JotCast | PHR Live Chat: 7/10/24

PHR Live Chat: 7/10/24

Prev Page View Full Chat Next Page

Josh Erickson

2:25

Possible, but doubtful. The urgency of finding a trade didn't come through until well after he'd entered the program. I don't think any discussions prior to him entering advanced to the point of having a deal in place.

SpeakOfTheDevils

2:25

Besides Puckpedia are there any other sites that we hockey fans can use similar to Capfriendly?

Josh Erickson

2:28

There's a site out there in beta that I won't name as it has... a suspiciously similar user interface/design to our recently departed friends over at CF.

But I really would suggest using PuckPedia, even if the user experience is a big shift and takes a bit of a learning curve (it is for me, and I do this for a living!). It's been around for a decent chunk of time... they know what they're doing, even if the product isn't as polished.

Jake

2:28

What are the Wings going to do with their goalie situation? (Talbot, Lyon, Husso, and Campbell)

Josh Erickson

2:28

Campbell is destined for Grand Rapids and will be a non-factor unless something unforeseen changes.

2:30

So Husso or Lyon are one of the odd men out. If they're still really in on Gibson as was alluded to a few weeks ago, I'd imagine one of them heads the other way to Anaheim and the other is dumped on a desperate team. Campbell/Cossa is your minor league tandem.

Dan

2:30

Where is Sprong going to sign and what’s taking him so long?

Josh Erickson

2:32

I could maybe see a return to Washington in the cards, in addition to the handful of clubs (SJS, LAK, BOS) that I mentioned in my Sprong profile today. I wonder if Montreal makes sense too – insurance if Alex Barré-Boulet doesn't work out.

Big Al

2:32

What are the Kings doing? Does Rob Blake really have no clue what he's doing? PLD was a disaster and they had to take on another bad contract to get rid of PLD. They still need more scoring. Would it make sense to see if Doughty would want to wave his no trade clause in his contract to get more scoring? Do they make the playoffs?

Josh Erickson

2:33

After letting Roy walk, trading Doughty would be a death sentence. He's rebounded to be a top 15-20 defenseman in the league once again, and losing him would be putting way too much pressure on Brandt Clarke way too soon.

Right now, I think it'll be a battle for them to get in. I'd like to see Sprong there to bump Alex Laferrière out of a top-nine spot.

Veterans

2:34

What veterans left in free agency do you think will remain unsigned/retire?

Josh Erickson

2:34

Pavelski is the obvious one. I have to think Kessel will officially announce his retirement soon after failing to land a deal with VAN last season.

2:36

Among the others, I think that was probably it for Blake Wheeler. Sam Gagner, too. Nick Bonino never signed with anybody after getting his deal terminated by NYR mid-year. He's not officially retired.

BluesFan

2:36

Am I wrong to think that the Blues actually got better and are better situated financially to upgrade during the season than any other team in the Central Divison?

Josh Erickson

2:37

You're not wrong at all. They've essentially swapped Hayes for Faksa, Joseph and Texier up front.

2:38

I like the goaltending, still don't love the back end, but maybe this is finally the year Perunovich breaks out. I'm not sure they've done enough to get back to the playoffs as it stands, but as you point out, they do still have over $7MM in space to burn with no notable RFAs.

2:39

I'd like to see them take a swing at Oliver Kylington to get some younger legs on that blue line.

Tyler

2:39

With all of the size that the Kings have acquired this offseason, do you think that they need to acquire one more scoring threat? I like the balance it creates for the middle 6 forwards, but Kempe has seemingly evolved into more of a playmaker role, and the top line currently projects Laferriere alongside Kopi and Kempe. Plus the 4th line is likely going to be more of a youth line, depending on how much ice time Trevor Lewis is going to get.

Josh Erickson

2:39

Kempe had the most shots on goal on the team last season, so I'm really not sure what you're getting at there.

2:40

He'll rebound a bit next season, likely will hit 30 again. He shot 11.4% and he's a career 12.4% guy.

And I don't think, even as their roster stands, Laferrière starts the season way up there. Byfield is still waiting on a deal, but he'll be back.

2:41

Unless you're thinking Byfield shifts to C and pushes Danault down to a third-line role, but I imagine they try and give Alex Turcotte a bit of a run there. Need him to turn into something.

Sea Cow

2:41

Do you think Beniers signs a bridge deal or a long-term one with the Kraken? Additionally, do you have any thoughts on Tolvanen's new contract?

Josh Erickson

2:42

The league-wide trend has been long-term as of late, so that's where I'd lean.

2:43

And I love the Tolvanen deal. A bit cheaper than I expected, even for a shorter-team pact.

No Defense

2:43

Are the Blues destined for a top 10 pick after 2024-2025 season, due to making no significant moves? Is a trade of a defensemen likely?

Josh Erickson

2:43

Doubt it. I don't see them taking a step back from last season's record with the swaps they've made.

No Defense

2:43

Should the Blues try to sign Sprong to help the 3rd line?

Josh Erickson

2:44

I could see it, and it would be a needle-mover. But three "reclamation project" type guys in Joseph, Texier and bringing Kapanen back makes me think they're at their quota.

UncleMike1526

2:45

Most of the "Hockey experts" Are panning the Hawks FA signings. I thought Davidson did a great job, Up until the last one. I didn't get the TJ Brodie signing at all. Thought it was too much money for him coming off a down year. Plus I didn't get the second year. Was there a market for him I didn't see that KD had to add a second year? Thanks as always.

Josh Erickson

2:46

Yeah, that one was puzzling. They needed one guy, but I don't see the point of boxing out Wyatt Kaiser or Isaak Phillips from an everyday role to start the year. Quite literally have nothing to lose.

mike123

2:46

Is Stanley heinola or salmonson better?

Josh Erickson

2:47

Logan Stanley is what he is – a below-average third-pairing defenseman who's played sparingly for a reason.

2:48

I'd look at Heinola and Salomonsson about the same... maybe give the edge to Salomonsson long-term just because of the runway he still has left.

Will be interesting to see what he does in Manitoba this year.

Black Ace57

2:49

Who do you think had the best and worst drafts?

Josh Erickson

2:50

Off the top of my head, Minnesota had more than a few steals. I thought the Flyers were somewhat underwhelming after a strong recent run of drafts.

Conor Geekie

2:50

Any chance he makes the opening night lineup for the Lightning? Feel like he could be a dark-horse X-factor, particularly if they put him on the Hagel-Cirelli line (which would also allow them to bump the newly signed Atkinson to the Eyssimont-Paul line, which is probably where he'd fit best at this point). Or does he need more dev time?

Josh Erickson

2:50

I'd actually lean toward him making the opening night lineup. Just not sure if he stays.

Connecting…

Message History

On Off

Your current subscriptions

None

E-mail Address	Chat Owner	Status	Remove

Enter your email address to be notified when Josh Erickson hosts a chat