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PHR Live Chat: 09-16-21
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Gavin Lee
6:01
Hello and welcome to another chat!
I'll get started in a few minutes
Pawtucket
6:12
Salary and term guesses for the following RFA players
Tkachuk
Kaprizov
Hughes
Pettersson
Dahlin
Gavin Lee
6:16
Tkachuk - 8 x $8.25M (though there is a little smoke around a one-year deal if things aren't finished before camp)
Kaprizov - 5 x $9M
Hughes - 6 x $8.5M
Pettersson - 3 x $7M
Dahlin - 3 x $5M
This is just off the top of my head, I'd probably tweak things if I spent some time
But something around those numbers I imagine
Mike
6:17
Have to start with those big RFA’ still unsigned. Any progress and of course the latest on Eichel?
Gavin Lee
6:17
Eichel news has gone completely silent since the agent switch
But the Sabres and the new agents have gone back to previously interested teams to talk again
Not sure when things shake out
John
6:17
How important are these prospect tournaments for GM’s and the chance of them getting a better look at camp. Thinking of someone like Raymond Fpr Detroit. Bubble player to make the team?
Gavin Lee
6:18
More than anything, these give the management teams a better sense of where a player is in his development
It's not to decide roster spots
If a player shows well, they might be given a better look at the main camp, but just because someone dominates other young players, doesn't mean he's going to the NHL
Mike
6:19
Rookies you are excited to see? I am really excited to see what Rossi can do. Talked a big game. Wondering if he can deceiver if given a top 9 role with good PP time
Gavin Lee
6:19
I'm excited to see Rossi too. He was among the closest to the NHL in his draft year, but now I'm still not really sure what to expect.
6:20
One thing I'm really interested in seeing with him is whether he slows down in the second half if he does make the NHL squad.
6:21
Other rookies I'm excited to watch are Drysdale in Anaheim, Knight in Florida, Newhook in Colorado.
Ron Duguay
6:21
Hi, Gavin.  Will we see any trades involving big name players during training camp (Tarasenko, Eichel, Gaudreau)?
Gavin Lee
6:22
I'm honestly not sure at this point, I would still lean yes, but I thought both the Tarasenko and Eichel things would be resolved by now
Gaudreau I don't believe you'll see traded in training camp, no
John
6:22
Who steps up in Calgary with gio gone. Valimaki? Andersson?
Gavin Lee
6:23
What, you don't think Erik Gudbranson and Nikita Zadorov are going to fill that role?
It's going to be a big year for Andersson, I think
Ltir
6:24
if A 18 year old rookie is placed on LTIR for the whole season, can his contract slide like it would if they were returned to junior?
Gavin Lee
6:25
I think on paper the team would just loan him back to junior, not move him to LTIR
6:26
But, the slide is based on games played anyway, not roster time
So it would, yes
Mike
6:27
Speaking of newhook, I am excited to see what he can do. Especially if he can stick to a top 6 role and get PP time. My dark horse for ROTY. What are your thoughts on him and his situation in Colorado.
Gavin Lee
6:27
Colorado has shown plenty of times that they're willing to put their young guns into the fire right away.
The only worry I have with Newhook is that if he falters for a stretch, there are enough weapons there that could just take that spot and run with it
6:28
So I'm not entirely convinced that he'll have a big splashy rookie year, but I'm excited to see him try
Ron Duguay
6:28
If the NHL was going to use former players for an alternative broadcast of a game like the Manning brothers are doing for  Monday Night Football,  which players would you be excited to hear?  Note:  Drunk Brett Hull is not an option.
Gavin Lee
6:29
Haha, this is a great question.
Because you want some technical knowledge, but you also want a good rapport and friendship/competition
6:30
I'm trying to think of who I'd want and it's difficult!
6:31
You know who would be an entertaining duo (this may sound odd)? Kris Versteeg and Brian Campbell
Ron Duguay
6:32
Probably at least 1 goalie; maybe Luongo and another guy who is unfiltered.
Gavin Lee
6:32
Luongo would be a great choice
6:33
I also understand you want stars, so Versteeg may not be in the running--haha.
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