JotCast | PHR Live Chat: 6/12/24

PHR Live Chat: 6/12/24

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Josh Erickson

2:50

Something more than Frederic as what was mentioned earlier... likely a more established ~45-point guy I'd say

Assuming you're talking about dealing 30th overall this year.

the big picture

2:50

If you compare the first 3 rounds of the 2024 draft to the top 3 of 2023, which do you believe is deeper overall in terms of the number of future NHL players (not just top 6 Fs and top 4 d men) ?

Josh Erickson

2:51

Going all the way to three rounds? Man... that's tough. I'm not sure I've done enough homework this year to answer that question for you in good faith.

Deep Sea Diver

2:52

What do you think would be the best moves for the Kraken to make this offseason considering by all indications they're gunning for a return to the postseason?

Josh Erickson

2:52

I like the defense, I like Daccord. They just need a game-breaking scorer long-term... whether this summer is the summer to acquire one is a different question.

Draft

2:53

Depends on the board obviously, but who do you think would be the best targets for the Kraken at the 8th pick?

Josh Erickson

2:53

*whispers Cole Eiserman*

2:54

But, realistically, I think it's Zeev Buium if he's still there, just based on the archetype of who they've drafted the past few years. And I've no complaints there. Spectacular player, first-pairing upside, and all of a sudden that looks like a terrifying top four in 2-3 years with Evans, Dunn and Larsson all still in the mix.

brian

2:54

Do you think we will ever go back to the 1 v 8 playoff format? I personally liked that way better and when players like Crosby speak out against this format the league has to listen right?

Josh Erickson

2:54

I hope so, but don't think so

brian

2:54

Did Draisaitl deserve a suspension?

Josh Erickson

2:54

Eh... no, but I did think it warranted a major.

Rags Fan

2:54

Rangers off season... predictions on Big Splash move? Low risk moves to fill gaps? Possibility of Othmann or Perreault making team and contributing next season?

Josh Erickson

2:55

Covered a lot of this, but not the last part.

Othmann probably 1/3 chance of making the team out of camp, I'd say. I feel like if Perreault was turning pro he'd have signed already, but there can always be surprises.

Mike

2:55

If Lafreineire got any taste of PP1 time what kind player can he be? Seems to have taken a huge step this past season

Josh Erickson

2:56

Not sure about point-per-game year-over-year, but he'll hit 70 a few times.

John

2:56

Does saros and marner start the season on their current teams?

Josh Erickson

2:56

Trending toward yes for both.

Stars_Roussel

2:56

What does a deal for Duchene and Tanev look like on the open market? Think Stars are actively interested in bringing Duchene back? Seemed to have disappeared in the playoffs and with Stankoven up full-time and assumingly Bourque, is there even a need to bring Duchene back?

Josh Erickson

2:57

Yeah, there's mutual interest in an extension for Duchene. Won't be prohibitively expensive, and with Pavelski gone, I do think there's still a need.

Playoffs aren't everything... and it's always difficult to justify making decisions like that based on a small sample size. He was incredibly effective in the regular season and will be important in helping shoulder the loss of Pavelski.

2:58

There's a non-zero chance both get extended. Depends on how much of a discount Duchene will be willing to take, but it sounds like he won't command too big of a raise.

sabres3277

2:58

I think the Sabres will trade the #11 pick and one or two high end prospects, Savoie, Kurlich etc. to acquire that top six forward they really need. Thoughts?

Josh Erickson

2:58

Yep. I'm not sure about moving Savoie or Kulich yet... I really do wonder if 11th overall for Ehlers does the trick one-for-one. I'd make that trade if I'm Buffalo in a heartbeat.

2:59

They're picking what, 27th?

Yeah, 27th.

Terik Parascak seems like their kinda guy if he falls that far, not sure if he will. Might continue a Russian trend with somebody like Nikita Artamonov or Yegor Surin, too. Don't think Chernyshov will still be there.

ol82dairborne

3:00

Who do the Canes draft first

Josh Erickson

3:00

(Oops, meant to publish this message before answering)

Alright, folks, that's the top of the hour and all the time we've got for this week. Lot of good stuff today, and thanks for all the great questions!

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