JotCast | PHR Live Chat: 9/1/25

PHR Live Chat: 9/1/25

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Josh Erickson

1:50

Calgary does a lot of its movement in silence. I don't think we'll know about an Andersson trade too long before it actually happens. Given Mikael Backlund's recent quotes, I wouldn't be surprised if a trade is closer than we think.

Chris4Wngs

1:52

As a MSU Hockey Season Ticket holder for the past 8 seasons and a life long Red Wings fan how concerned should fellow Wings fans be about the fact that Augustine didn't go pro after last season? Realistically the Wings would not want to go at the NHL level with two young goalies despite the talent of both. Would the log jam at goaltender be better worked out through trading one of the two top goaltenders to address other more pressing issues the Wings have in the system? What do you think the Wings could get for either of the goaltending prospects?

Josh Erickson

1:53

I wouldn't read too much into it. It's likely as simple as Augustine knew there wasn't going to be a ton of room for him on the depth chart this season, and he'd rather have another chance for a national championship than play a 1B role for Grand Rapids. I can't say I blame him.

Free agent buzz

1:53

This year's summer FA signing period was boring. Next year lines up great, but how many of those big names actually make it to the summer in your opinion?

Josh Erickson

1:56

We're going to see another similarly-sized jump. This summer proved teams would rather use the increased flexibility to retain their own talent, and said talent would rather stay than test the market if the compensation meets a certain threshold and they're happy with their situation.

Eichel's likely staying. I still think it's too early to have any legitimate concerns about McDavid not staying with the Oilers unless the wheels really fall off early in the season and problems aren't addressed quickly.

Names who I would really keep an eye on: Kyle Connor, Artemi Panarin, Martin Necas, Adrian Kempe. I think Kirill Kaprizov likely gets an offer he can't refuse from the Wild.

Free agent buzz

1:56

Cont last q. I feel with so many big names, wouldn't it make sense for guys to test the summer as teams will clearly have money to spend

Josh Erickson

1:57

Yeah, but so will the teams trying to retain them.

Gmm8811

1:57

What sites do you recommend for serious AHL info?

Josh Erickson

1:58

Patrick Williams and Tony Androckitis are both immaculate and where I go most of the time. The latter runs insideahlhockey.com

Zakis

1:58

Realistic view of how Yurov fares this season?

Josh Erickson

1:59

Probably 35-ish points. I think he could sniff 45-50 if he gets the right power play deployment and he clicks, though.

Alright folks, that's the top of the hour. Hope everyone is having a great holiday!

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