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Gavin Lee
9:40
I think you're in for some meh
Trades are the better route I think for the Bruins
Neb
9:41
Do the Leafs get Simmonds and/or Cousins today? Gotta get that grit!
Gavin Lee
9:41
I do think Simmonds will be there
But it probably depends on what else the Maple Leafs do today
If they get one of the upper-tier defenders, probably don't have money for a fourth-liner
Avs Fan
9:42
Do you think we grab multiple pieces today?, or one big fish?
Gavin Lee
9:42
I think if anything it will be a big fish
They still want to re-sign all their RFAs
Not a lot of roster room once you do that
Kyle
9:43
Do you see any top UFA’s signing with the Devils? Do they also look to lock up Palmieri and Gusev to longer deals?
Gavin Lee
9:43
I don't think they lock up either of those players today
I honestly think the smarter move would probably be to trade them, but Palmieri is certainly a beloved entity in that room
9:44
Top UFAs? Probably not
Like does Taylor Hall go back there? I don't think so
hawkfaninga
9:44
Given Bowman's comment about giving the youth a chance in Chicago, do you think there is any real chance any of the remaining core 4 (Toews, Kane, Keith or Seabrook) forgo their nmc and ask to be moved?
Gavin Lee
9:45
I don't.
Chris
9:47
With the flat cap and revenue issues do expect more bridge and short term deals this year?
Gavin Lee
9:47
There are going to be some UFAs that can't even find a job
I mean that quite seriously, there are too many NHL-level free agents for the actual spots
9:48
In terms of RFA deals, I still think you see lots of long-term stuff
The "hump" structure that Anderson got yesterday, with most of the money in the middle, will be popular
Gary
9:48
who might be some mid-tier right wingers for the Sabres?
Gavin Lee
9:49
Tyler Toffoli is the best one, and I think a perfect fit for the Sabres right now
9:50
But a player like Craig Smith would also fit well
Vladislav Namestnikov
Even Jesper Fast
Rangers fan
9:51
Do you think we have the cap space to do something, other than say sign a sign a Boyle style player?
Gavin Lee
9:51
What, Brian Boyle and Matt Martin isn't enough?
The Rangers don't need to spend today
They will add some depth, but they know their time is coming with Lafreniere and company ready to explode onto the scene
ActuaryStudent
9:51
What's a greater need for the Rangers today: A center or a defenseman?
Gavin Lee
9:51
I think they'll add depth defense
Uncle Rico
9:52
As someone who played with Namestnikov and against Krug growing up, would be cool to see each of them end up in Detroit
Gavin Lee
9:52
Yzerman bringing back Namestnikov as a sign-and-then-trade piece sounds about right, doesn't it?
Kyle
9:52
Do you also see the Devils giving Hischier the C this season?
Gavin Lee
9:53
Wow, do you think that? I hadn't considered it to be honest
Noah
9:53
Penguins need 3rd line help and also want a RHD and maybe a backup goalie to support Jarry.  How do they create more cap space at this point to address all of this given they only have enough money to address 1 of these areas?  Not sure there is anyone else on the roster to move or that they would be willing to move.
Gavin Lee
9:53
Oh there are always players for Jim Rutherford to move
9:54
They have a little bit of money to work with. Remember they still have Casey DeSmith to backup Jarry if necessary
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