JotCast | PHR Live Chat: 6/26/24

PHR Live Chat: 6/26/24

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Josh Erickson

2:28

It's a full NMC that he has, not NTC, and I don't get any sense that he's willing to waive it.

UncleMike1526

2:28

Would the Jets trade McGroarty for Lukas Reichel even up? Reichel needs a change of scenery and Nazar gets his buddy back. Who says no?

Josh Erickson

2:30

After the season Reichel had, I don't think there's a chance of Winnipeg accepting that offer. They'll be looking for an asset equivalent to the 14th overall pick they used to select him. He's developed as expected for his draft billing.

Markstrom / Ullmark

2:30

Assuming the Bruins would have accepted a similar valued return from the Devils (though one could argue the Devils didn't have equivalent assets (maybe Allen = Korpi), would the Devils be better off with Markstrom or Ullmark? Some things to consider ... term and AAV of both goalies, amount given up, etc.

Josh Erickson

2:32

Ullmark. He's got the better recent history and doesn't seem prone to the swings Markstrom's had from year-to-year in Calgary. Yeah, one year compared to two is a bit of a concern, but I don't see why they wouldn't be able to work out an extension.

Tim

2:32

Odds red wings make a big trade after yesterday or was that extra cap space just to resign their own free agents Kane and Gost

Josh Erickson

2:33

It's either a trade or opening space Guentzel/Reinhart-type UFA splash, for sure. I can't imagine they'd jettison a second AND a top-pairing defenseman just for keeping the guys they already have.

If that is the plan, woof.

Question

2:33

With the rumors that Kane may head back to NYR, how does he fit in with their long-term salary structure?

Josh Erickson

2:34

I doubt he gets anything more than a two-year deal, so I don't think their long-term cap structure matters much.

2:35

But if we're just talking about 2025, it would be notable. List of notable RFAs that summer: Lafrenière, Kakko, Cuylle, Miller. That's a lot.

2:36

He'll have some considerable interest based on how he came back with a vengeance in Detroit. Personally, I think it'll take a cap hit starting with a 5 to get him on a two-year deal. I wouldn't love that for a player who did nothing to improve his pretty damning defensive impacts with the Wings, especially for a Rangers team that's already somewhat special-teams reliant.

Dave

2:36

If the NHL expands to 33 or 34 teams, how will it deal with the divisions/conferences situation? Also, which cities are highest on the list?

Josh Erickson

2:37

Highest on the list? Familiar faces in Atlanta and Phoenix, for sure.

2:38

Don't think there would be any major realignment until they get to 36. I would imagine Phoenix gets added back to Central as the ninth team and Atlanta into the Atlantic with the Florida teams.

Utah

2:39

Does Ryan Lindgren make sense as a trade target for us? If so, what would he cost?

Josh Erickson

2:39

I don't think he makes sense. Plenty of comparable players are available in free agency for no acquisition cost.

Leon

2:39

Any chance the Oilers actually trade me? Do the Bruins make sense?

Josh Erickson

2:41

Too early to tell, in my opinion. Obviously, the fit in Boston would be spectacular, but they don't have what it takes to get him. If he ends up in the black and gold, it's via free agency. There's no package Boston could offer that pries him away that doesn't include Pastrňak, and what's the point of that?

Pete

2:41

What will the Isles do? Will JGP and Lee still be here, and Martin and Clutter can't be resigned let them walk. Desperately need a scoring wing who can they get?

Josh Erickson

2:41

I've had a feeling about Teuvo Teräväinen on the Island for a while. I'd like that fit, fills a gaping hole at 2LW.

2:43

I do think Lee will be back closer to 30 goals next year. Maybe not worth $7MM, but better value than Pageau at $5MM. I think Lee stays and Pageau goes. JGP's buyout isn't awful.

Suomi

2:43

Do you think Patrik Laine would be a good fit for the Kraken? What would a sensible trade package for him from Seattle look like?

Josh Erickson

2:44

I do like the fit there. I've said it before, though, it's too early in the process to have any good indication of what his trade value is. It could take a second-rounder to get him, it could take a second-rounder FROM Columbus to move him. I don't have any real read on it.

Kitty cats

2:44

More likely to move on, Montour or Reinhart? And what do you think each will sign for?

Josh Erickson

2:45

I think Montour is more likely to leave. I'll just say I concur with our overall prediction for him in our Top 50 UFAs list, which will be coming out sometime before the draft. Just waiting to see what happens with Skinner tomorrow.

Predict It

2:45

Who will be the most improved team next year?

Josh Erickson

2:46

Devils are the easy choice, Sens are another one even if Ullmark is just average. Hard to overstate the impact Korpisalo's poor play had on their season.

Predict It

2:46

Where does Marner begin the 2025-26 season?

Josh Erickson

2:47

Screw it, give me Utah

GMMG

2:47

Who are some candidates for the Sharks to take on as cap dumps?

Josh Erickson

2:48

I wonder about a Pittsburghian. Rakell and Smith have pretty limited no-trade lists.

Who?

2:48

Who will end their playoff drought first, DET or BUF?

Josh Erickson

2:48

Buffalo

2:49

Need to reserve judgement until we see what Yzerman is leading up to with all these moves, but I don't like their offseason thus far. Meanwhile, Buffalo's walking into next season with a much more stable goaltending situation than DET with Luukkonen and Levi, and they'll have more cap space to play with at the end of the day after Raymond and Seider get their next contracts.

Jake

2:49

What move do you see the Red Wings making with the dump of Walman?

Josh Erickson

2:49

I really, really hope it's not Gibson. What a disaster that would be.

Goalies

2:50

Do you see any other goalies being traded?

Josh Erickson

2:50

With the market set for Markstrom and Ullmark, I think Nashville holds onto Saros.

2:51

Does seem like Gibson will be moving if this much is out there, even if it's not Detroit. One of Thompson or Hill in Vegas might be an option, too. Other than that, Filip Gustavsson maybe?

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