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PHR Chat With Gavin Lee: 09/07/17
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Gavin Lee
6:12
Hey folks! Welcome to another chat.
6:13
Just to get it out of the way, we know about the Cody Franson report (PTO with the Blackhawks) but are still waiting on confirmation.
It does seem like a nice fit for Franson though.
HIPCHECK
6:17
Why did Franson go for so little?
Gavin Lee
6:17
If it's true, I would have to think he has a handshake deal with the Blackhawks to sign after camp ends.
PTOs aren't minimum deals, just showcases.
6:18
Versteeg for instance signed for $950K last year out of his PTO.
Guest
6:18
Any guess on what might happen with douchene?
Gavin Lee
6:18
There will be movement in the next few weeks, but I can't figure out who exactly it will be.
Lots of chatter about Columbus but Aaron Portzline, who is the most connected guy on the Blue Jackets beat doesn't think they've touched bases in a while.
6:19
The reports that blew up this week about Friedman saying Columbus was in, were taken almost completely out of context.
(in a lot of places at least)
I've always thought Carolina was the best fit.
Craig
6:20
How likely is it that Randy Carlyle will end up pairing Beauchemin and Bieksa? (Very scary thought as a Ducks fan)
Gavin Lee
6:20
I think it's very unlikely, but boy would that be a hard thing to watch.
Best guess is Bieksa plays with Fowler, and Beauchemin with Manson to start the year.
6:21
But it all depends on health, obviously.
HIPCHECK
6:21
Best guess on Pens 3rd line center?
Gavin Lee
6:21
I still think Zach Aston-Reese is good enough for the job, but there has been little talk of him lately.
6:22
I think they start the year with Rowney there, and make a move in season.
Craig
6:22
I think Beauchemin may work best with Larsson or Montour.
Ideally: Fowler-Manson Lindholm-Montour Larsson-Beauchemin
Gavin Lee
6:23
I doubt you'll see Bieksa in the press box very much
6:24
There we go guys, confirmed on Franson
He's headed to the Blackhawks.
Greg
6:24
As a non-Kings fan, how do you see this team finishing? They seem really, really short on depth. If one of Kopitar , Doughty, Carter, or Quick get injured they are likely done.
Gavin Lee
6:24
I think they're done already.
Sorry to any Kings fans, but I have a hard time seeing them making the playoffs even with those four healthy all year.
6:25
Their defense isn't as deep as it once was, and they'll still struggle to score this year.
6:26
The Franson write-up is live, if you want to see it.
Xavathrashius
6:30
Will Iginla and/or Jagr find teams?
Gavin Lee
6:31
I'm not sure there is much appetite for Iginla, but the trade deadline news from today is interesting on Jagr.
He could stay in Europe, play in the Olympics and then sign for the stretch run and playoffs.
I do think he'll play in the NHL this year at some point.
Fake Name
6:32
What do you think will happen with the Red Wings and Andreas Athanasiou?
Gavin Lee
6:32
I think he signs eventually, something around Bennett's deal.
But, as I've said before the conspiracy theorist in me thinks that letting him go to the KHL for a year is actually what the Red Wings want.
6:33
I doubt he'd want to stay over there for a long time, and it would really help out their cap situation this year.
It's not like he'd get any added leverage next year.
Also Ak Bars, who are the rumored team already have five imports.
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