JotCast | PHR Live Chat: 9/4/24

PHR Live Chat: 9/4/24

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Josh Erickson

2:43

And even if he got more per season in free agency, contract length is capped at seven years. He likely got more total cash by signing the eight-year deal in Edmonton.

2:44

And the Oilers are already a prime destination for players. That's at least if you ask a pair of guys in Viktor Arvidsson and Jeff Skinner who took pretty friendly deals this summer for a chance to win.

Scott M

2:44

What’s happening in Vegas top 6? Are dorofeyev and olofson/Holtz going to provide enough scoring? Are any of these guys fantasy relevant?

Josh Erickson

2:45

Dorofeyev may have the least name recognition out of the three, but I'd be the highest on him. He's been money in Henderson, and he clicked at a 42-point pace last season while averaging 13:17 per game. 13 goals, 11 assists in 47 games... that's a good (not great) sample size.

2:46

He'll get more usage this year, so in terms of under-the-radar breakout candidates, he'd be near the top of my list if not at it. I'd expect him to start at 2LW alongside Hertl and Stone

Not sure about power play time, though. Not a fantasy guy, but I imagine that's a concern.

Kazoo

2:47

For the RFA without a contract, which do you see as being the most likely to hold out till December?

Josh Erickson

2:47

Kaliyev, if he doesn't get traded. My backup answer would be Phil Tomasino.

Kevin lankinen

2:48

What's a contract worth this late in the season?

Josh Erickson

2:50

A one-year deal for sure, but I think Lanky can still land a deal north of $1MM. I'm really perplexed that he hasn't signed yet

frozen504

2:51

Does Bouchard get 9+ on his new deal with another point

With Another ppg season?

Josh Erickson

2:52

Oh, absolutely. Even if they wanted to extend him now, I'd imagine it would take around $9.25MM AAV on an eight-year deal.

UncleMike1525

2:52

Why would the Blackhawks stunt Commesso, Korchinski and Arty in Rockford when Broissoit is injured and you have a perfect opportunity for them to grow? If you demote Korchinski you have to play somebody who is worse than him from Rockford. Does that make any sense? Thanks

Josh Erickson

2:54

Commesso ended last season on a really high note. I don't think Brossoit will be out for too long to start the season, if memory serves. I'd like to see Commesso back up in his stead and get a start or two, just as a temperature check to see where he's at. I'm not sure if it's smart to have him as the primary mid-season call-up option over Soderblom, though. Probably best to let him cook for another year in Rockford before graduating him to that status.

2:55

Korchinski simply needs a breather. Last year was incredibly taxing for him. I don't think he needs all year with the IceHogs, but I'd advocate for him at least spending October there.

Levshunov could do with a nine-game trial maybe, but 17-year-old freshman straight to NHL is a pretty huge jump for anyone not named Celebrini.

Mike

2:56

What do you think PLD is going to do in DC? It seems like a potentially savvy move to bring him back into the Metro Division but he could also potentially be a disaster if his year in LA is predictive for the rest of his career

Josh Erickson

2:56

I think he'll be a perfectly serviceable, low-end top-six center. That's what he is, really. Just don't expect him to be worth his contract. I'd imagine somewhere in the 55-60 point range this year, assuming he stays healthy.

2:56

Haven't heard a peep on Tomasino or Parssinen in Nashville. Something has to get done in the next week, right?

Josh Erickson

2:58

Neither have I. Tomasino's delay I understand. I can't imagine he's happy with how he's been buried by multiple coaches now despite producing at a 39-point pace for his career in bottom-six minutes. That's useful depth scoring.

2:59

But Pärssinen is a true tweener. Seventh-round pick, really hot and cold in NHL showings the past two years. Not as dominant in AHL action as Tomasino. Is he even worth a seven-figure cap hit?

Last one here, since it's the top of the hour!

Dan

2:59

Has Tarasenko signed yet?

Josh Erickson

3:00

Yes sir! Two-year, $9.5MM deal in Detroit two days into free agency.

3:01

Thanks for the questions, everyone. Only one more chat to go until training camps!

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