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PHR Live Chat: 8/20/25

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Josh Erickson

2:39

I understand the production wasn't there last season, but that's an extremely misguided take on a 20-year-old who had the best possession metrics on the team. A 60-to-70-point breakout wouldn't surprise me in the slightest.

Hawk Fan in FL

2:40

What does Chicago do? Do they carry 3 goalies? Try Reichel with another coach? Is there a plan B if the rookies aren't ready?

Thanks for your time and input, Josh!

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Josh Erickson

2:42

And thank you for the kind words! With the way they're currently set up, I'd guess they either carry all three or waive Brossoit and rehab his trade value in Rockford. I don't think he gets moved before camp, and they wouldn't lose sleep over a waiver claim. They will continue listening on Reichel (I think a swap with Columbus for Chinakhov makes a lot of sense for both sides) but have enough patience to keep trying him. I also don't think there's a Plan B – they have so many different names competing for spots that at least a few of them have to be able to shoulder the roles being asked of them by virtue of the law of averages, right?

Rat King

2:42

What are your thoughts on the Oilers chances this year after the handful of moves they've made? They obviously have questions remaining in net but looking at their proposed forward lineups it doesn't seem to look as scary IMO.

Josh Erickson

2:43

It's like Philly – until they address their goaltending in a meaningful way, it doesn't matter what they do with the rest of the roster. In my view, it's a moot point talking about the Oilers' cup chances until Skinner shows something different for a sustained period or a significant upgrade is made.

CBJ

2:43

Did Greaves show enough during call up at the end of season last year and Cleveland to become 1A and push Elvis to backup?

Josh Erickson

2:44

Absolutely, and it's my read that he'll be given every chance to do so. He's got to earn it, of course, but the path is there for him.

Mike dickinson

2:45

Any chance the Canes make a run at McTavish or Rossi? They need a 2nd line center badly.

Josh Erickson

2:47

I think McTavish would be a great fit, I just don't think they have the player the Ducks would require to be persuaded to move him (blue-chip young RHD). I don't even think Scott Morrow would have quite fit that bill before he was sent to New York. Rossi would be a great pickup. Again, not sure they can part with what Minnesota wants considering they already extended guys like Blake and Stankoven.

whynotfrankfurr

2:48

What are your thoughts on Blues defensive pairings? Do they need a new guy? Would Raddysh from TB work?

Josh Erickson

2:49

If Mailloux ends up being too much of a liability, I could see it, but I don't know why the Bolts would be in any hurry to part ways with him. Really effective depth contributor. I guess if the Lightning end up with a forward hole after the season starts one of the Blues' bottom-six forwards could be of appeal.

Kuzy Korner

2:49

Anyone signing Kuznetnov as a 2/3 C?

Josh Erickson

2:49

it's been quiet on that front for a while. Certainly won't be penciled in as a top-six piece anywhere. I don't think he's getting a deal before Roslovic signs.

Rod Langway

2:50

Who is the 3rd C for the Caps? if it is Connor McMichael who is on my wings?

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Josh Erickson

2:51

Either him, or if Hendrix Lapierre has a strong enough camp, he could slot in there and allow McMichael to bump back up to a top-six left wing role. I think the latter is the ideal scenario. Some combination of Anthony Beauvillier, Ryan Leonard, Andrew Cristall, and Ivan Miroschnichenko on the wings there.

Landyn

2:52

I think the Blues need a Bolduc replacement and Chinakhov fits the profile, but who else would be a nice add for the Blues? Would Hoglander be a nice fit reunite with Suter?

Josh Erickson

2:53

With you on Chinakhov, for sure. I don't think Nils Höglander is available. The Canucks have enough depth concerns at forward as it is.

NSH

2:53

Do you see the Predators moving off of a couple guys should they get off to a slow start as expected? Marchessault, O'Reilly, etc...

Josh Erickson

2:54

The Predators indicated last year that they were treating Ryan O'Reilly like he has full no-move protection, and I don't see that changing. It'll be up to him, not the team, if he moves. Marchessault is far more realistic. That contract isn't awful and would probably be their most valuable asset outside of Forsberg/Josi/Saros.

Barely any Bears

2:55

Are there more AHLers going to KHL than normal? Seems like more than normal. Then again, I live in Hershey and we've lost at least 7 to KHL instead of NHL/AHL... Will miss them.

Josh Erickson

2:56

I will note that a lot of the recent AHL->KHL signings have been for the two non-Russia/Belarus based teams in the league, Barys Astana (Kazakhstan) and Shanghai Dragons (China). Yes, the Dragons are in a temporary home in St. Petersburg this year, but they've made it clear they're moving back to China in the near future. There's the added intrigue of being a logical home for CAN/US players overseas with Gerard Gallant as their head coach. Last I checked, they have 15 North Americans rostered for this season compared to just nine Russians... that's a hell of a swing for a KHL team!

HabsCrabs

2:57

Where do you see Laine playing this upcoming season? Montreal doesn't seem done yet and Laine seems to be that guy to be moved out.

Josh Erickson

2:57

He'll be in Montreal. They can't afford to retain right now and that cap hit won't be movable until later in the year when teams accumulate space.

Nuckchucks

2:58

I really wish we could've resigned Suter but do you think STL could utilize him better on the wing to add to the wing depth they have?

Josh Erickson

2:58

No, he plays better down the middle and the Blues dropped a lot of cash on him. That's where he'll be.

Iceburgh

2:58

I look at a situation like Bobrovsky, where he signs a huge contract in Florida and for the first couple of years he looks like a shell of himself. Some tweaks, adjustments and roster changes and he’s back to being a lockdown goalie. I know it’s not the same level but could the same happen to a guy like Ryan Graves?

Josh Erickson

3:00

Haha, that's one heck of a faux comparison to draw. Graves hasn't really had a year-to-year stretch of consistency in his career... Bobrovsky finished top 10 in Vezina voting three straight seasons before signing with FLA. His bottom-out early on also wasn't nearly as detractive as what Graves has been for the Pens. Even as a stretch, I don't think that really works.

Alright folks, that's the hour. Thanks for the great questions today!

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