JotCast | PHR Live Chat: 2/5/25

PHR Live Chat: 2/5/25

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Medic Mike

2:43

Any chance the David Carle will became the Blackhawks coach next year?

Josh Erickson

2:44

They'll look at NHL-experienced options too, but I can see it happening.

StL2019

2:47

Are the Blues conservative sellers at the trade deadline, or do they get aggressive in their “retooling” plans?

Josh Erickson

2:50

The Leddy return is a factor here and gives them an added degree of comfortability to deal from their defense, assuming he stays healthy. I can see them engaging in conversation on a guy like Faulk. Other than that, I imagine pending UFAs Suter and Faksa are indeed on their way out for mid-round picks.

Matty M

2:51

It sure seems like teams that fire coaches in-season often see a “boost” in wins. Just look at what Detroit has accomplished recently as they seemed to have improved overnight after canning Derek Lalonde. Any idea why we see this occurence in the NHL? Changing coaches in-season in the other major sports does not seem to have the same of positive impact as in the NHL.

Josh Erickson

2:51

I mean, in Detroit's case, I think it's just that Lalonde was quite bad at his job. McLellan has made a tangible impact on their possession game – their biggest issue – and their PDO isn't sky-high since the coaching change so this appears to be somewhat sustainable.

2:52

In other cases (see EDM/Knoblauch last year), the "new coach bump" can usually mostly be attributed to an HC taking the fall for a cold streak from a goalie. Once they inevitably regress to the mean, the team's performance benefits.

IceInTheBlood

2:53

Who'll be available at the TDL that could fit the Lightning as a possible 2RW replacement for Geekie? Was hoping they could get Saad...are any other rentals available? (If VAN makes him available-and there's good reason to think they will-maybe Boeser?)

Josh Erickson

2:53

Aside from Boeser, the best option is in the room in Nick Paul. The winger market is pretty weak this year, especially among rentals, and as I said earlier, I think they're better suited pursuing a 3C and bumping Paul up the lineup.

Jones

2:54

Do you know if any teams are interested in Seth Jones (maybe Bowman in Edmonton) for whom he'd waive his NMC ?

Josh Erickson

2:54

No, haven't gotten a sense of specific teams interested. I imagine he would waive his NMC for the Stars, and there's a legit long-term fit there if the appropriate salary is retained.

SpeakOfTheDevils

2:54

So now that some of the other teams in our division have made their moves, what and who do you see the Devils going after in terms of trades? I know we need a 3C and some more depth scoring

Josh Erickson

2:56

Jake Evans has been my answer to this question every time and remains as such. With how cheap he is cap-wise, they'll have the assets and the space to try and go after Ryan Donato too.

SJ Sharkie

2:56

What is an appropriate value for Mario Ferraro in terms of draft picks? His numbers are bad, but do you give him the benefit of playing on one of the worst teams?

Josh Erickson

2:57

I do give him the benefit of the doubt, especially this season considering his relative possession impacts are good. I'm not giving up anything more than a second-rounder plus a depth player for him, but I imagine San Jose will hold out for more since he still has a year left on his deal.

Ron Duguay

2:57

Who the could the Stars offer in a swap for Ryan Lindgren? Dallas cannot be done adding to its blueline.

Josh Erickson

2:58

They won't engage on Lindgren. I don't think they're done adding, but they need another RHD. I trust Bichsel as 3LD until Heiskanen returns.

Just a couple of more questions here before the top of the hour, folks!

DevilShark

2:58

Assuming no injuries to the contenders from here on out, how close do you see the Calder race?

Josh Erickson

3:01

I think if Calgary ends up in the playoffs, Wolf is the winner. He's been up and down since New Year's, but I'd say his play has been worth five to six wins on its own – certainly a deciding factor in whether they make it or not. His .914 SV% is tracking to be the highest for a rookie goalie with at least 40 starts since Blackwood's .915 in 2019-20.

But even then, it'll likely be close to a toss-up between him and Celebrini.

3:02

Alright folks, that's the hour. Hope everyone has a great rest of their day!

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