JotCast | PHR Live Chat: 8/28/24

PHR Live Chat: 8/28/24

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Josh Erickson

2:27

27 points in 48 AHL games while battling through injuries in your first full professional season isn't bad at all. It doesn't blow the doors off, but it's respectable production from a 21-year-old.

Robrob

2:27

There’s some smoke that the Canucks might be interested in Gustavsson from the Wild. With both teams tight to the cap. What could a possible trade look like?

Josh Erickson

2:28

I haven't heard anything reliable there. But if it were to happen, I wonder if the Wild would be interested in taking on the last year of Tucker Poolman's deal from the Canucks and using his potential $2.5MM in LTIR relief to their advantage. Vancouver's made it clear they want to stay out of LTIR if at all possible, although they may have no choice depending on Demko's health.

2:30

The Canucks would only be able to carry one extra skater if that was all the money changing hands, though, so I'd imagine there's a throw-in like Phil Di Giuseppe headed to Minnesota too. Along with other assets, of course. Gustavsson isn't a cap dump, he's still a somewhat valuable asset. Some mid-tier picks and prospects.

projection

2:30

What do you think are the ceilings of Gavin Hayes and Paul Ludwinski ? 3rd and 4th liner respectively or possibly slightly higher ?

Josh Erickson

2:32

I like the third-line projection for Hayes, but I think projecting Ludwinski as an NHLer at all at this stage is optimistic. His post-draft season was really disappointing, and his production this season wasn't eye-popping for a player in his last year of juniors.

Robrob

2:32

Does Dean Evason have any interest in acquiring Freddie Gaudreau from the Wild for the Blue Jackets

Josh Erickson

2:32

I'm sure he does, but he's not the GM! Haha

2:33

I don't think anything will happen before the start of the season. But the Blue Jackets have been clear about wanting to use their newfound cap space to their advantage and acquire assets by providing relief to other teams.

2:34

If Minnesota is in a position where they want to add mid-season but don't have the flexibility, I could see Columbus happily taking on the rest of F. Gaudreau's deal with an asset attached.

Robrob

2:34

Rumors swirled that Patrick Laine blocked a trade with his NTC. Do you have any idea, or a guess as to what team he blocked?

Josh Erickson

2:36

It's the first I'm hearing of him blocking a deal, and frankly, I'd be pretty surprised if those were true. The sense I got from the situation is that based on how limited his market was, Waddell took the first offer that didn't require him to retain any salary.

goalies

2:36

It is known goalies take the longest to develop. Wouldn't it take a few more years to determine which of that group of goalies in the 2023 draft from 2nd-3rd round are the best or are you already sure Fowler is the one ?

Josh Erickson

2:38

I like Fowler just fine, but yeah, it's too early. There were some Russians/Belarusians taken that I really liked at the time, and they've progressed so far as I've hoped. I'd give a special shout-out there to Pavel Moysevich, who the Golden Knights took in the third round. He was unreal in his first KHL shot with St. Petersburg last season with a .942 SV% in 13 GP.

Robrob

2:39

Do you think the Predators hurried themselves by trading Askarov. Instead of letting him build value as a backup to Saros, by signing Wedgewood.

Josh Erickson

2:41

Well, I think Askarov could have given them what Wedgewood will likely give them this season. I think they've misplayed the situation dating back to at least then.

They still managed to get a pretty fine return, though. I really like the swap for both teams.

Robrob

2:41

Whats your guess on Draisaitl he signs an extension or he becomes a UFA next summer?

Josh Erickson

2:41

Extension. Early signs have all been pretty positive.

mike301

2:42

What r the chances of ehlers signing an extension?

Josh Erickson

2:42

Still low, but getting better. I think he wants to see how the beginning of the season goes, but from what I understand, the front office still hopes to keep him around long-term.

I think they've done a good job of repairing the relationship this summer and making sure he feels wanted/needed. Now, it just comes down to whether he feels he's got a chance to win in Winnipeg.

Alan

2:44

What do you think oh the Kings offseason? I don’t think they added enough scoring. How does Rob Blake have a job after the PLD misfire

Josh Erickson

2:45

I second that opinion. I think a fully healthy depth chart that forecasts Alex Laferrière in the top nine isn't a good place to be, at least for a team that lives and dies by scoring depth rather than having a game-breaker.

2:47

Maybe Byfield will still be that someday, but for now he's just an above-average top-six forward. Still a player every team would love to have on that contract, but not yet a superstar.

Leafs @ 33 atenas

2:47

Who is the mostly likely partner for the Leafs to trade Robertson to or what level of draft pick could they get?

Josh Erickson

2:47

I like the Pittsburgh smoke. They used a second-rounder to get him, they'll be able to recoup one in a deal.

AC-Avs only

2:47

Lehkonen back at work doing puck drills after that shoulder surgery, LOC looking great skating off that hip surgery, Landeskog showing signs of life finally may be 85-90% of his former self. Tell me I’m wrong, when complete, this is the best top 9 and most solid cup contending roster in the league….. Drouin-Mack- Rants. Lehkonen-Mittelstadt-Nichushkin

Jeff

2:47

Can Nick Robertson play overseas?

AC-Avs only

2:47

Landeskog-Colton-Wood. Our all world top defensive pair in the league, G and Manson, our spare parts 3D pairings, the team is stacked if the pieces all come back together healthy……. Plus I really wish the 3rd line ended up being ….Landeskog- Ritchie- Colton. Pushes Wood and LOC to the 4th line. Insane depth if Chu Chu gets his stuff together.

Josh Erickson

2:47

Sorry, Jeff, meant to get to your question after the Avs ones!

2:48

But re: Colorado – it would be if it were cap-compliant. Someone, likely Colton (or maybe multiple players) will need to get shipped out when Landeskog and Nichushkin are ready to return.

2:49

And yeah, there's nothing stopping NRob from signing a deal overseas to begin the campaign. He has until Dec. 1 to sign a deal if he wants to be eligible to play in the NHL this season, though.

moving up

2:49

Did you happen to hear any rumors or intel when Mtl moved up from #26 to #21 by sending 3 picks to LA, were they targeting Hage whom they took ? Or were they mostly after Eiserman or local guy Boisvert who both went before #21 ?

Josh Erickson

2:50

Not specifically MTL, but I know Hage was really well-liked across the board. Wouldn't surprise me if they were targeting him.

college non grads

2:50

Since you knew that Connor Kelley was returning to Providence for his 5th year total, do you have an idea if teammate D Taige Harding has pro level (AHL or better) mobility for his size ( 6ft 7in) ?

Josh Erickson

2:51

Pro-level, yeah. But I think he peaks as a top-four shutdown guy for Rockford (if he stays in the Blackhawks' system)

Rags Fan

2:52

What are your projected lines for Rangers? Do you see them moving Laf to the first line? Kakko to 2nd and Smith to 3rd? They haven't really given Kakko any high end talent to play with outside Chytil and he isn't high end... need to get them both going.

Josh Erickson

2:53

Based on how last season went, I don't see it. I imagine Kakko starts alongside Chytil on the third line and will need to surpass Smith to get into the top six.

Whether that's because of a Kakko breakout or an RSmith faceplant remains to be seen.

The Duke

2:53

Greetings, Could you please rank Stankoven, Raymond, Leo Carlsson & Cutter Gauthier re annual points - and Askarov, Levi & Knight re career GAA? Thank you!

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