JotCast | PHR Live Chat: 5/21/25

PHR Live Chat: 5/21/25

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Josh Erickson

2:48

I feel as though that assessment is a tad harsh. Of course, the Leafs haven't met expectations, but those expectations were set because of the roster he's helped assemble from the very beginning – remember, when he was hired, Kessel and Phaneuf were still Leafs. He inherited a pretty similar situation in TOR as he would be on the Island and, although the Cup wins haven't been there to show it, kicked off the longest playoff streak in the league two years after he was hired. The Islanders have had higher peaks but not that level of consistency with this group.

2:48

Is there a scenario where Misa falls to the Blackhawks? If not, who do you see them taking at #3? Thank you!

Josh Erickson

2:50

There is but I really think it's unlikely. I imagine it's either Hagens or Martone as the pick for the Hawks.

2:51

I think whoever they don't take, Nashville gets. Preds might consider Anton Frondell too. My understanding is Utah (No. 4) is incredibly high on Caleb Desnoyers.

Naz57

2:51

Wondering why John Stevens name has not come up as a potential coaching hire for the vacancies. He's got a solid past record and has almost been a "co-coach" in Las Vegas

Josh Erickson

2:52

It takes two to tango. He might just be happy where he is and isn't throwing his hat in the ring. But yeah, he's done great work in Dallas and Vegas after his stint in L.A. ended.

CBJ

2:53

With money to spend and an up and coming roster, any chance we pull off a surprise big name signing? Marner, Ehlers...possibly trade one of our 1st rounders for goaltending upgrade?

Josh Erickson

2:55

I think the former is more likely than the latter. I do think they'll sniff around Marner and, if they don't land him, will pursue the Ehlers/Boeser tier for sure. A goaltending trade I'm less confident about. Given how Greaves ended the year, they might be content to non-tender Tarasov and let him and Merzlikins run the show. If it becomes a problem in-season, they'll address it then. But there's no Markstrom-type available for a move right now and trading for goalies is always risky given the inherent volatility of the position.

Gary

2:55

Any ideas on how the Bruins spend this summer? Is there a realistic spot for Marner? or Marchand?

Josh Erickson

2:57

I don't get the sense either side is really willing to entertain a Marchand/BOS reunion at this time. They'll be in on Marner. Whether he wants to sign in another Original Six environment is a different question.

Just a few more questions until the top of the hour here, folks.

Pete

2:57

I just heard the Leafs gave the Isles permission to talk to Shanahan would they be front runners for Marner if he were the new gm? Also, I think Darche from Tampa should be the gm. Thoughts?

Josh Erickson

2:58

Shanahan isn't a GM candidate on Long Island. He's being considered for a president role with then either Marc Bergevin or Mathieu Darche hired to work under him as GM. I'm with you – I'd give more credence to the latter. The clubs Bergevin built in Montreal, if he carries the same approach, risk extending the problems the Islanders currently face.

Preds

2:58

What if any moves do the preds make in the offseason to make up for this season?

Josh Erickson

3:00

The financial flexibility is there – nearly $18MM in space with just two roster spots to fill. I don't think they're scared off spending entirely. Going all in on UFAs on the wrong side of 30 was obviously ill-advised. But I do wonder if they aggressively pursue a younger name. Very long-shot candidate for Marner, but keep an eye out.

Thanks all – will be back next week!

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