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PHR Live Chat With Gavin Lee 08-30-18
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Goalie Watch
6:45
Every year a surprise goalie or two exceed expectations in a big way, and alternatively some fall off a cliff.  Darling and Talbot for example.  Any picks for this year's winners and losers?
Gavin Lee
6:46
I think Antti Raanta will prove that he's a top tier goaltender, and Cory Schneider will completely lose the starting role.
Mike
6:47
Which Talbot will show up this year?
Gavin Lee
6:48
Better than 2017-18 for sure.
But I doubt he'll be a Vezina contender ever again.
Drop the Gloves
6:48
Final Four fisticuffs:  Bieksa vs Wilson,  Reaves vs Simonds.  Who takes the title?
Gavin Lee
6:48
How can you bet against the superpunch?
But seriously, I might rather get knocked out by Bieksa's one punch than ever fight Ryan Reaves.
Conner
6:49
What are the backgrounds of you and the other writers? You and Zach Leach in particular write very well and knowledgeably
Gavin Lee
6:50
Between the group, we have broadcasting, law, accounting and educational backgrounds, all with a little journalism sprinkled on top.
But I do appreciate the comment.
Reaves
6:51
I'll eat Simmonds for Supper and Bieksa for Breakfast!!
Gavin Lee
6:51
Have you ever seen Reaves' goal horn impersonation?
6:52
Not that it has anything to do with this, just thought I'd bring it up.
Nick
6:52
Any big time players you see being moved before the season? Karlsson the most likely?
Gavin Lee
6:52
Karlsson and Pacioretty are probably the most likely, yes.
September trades are rare and difficult to pull off
6:53
I thought Carolina would do something, but Waddell recently mentioned the whole defensive group heading to camp.
Gary
6:53
Was Stone overachieving last year, or can he reach point per game this season?
Marla
6:53
What kind of contract will Mark Stone get next offseason? Will it be with the Sens?
Gavin Lee
6:53
These are tied together.
To the first part, I think he was both not overachieving, and cannot reach a point per game this year.
6:54
That's a confusing sentence.
I think Stone is an excellent player, and one of the best two-way wingers in the game.
But I just can't see enough offensive success in Ottawa this year for him to be a point per game guy.
6:55
In terms of a contract? He's already earning $7.35MM this year. That times six is definitely possible.
I don't think it will be with the Senators, but both sides have come out to say that they want to keep negotiating.
JAY T
6:56
I looked up Reaves goal horn impression. HAHAHA that was hilarious.  Thanks!
Gavin Lee
6:56
Definitely worth it.
Zac
6:56
Is Jimmy Howard a Red Wing at the end of the season?
Gavin Lee
6:56
Yes.
6:57
I can't know for sure obviously, but I don't really see why anyone would be desperate to add him at the deadline given his contract.
You can find backup goaltenders everywhere if you're desperate.
6:58
I don't really see why they wouldn't bring him back on a cheaper contract to be honest.
Unless his play falls apart (which it very well could).
Erik Karlsson
6:58
So no chance I call out ownership, eh?
Gavin Lee
6:59
I would be absolutely stunned if he did it directly.
But something like Seguin's "disappointed" speech, sure.
El Wood
7:00
Will Nikita Zadorov be in this top fighter discussion in five years?
Gavin Lee
7:01
Just doesn't do it enough to really be in the conversation does he?
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