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PHR Live Chat: 12-12-19
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Gavin Lee
7:02
Hello and welcome to another live chat! The Bogosian news delayed it a bit, but let's get started quickly.
Ron Duguay
7:07
Hey, Gavin.
Gavin Lee
7:07
Hi.
Guest
7:08
Do the Wild have enough to make the playoffs
Gavin Lee
7:08
Honestly, I think it will be extremely tough.
7:09
They have some guys playing out of their minds right now, but getting a spot in that division is going to be near impossible, and the wild card is going to be a battle between almost the whole conference
I know they've been on a heater, but I don't see it continuing.
Taylor Hall
7:09
With the old GM out of Edmonton .... Is there any chance i could be dealt back there?  What kind of package would it take for Edmonton to acquire me?
Gavin Lee
7:10
There is certainly a chance, given all the smoke that has already surrounded that situation. But ultimately I'm not sure if the Oilers will be able to compete with the packages.
Nor should they, really. Not if he's still going to test free agency.
Ron Duguay
7:11
Hey, Gavin.  Any thoughts on Tim Thomas’ comments earlier today?
Gavin Lee
7:12
I don't really know if I can form an entire opinion/response right now, but all I can say is that brain injuries are incredibly scary (a personal nightmare of mine) and they need to be taken even more seriously in all sports.
Steve Y
7:12
Why do I keep trading for others teams garbage instead of a complete rebuild? Do I really hate the fans that much?
Gavin Lee
7:12
I think you'll find that this is a complete rebuild in disguise.
And an extremely effective one.
7:13
I know it looks bad and feels bad. But just give it some time.
Derek
7:13
Has Jarry overtaken Murray as the man in net in Pittsburgh?
Gavin Lee
7:13
Boy it sure looks like it doesn't it!
7:14
It was always curious that the Penguins hadn't extended Murray, and now that situation is even more interesting.
Both RFAs, with DeSmith still under contract for two more years.
Ron Duguay
7:15
Any further news about Jim Montgomery’s firing for cause? Eliotte Friedman seemed to allude that Monty likes to have fun.  Does that suggest that he showed up to a game drunk?
Gavin Lee
7:15
At this point, anything I could say would be purely speculation.
I don't think you should read into any columnist's suggestions either.
Until we get a firm report, the rumors are just getting out of hand.
Derek
7:16
What kind of package is NJ asking for?  Picks or prospects or guys ready now?
Gavin Lee
7:16
It sounds like they're open to absolutely anything, including taking bad salary back if they have to.
That would open the doors to just about every contender in the league, which makes Hall more valuable.
Gabe
7:17
How does Ray Shero fix the Devils problems? Is it as simple as trading off the expiring contracts and starting fresh in free agency next summer or are we fans looking at a much longer rebuild?
Gavin Lee
7:18
I know that the summer moves haven't worked out, but if you think of what they actually gave up, nothing is really defeating.
A few picks, while important, aren't the end of the world because they'll recoup some this year.
7:19
They still have Hischier-Hughes to build around, right? That's a better start than many teams in the league.
Derek
7:19
How would you grade Robby Fabbri for Detroit so far?   Did the Wings completely rob the Blues blind here?
Gavin Lee
7:19
Just like always, I caution when a player is having a career year on a terrible team.
7:20
I'm not convinced that Fabbri will be part of the next great Red Wings team, but he certainly turned a paper clip into a stapler here.
(Meaning he definitely improved his asset)
Yuri
7:21
Who will be the next head coach gone this season?
Gavin Lee
7:21
I challenge you to find the person who could have predicted the last bunch.
For all any of us know, there could now be investigations into any coach in the league.
GiacGara
7:22
When does Doug Wilson become responsible for the Sharks' plight? He built the team and offered the long term contracts to Jones, Vlasic, Burns, etc. Time for a new GM?
Gavin Lee
7:23
Let's remember that he's also the one that collected all of the Sharks' talent in the first place.
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