JotCast | PHR Live Chat: 9/25/24

PHR Live Chat: 9/25/24

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Scott

2:49

Do you think the wings are going to waive husso, or carry 3 goalies to start the year?

Josh Erickson

2:49

I think for now, I'd bank on them carrying three. I'm not sure how long it lasts, but I'd expect to see Husso on the opening night roster.

gmm8811

2:49

What kind of year does Kyrou have to have in order to quell the trade rumors?

Josh Erickson

2:50

I don't get the trade rumors in the first place. He just had his second straight 30-goal year and also posted the best possession metrics of his life – by far – in 2023-24.

2:51

He was their best player last season not named Binnington or Thomas and has seven years left on his deal at a price that's a little steep right now but will be right in the sweet spot for his level of production in two or three years. As long as he doesn't regress, I don't see the point in even considering shopping him.

Not if they're serious about trying to win games, at least.

Brett

2:51

What are the Avs and Mikko stuck on? Seems like the contract should have been done a while ago. Do they just pause and wait until next summer?

Josh Erickson

2:55

I certainly think the Draisaitl AAV threw a wrench into things. My educated guess – they were close on an eight-year deal with an AAV in the high 11s. After Draisaitl, I'd guess his camp is pushing for something closer to 12.5.

Briere

2:56

How long before Michkov becomes disgruntled playing for Torts?

Josh Erickson

2:57

Honestly, I don't see it happening! They both understand who the other person is, at least from the sense I get. We'll see how it unfolds, but I'd expect him to have a little more patience with Michkov than you'd expect.

Matt

2:57

How many playoff teams come out of the Pacific?

Josh Erickson

2:58

I'll go three. So many fringe contenders in the Central (STL, WPG, NSH, UTA, MIN) outside of COL and DAL.

Nick

2:58

for Bedard is 90 points reasonable for year 2, possibly 100?

Josh Erickson

3:00

Absolutely. He was on pace for 74 last year without the broken jaw.

McDavid's 82-game pace jump from Year 1 to Year 2 was 88 to 100. 12-point jump for Bedsy would be 86, and I think the roster's improved a lot around him. I wouldn't rule out 100, but I'd say highly unlikely. 90 feels achievable, though.

Alright folks, that's the top of the hour. Thanks for the great Qs today – see everyone next week!

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