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PHR Live Chat: 08-05-21
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Gavin Lee
6:00
Hello and welcome to another chat!
It's been quite the offseason so far
I'll let some stuff roll in and get started in a few minutes.
Mike
6:11
I think there is a move coming with the caps even though tight against the cap. What trades might the caps make? Kuznetsov trade?
Gavin Lee
6:12
The speculation on Kuznetsov seems to have died down considerably, and by moving Dillon the team probably does have enough flexibility to go into the season as they are constructed right now.
6:13
I wonder if they would move out another defenseman like Kempny if they can show he's healthy enough to play, but honestly I'm not sure how much change is really coming
Kuznetsov is still the move that makes the most sense to me, even though I'm not convinced it will happen now
Reggie
6:13
Thoughts on what the Flyers have done so far in free-agency.... will their D be any better or should fans say a Hail Mary?
Gavin Lee
6:14
I honestly think their defensive group could be excellent, or could be one of the worst in the NHL
It's that unclear to me
I mean Ryan Ellis is a wonderful player
But I'm worried that he's going to be relied on so much to defend, that his season is going to go off the rails
6:15
Count me on the side that doesn't believe in Ristolainen, and Yandle just can't handle the tough minutes anymore
A lot of it, at least in my head, comes down to whether Sanheim can get back on track
If you can rely on him for 22 tough minutes, everything might fit together perfectly
Blues Fan
6:16
How do you see the Taresenko issue working out?  Thanks for all you do.
Gavin Lee
6:16
I think he's eventually moved, with some salary retention (but probably not 50%)
Just don't know how it can work at this point
Jonathan
6:17
Other than hopefully signing Shesterkin long-term, are the Rangers going to be doing much more of anything this offseason? Will they ever find the center they so desperately need?
Gavin Lee
6:18
Do they desperately need a center? I know they need one if they want to compete for the Cup, but it's not like they need to blow things up if they can't get one right away
I actually think they're already being too hasty this offseason
6:19
I wondered about Nazem Kadri earlier in the summer, but not sure if Colorado would be able to replace him at this point
6:20
Anyway, my point is I really don't think it's Eichel or bust
There is so much talent that is so young, no need to go bananas on a center
Don Sweeney
6:21
What do I need to do now to get the Bruins fans off my back? Get Eichel? Get rid of Jake?
Gavin Lee
6:21
Sounds like DeBrusk isn't going anywhere (though we've heard that before trades in the past)
If you ever think Boston fans are going to be completely off your back though, you're mistaken
Win a championship, and you'll get a few weeks of peace
Eric
6:22
Is the new trend for bad teams just to take players from other teams and absorb cap hits for assets? Sure seems like it.
Gavin Lee
6:22
Yep, and honestly it's not that new
Remember Chris Pronger ended his career as an Arizona Coyote
6:23
In a cap world, if you're not going to compete, you might as well use the space to add for the future
Adam
6:23
If Rossi is able to get healthy and make the Wild roster, how do you feel about the Wild's center position?
Gavin Lee
6:23
I'm still holding judgement until I see Rossi play
Have no idea what to expect from him at this point
Brian
6:23
Gavin, How do you like the Avs off season? Did they upgrade goalie spot?
Gavin Lee
6:24
There is certainly a possibility that Kuemper outplays Grubauer this year, but it's not a lock
6:25
In terms of the overall offseason, you had to pay Landeskog and you got a pretty incredible deal on it, Makar took an absolute sweetheart deal, and you have added depth for cheap
Love the Ryan Murray signing, especially
Mike
6:25
was Surprised that Arizona traded Garland. Thought he would be a building block. Do you think they will trade another supposed block in Keller
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