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PHR 2018 Free Agent Frenzy Live Chat
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Gavin Lee
9:51
Welcome to the return of the PHR Live Chats!
Boy what a morning we've had already, as we learn where most of the top names are headed.
9:52
As always, submit your questions and we'll get started right away. Remember that the submission won't show up right away, but I'll try to get to everyone at some point in the next hour!
Connor
9:52
WOO HOO!
yh
9:52
mornin m8s
Gavin Lee
9:52
MY THOUGHTS EXACTLY
Connor
9:52
What would Boston’s lines look like if they signed Tavares? (I’d assume they trade Krejci)
Gavin Lee
9:53
Krejci has been bringing a bunch of trade interest since the end of the season, and you'd have to think that Boston would return to many of those talks if they landed the big fish.
Steve k
9:53
What’s the latest with JT. Doesn’t feel like he’s staying on the island
Gavin Lee
9:53
Arthur Staple has the latest, and I'll quote him:
"Tavares chose not to sign and now the Islanders are all but out of it, barring a Lou Lamoriello surprise"
9:54
He also shot down the idea that a team *cough*Maple Leafs*cough* could sign Tavares with a one-year deal, only to turn around in January and extend him.
Doesn't look like the Tavares camp wants something like that, and are looking at the 7-year deals instead
Jeff
9:55
Are we expecting lots of trades today also
Gavin Lee
9:55
I'd be shocked if there wasn't a little movement, even perhaps a blockbuster, but I don't think there will be a large number of trades.
Please!!!
9:55
DO the coyotes get a a winger? Sounds like they made a run at JVR and Perron?
Adam B.
9:55
It was being reported that Arizona  was in on  JVR.  Who do you think they go after now?
Gavin Lee
9:56
I don't think it's necessarily an either or for Chayka and company. They asses a situation and if they believe a player is being undervalued (or they can squeeze some extra value out of them) they go after it
If they whiffed on those two wingers, there's no guarantee they go down the free agent list to the top name.
They could get creative with trade scenarios too
big willy
9:56
Where is Jay Beagle gonna land?
Gavin Lee
9:56
Sounds like Vancouver at this point
SLOMO
9:56
Today is going to crazy, Twitter is going to explode.
Gavin Lee
9:57
We certainly got an early start on the frenzy.
Guest
9:58
Vancouver are crazy locking over 3M$/yr on Roussel...
Gavin Lee
9:58
Both deals look like overpayments to me.
But Vancouver has been clear that they want "pros" to show the young guys what it takes in the NHL.
Have always been open with the fact that they'd be signing veterans.
Connor
9:59
Which Nash is more likely to resign in Boston?
Gavin Lee
9:59
I'd have to say Riley, if only because Rick's future isn't clear at all.
Michael Bukantz
9:59
Will the rangers sign anyone today?
Gavin Lee
9:59
I'd be stunned if they didn't.
But it likely won't be the big names.
They're committed to this plan of adding youth and speed.
If there is a chance to get an undervalued player, sure.
Calvin Pickard
10:00
Will I get traded today?
Gavin Lee
10:00
CALVIN PICKARD
I doubt it.
John
10:00
Did Stastny sign with VGK or is he still on the market?
Gavin Lee
10:00
No one can sign until the free agent period officially opens in two hours.
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