JotCast | PHR Live Chat: 6/5/24

PHR Live Chat: 6/5/24

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Rags Fan

2:24

Where do we go from here? Wennberg reportedly wants to resign... Chytil is a hit away from retirement. They will have to subtract in order to add... who do you see them in on FA and who do they get rid of via trade?

Josh Erickson

2:25

Wheeler's not back and I see them moving Kakko's signing rights. That leaves them with a little bit north of $11MM for 4-6 roster spots depending on how many extras they're comfortable carrying.

2:26

I think it would probably cost between $7.5MM and $8MM annually to re-up Lindgren and Wennberg. That leaves $3MM for two other guys... which I would use for UFA pickups. Roslovic and Gustafsson will price themselves out at that point.

2:27

Tyson Barrie is a cheaper Gustafsson replacement with a decent amount of rebound potential. I wonder about him.

2:28

Up front, Kiefer Sherwood and James van Riemsdyk are a couple of decent supplementary names that come to mind that I think would be good depth scoring fits. But I can't imagine Drury moving on from Goodrow after the postseason he had, even if it's unquestionably the right decision in my view.

And no, I don't think Trouba's going anywhere.

Blues2

2:29

Will the Blues be able to trade Faulk, Krug, Leddy, and/or Parayko this summer? Who is most likely to move?

Josh Erickson

2:30

Well, I don't think any of them increased their trade value this year. Maybe slightly by virtue of letting an additional year run off their contracts.

2:31

All four have full no-trades. Parayko would be the highest-value target. Someone may bite on Leddy if the Blues made him a $2MM player for the next two years. But if Faulk or Krug were moving, I think it would have happened last summer.

2:32

I'd say probably 30% chance of a Parayko move, about the same on Leddy if they retain salary, and closer to 10% for Faulk and Krug. That money is just tough to move.

making a move

2:32

If Chicago was willing to trade down from #2 overall, who would be a more willing trade partner Mtl at #5, Ottawa at #7 or Calgary at #9, all with 2 1st round picks ?.

Josh Erickson

2:32

I don't think they have any intention of trading down, but hypothetically, Montreal would be the team I'd be least surprised to see do it.

draft

2:33

How does the depth of the 2024 draft compare to the 2023 draft ? Roughly when does the 2024 draft start to thin out ?

Josh Erickson

2:33

It doesn't have Bedard, but Celebrini and Demidov are still guys I'd be comfortable putting a franchise tag on. Just not generational.

2:34

The depth of the top 10 is stronger than last year's, I'd say. Utah, Ottawa, Seattle etc. all have very strong value picks... if they use them wisely.

2:35

But I think there's a decently sized drop-off after the Flyers and Wild at 12 and 13, at least in how I'd rank the class. There's always gonna be an Oliver Moore or Gabe Perreault or someone who falls to the 20th overall range that really shouldn't.

Levshunov

2:35

Do you think Levshunov has the ceiling of a top pair D man or a #1 D man ?

Josh Erickson

2:35

2:36

I don't think he has the highest ceiling among D-men in this class, that's Buium and Parekh. But he's still got a good crack at it and he's got a higher floor. I've still got him as my #3 in the class behind Celebrini and Demidov.

DK206

2:36

Who do you think the Kraken will look at in free agency and trades to upgrade the roster and also bring in more youth?

Josh Erickson

2:37

Blue line and goaltending is pretty much set. I don't see them making any big moves there, especially with Ryker Evans proving he needs a shot on the opening night roster.

2:40

That leaves the F group, but I still think there's only one or two spots, not including Shane Wright, who I think makes the group out of camp. Good news – I imagine they'll still have north of $10MM in space after getting new deals done for Beniers and Tolvanen.

2:41

I don't think they'll be in on any of the top-tier guys with that kind of space (and as I said earlier, I just don't think it makes sense with where they're at). But I've heard Jake DeBrusk's name there, I think that's a realistic option. Or someone similar.

TheMick

2:41

When Kreider and/or Panarin have lesser roles or are gone does Lafrieniere go back to Left Wing where he has played his whole life or continue at RW where he broke out in a big way...

Josh Erickson

2:42

Depends on how next season goes, I'd say.

Fun Times Boris

2:42

What do you think actually happens with Marner

Josh Erickson

2:43

He seems to have no intentions of waiving his NMC. At this point, I think the most realistic option is for him to play next season without an extension.

Mmm

2:43

Ryker Evans & Burakovsky for Marner & a 3rd..?

Josh Erickson

2:43

Brad Treliving has blocked your number

Aidan

2:44

Out of these 10 RFAs, which ones do you think will sign extensions with their current teams before the NHL draft?

Josh Erickson

2:44

Beniers, Jarvis, Mittelstadt, Swayman, and Raymond/Seider

Gabe

2:44

We hear the same thing every year when asking how Toronto should improve. “Add defense”, “trade Marner”, “get a goalie”. But what is really going to be the difference maker as they enter a year without Keefe?

Josh Erickson

2:45

The biggest need is a puck-moving D, and I don't think it's close.

Woll is ready. Don't let him overcook.

2:45

What's more likely for this upcoming season? Preds take a step back and let some of their youth develop at the NHL level or Trotz makes some kind of splash?

Josh Erickson

2:45

Ooooh, yeah. Nashville is one of the agents of chaos to watch over the next couple of months. I'd say splash.

LDub

2:46

Josh: Good afternoon. As per the Panthers, do you think packaging Lundell and Knight might interest The Sens for Bradt T?

Josh Erickson

2:46

I know it's a hot topic, but I really have no sense that Ottawa is entertaining offers. It's been all media-fueled.

2:47

And quite frankly, I don't think it makes sense for Florida to part with Lundell. He's good, young and cheap. Exactly the type of player you need to help bridge windows of contention.

Doug

2:47

Hey Josh.... The LA Kings, we know they are in cap hell.... Being creative, can you come up with a major trade for them that nobody would see coming? No holds barred on this! Thanks!

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