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PHR Live Chat With Gavin Lee 08-16-18
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Gavin Lee
6:54
Such a tough one. I mentioned today in a story about Laine how Rantanen may be in a category all his own among that group of RFAs.
It's not like last season came out of nowhere, it's just how dominant he was.
6:55
If he has another 80 point season, how can they give him any less than $8MM on a long-term deal?
Signing him now he would already be asking for more than Pastrnak did
Feels like a Kucherov bridge deal to me. See if he can drive a line himself, if he takes another step forward you sign him as a superstar contract.
6:56
So much of his production was tied to MacKinnon and the powerplay. I'd challenge him to do it again,.
Rob
6:56
Boston can't start the year with 8 d right? Who's out? Darth Quaider? Miller?
Gavin Lee
6:56
Long way to the start of the year.
Lots of time for injury.
6:57
It's not even like carrying eight defensemen is that weird.
It's just the quality of the 7 and 8 on Boston that is out of the ordinary.
If I had to pick one to send away though? It's probably Miller as long as McQuaid is 100% healthy.
Rob
6:58
There's no way Colorado moves Ottawa's first right?
Gavin Lee
6:58
I'd be shocked.
They're going to make the playoffs and still have a huge chance at a superstar prospect.
Don't forget that this draft is NOT just Jack Hughes.
Go Yotes
6:59
What is our next step to become competitive?
Gavin Lee
6:59
Should be more competitive this year if Raanta stays healthy
Keller is the real deal, Galchenyuk should be better, Strome is still an excellent prospect
7:00
Still don't love that defense, but it should be good enough.
John Mozeliak
7:00
If you were a GM which player would you pick to be your franchise player  out of this list? Seguin, Tarasenko, Larkin, Stamkos, or Eichel?
Gavin Lee
7:00
Just based on the player, no contract/age qualifiers?
John Mozeliak
7:01
No contract, but age applies.
7:02
You can sign the player to any deal you like.
Gavin Lee
7:02
It's gotta be Eichel then, which seems ridiculous at first blush.
7:03
Stamkos is getting close to his decline phase, Seguin and Tarasenko only have a few years left.
Eichel is a much more impactful player than Larkin.
Sneak
7:03
What are some of your best memories on Jerome Iginla career
Gavin Lee
7:04
I mean fighting Vinny Lecavalier in the playoffs has to be right up there.
7:05
His play in the Olympics for sure.
I remember clearly when Crosby scored the goal in Vancouver, telling everyone I could see to watch back the pass from Iginla.
He's basically falling down with a guy on his back and sends a no look backhand pass to Crosby coming in
7:06
It might not be a backhand, now that I'm replaying it.
Haha
bRian 5or6
7:06
Do you think Tkachuk makes the Sens? If not, where does he end up?
Gavin Lee
7:06
I thought he should go back to BU, but what do I know.
7:07
I have a sneaky suspicion that he's going to end up playing in London
Hunter going back there, them convincing Boqvist to sign..
Jessie
7:08
So the leafs biggest need this off-season was D. And that was addressed how?
Gavin Lee
7:08
They signed Igor Ozhiganov.
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