JotCast | PHR Trade Deadline Live Chat: 3/7/25

PHR Trade Deadline Live Chat: 3/7/25

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Josh Erickson

7:40

I think Utah may want to move him for an upgrade now, though. Not sure how that would work. Their W over Detroit last night was gargantuan. Pretty much an even four-way race for WC2 in the West now.

Kyle Dubas

7:40

Assuming Erik Karlsson is indeed not moved until the summer, who are all the people you expect me to move today?

Josh Erickson

7:41

I think Grzelcyk's gone. I think Rakell moving is likelier than some think. I wonder if someone wants Tony Beauvillier on an expiring deal for bottom-six depth, he's got 13 goals this year. That's the extent of the list.

Mike

7:42

Caps haven't been playing great, but still a solid team. I think they need a energy/skill top 9 forward and a physical depth defenseman. Who do you think they could trade for today?

Josh Erickson

7:44

Agreed on both fronts. Technically they have that physical depth D in Dylan McIlrath, but he's a one-trick pony. Need someone a bit more well-rounded who can reliably log 16-17 minutes per game with that edge as you mention. I think they pursue Brandon Tanev and Joel Armia to fill the bottom-six right wing vacancy, maybe Luke Kunin too. Wonder if they call PIT about Luke Schenn as a 7D down the stretch?

Bob

7:45

Briere pull anything off today?

Josh Erickson

7:45

Don't think Ristolainen is moving. Laughton is likelier as teams who missed on Nelson are going to get really urgent about picking up a C.

robrob

7:47

Could Wild and Buffalo be trade partners. Wild like Tuch and Cozens. What could Wild offer in a trade for either player?

Josh Erickson

7:48

There's simply no way that salary structure works for Minnesota. The players Buffalo would want in return (Rossi) don't cost enough to offset salary. If they're really operating like Kaprizov will be coming off LTIR in the regular season, things still have to be money-in, money-out.

Randy

7:49

will the leafs be active today

Josh Erickson

7:50

Yes. They're playing too well this season to not go all in. Don't think Schenn. If they're giving up the number of assets the Blues want, it'll be for two players a la Tampa. Not sure if they'll be from the same team. I wonder if they find a way to make the money to work to land both Laughton and Tanev.

Unclemike1526

7:50

The Hawks biggest needs are a winger who can snipe 40 goals for Bedard and a Head Coach. Who's available this off season?

Josh Erickson

7:51

Their entire rebuild plan has involved landing one of the stars on the 2025 UFA market. If he doesn't extend with someone today, I think they're giving Rantanen an offer he can't refuse this summer. David Carle behind the bench out of Denver makes so much sense there.

Shark Bait

7:51

Where will Mario Ferraro be at the end of today?

Josh Erickson

7:52

Hard to gauge, I'd personally guess the Jets.

7:53

But after moving Walman, the likelihood of Ferraro moving drops significantly. It was going to be easier to fetch the desired return for the former. I don't think they can sustain the loss of another experienced defenseman – you'll be asking too much of developing players.

7:53

Does Vancouver find a dance partner to move Boeser today?

Josh Erickson

7:55

Only if it's a Nelson-esque return package, or preferably a center that helps them now. I think they'll be willing to keep him down the stretch and continue trying to extend him.

Y2J

7:55

Kings are quiet in the rumor mill. They standing pat?

Josh Erickson

7:55

Nah. They were in on Rantanen but I don't think he was interested in an extension there. Just because they haven't done anything yet doesn't mean they're not trying to be active. They're fervent in trying to find a top-six RW.

Phil

7:56

What do you suspect the stars are giving up for Rantanen? Seeing rumor of Stankoven, first, and possibly Harley or another roster piece ? But Can they really afford to give up a rostered defenseman?

Josh Erickson

7:56

Harley's not moving. He's their 1D right now, and frankly, he's even been better than Heiskanen this season when healthy. There's zero chance of that happening.

Stankoven and a first, maybe another asset? Sure. But I haven't seen anything reputable with Harley mentioned, and for good reason. He'

*he's untouchable.

Mafiaso316

7:57

Any other Bruins leaving town? Coyle, Carlos, what about Korpi?

Josh Erickson

7:58

Most likely of the group is Carlo. If no one wants Gibson at $6.4MM with two years remaining, there won't be takers for Korpisalo at $3MM with three years left.

7:59

Just a couple of more questions here before the top of the hour. Time for me to write!

robrob

7:59

I personally wouldn't have given up what Colorado gave up for Nelson. Especially, if I'm the Wild. What team gives up a haul for Boeser? Hopefully not the Wild. If Nelson and Boeser want to be in Minnesota, you can sign them July 1st.

Josh Erickson

7:59

Agreed. I simply don't see how the money works to get Boeser for the Wild this year, and the price would be too steep anyway when they stand a good chance of signing him this summer anyway.

8:00

LA will be sniffing there too.

Diamond dan

8:00

Boeser or Suter going to go? If Stars strikeout on rantanen I’d think Brock would be a consolation prize that would help keep pace with the avalanche.

Josh Erickson

8:00

Suter almost definitely gets moved today, I think. Agree on your assessment of Boeser/DAL. A lot of teams have him as their failsafe option.

8:01

Alright folks, thanks for all the awesome questions this AM. It'll be a fun day.!

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