the beginning of 2022-23. There's no upgrade to be had there. Negative 0 percent on Pastrňák, in fact. It's not happening in about five other alternate universes, as well as this one.

Still no on McAvoy, a guy who's finished top 20 in Norris voting for five years in a row, and Lohrei, their only legitimate D prospect. Now, guys like Marchand, Coyle, Frederic, Zacha etc.? Maybe even Carlo? They absolutely may find themselves in legitimate conversations. But none of the players you mention.

MikeZ

2:55

Yet another injury to a top 6 forward for the Avs with Drouin out week to week. With the goaltending issues, lack of clarity on Landeskog, and consistent injuries to the top of the forward group, can this season be salvaged? It seems like every time they find their footing another setback occurs. What outlandish moves could they make to right the ship?

Josh Erickson

2:57

The hilarious part is despite their goaltenders allowing a whopping 15.3 goals above expected through 22 games, they're still two games above .500 and in playoff position, even if it is the second wild card.

2:58

Even with all the injuries up front, they're clicking at 3.41 goals per game. That's ninth in the league. Perfectly passable for a team that's giving Chase Bradley his NHL debut tonight and has had Ivan Ivan and Parker Kelly playing some top-six spot duty.

Hell, with even average goaltending, they're probably at least 15-7 instead of 12-10 and we're not having this conversation. That is the sole issue keeping this club from being a legitimate championship contender right now.

3:00

Blackwood and Vejmelka are pending UFAs and would be immeasurable upgrades. Hell, even Söderblom out of Chicago would be a breath of fresh air right now. There doesn't need to be a big swing – just get a legitimate NHL goaltender.

Alright folks, that's the top of the hour! Thanks for all the great questions today. No chat next week, but will be back for 12/11.

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