JotCast | PHR Live Chat: 7/9/25

PHR Live Chat: 7/9/25

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Average Habs fan

2:50

Do you think MTL is going to make another big addition to the roster, or wait until next season with contracts expiring and young players coming up? I feel like MTL's salary cap space is getting pretty tight, and they might tighten themselves up with big RFAs next year.

Josh Erickson

2:52

They have about $5MM left, assuming they play the Price LTIR card exactly right. The 2C hole looms large. Marco Rossi would be great, not sure they have what Minnesota wants in return, though. That's all I'd be considering at this stage.

Pens

2:52

In today's NHL does Tristan Jarry hold positive value? Would the Pens be smart to move him at the first opportunity?

Josh Erickson

2:53

Not at this moment, no. He could rather quickly if he starts hot, though. I think the Penguins should be investing everything they can into setting him up for success so they can clear his deal as one of the next steps in their rebuild.

2:54

That third year of term left on his deal really hurts. I imagine they may not have too much trouble moving him if he had two years left, but the third year is the killer. If he starts sniffing his 2021-23 form again, though, there will be interest.

Dub

2:54

Josh: Good afternoon.in regards to the Panthers, what would Rodriguez fetch trade wise?

Josh Erickson

2:55

Florida can't take any money back, so the return has to be futures-based. If enough teams decide to help them out, I could see them landing a second- or third-round pick with a low-level prospect in there too.

Hawk Fan in FL

2:57

Might Roslovic be an option for Chicago? So glad Davidson did not overspend this free agency.

Josh Erickson

2:58

An option? Yes. He'll come cheap. Not sure if it makes sense at this point, though. It was either land a true impact player to help Bedard or let the kids run the show. Signing Roslovic accomplishes neither objective.

Rags Fan

2:58

Just wanted to say thank you for your insight! Have a great day!

Josh Erickson

2:58

Thank you very much!

Dan

2:58

Any word on if Kyrou still considered a trade possibility this year?

Josh Erickson

2:59

There's smoke. I'm not sure how much I believe it. I think it makes very little sense for the Blues at this stage unless there's a player out there who can do what Kyrou can better than him. I don't think there is.

Dan

2:59

Do you feel Bjustad is an improvement over Faksa at center?

Josh Erickson

3:00

Not a huge one, but yes, an improvement. Higher-ceiling offensive option with better possession impacts.

Alright folks, that's the top of the hour. Thanks for today's great questions. Back next week.

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