JotCast | PHR Live Chat: 5/22/24

PHR Live Chat: 5/22/24

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elijah hoffman

2:47

what do the blackhawks need to make the playoffs

Josh Erickson

2:48

More than they can do in one summer, and it really shouldn't be a goal. Get another pair of top-ten picks over the next two drafts and go for it in 2025-26. Let the drafted and developed talent take you there.

Brandon

2:48

What are your initial thoughts on Kings removing the interim tag from Hiller?

Josh Erickson

2:49

Underwhelming. They were a significantly worse possession team under him than under McLellan. Quite frankly, they were bailed out a decent amount this season by some unexpectedly strong performances from Rittich and Talbot. They're in really dangerous territory of botching what was a solid retool for a while there, although they still have a top-10 D prospect in Clarke

Skid

2:49

Early predictions for bottom 3 teams next season?

Josh Erickson

2:50

I don't see Chicago and San Jose moving much. For the chaos pick... give me Calgary.

Alan

2:51

What are the Kings off season plans? Should they buy oy Pl Dubois

Josh Erickson

2:51

Yes, yes, yes and yes – IF the first buyout window opens before June 24. They'll be rooting for a quick Stanley Cup Final.

2:52

That's his 26th birthday. If they buy him out while he's still 25, they only owe him 1/3 of the remainder of his contract instead of 2/3... significantly reducing the penalty. It would be lengthy, yes, running until 2038, but would never cost more than $3.8MM in a single season.

You can work around that.

elijah hoffman

2:53

who's the blue jackets 2nd best player

Josh Erickson

2:53

Outside of Werenski? Right now... Marchenko. Such a gifted scorer

aka.nda

2:53

I heard a rumor Torts is gonna move to the front office.. any actual credibility to that?

Josh Erickson

2:54

That's been the sense for a while now, and likely a reality down the road, but they've already confirmed he's returning next season, I believe.

Alright, will try and get through as many as I can in the next 5 minutes!

Pawtucket

2:54

So…what’s the solution in Seattle to score more goals? Guys like Beniers took a step back, and McCann can’t carry the whole team. They have one offensive D in Dunn but he’s fragile

Josh Erickson

2:54

Seattle has been such a hilarious case of extremes

2:55

Really, looking at possession/shot attempt numbers, they've been the same team three years in a row.

2021-22 was average shooting, terrifyingly bad goaltending
2022-23 was slightly better but still sucky goaltending, masked by the best finishing in the league
2023-24 was much-improved goaltending, drawn back by a major regression in shooting percentage

2:56

If players really didn't like Hakstol, it was time to make a change for sure, but there was nothing wrong with him tactically. Strong possession team. Just hilarious mathematical anomalies so far.

2:57

I like Ryker Evans a lot. He'll be an important piece on that blue line next year.

Sea

2:57

Where do you see new contracts for Beniers and Tolvanen landing?

Josh Erickson

2:58

Just to add to this, I'd guess they go long-term with Beniers. 7x7 is my gut feeling

Tolvanen... mid-term, mid-range cash. Four years, low $4MM range annually sounds right

Brian

2:58

Blake has already said they are not going to buy out P L Dubois ……. That was a horrible mistake from the start the trade and the contract

Josh Erickson

2:59

Yes, good point – I'm remembering that now

Brady

2:59

Any reality to trade rumors for Tkachuk?

Josh Erickson

2:59

Nothing credible I've seen

20 Geese

2:59

Is Keefe a good fit for the Devils

Josh Erickson

3:00

I like it, yeah. Teams don't consistently finish over 100 points with bad coaching, even if Toronto hasn't gotten it done in the playoffs. I'd like to see what he can do with a much more well-rounded group of defensemen in Jersey.

Alright folks, that's gonna do it for today. Hope to see you all next week!

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