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PHR Live Chat With Gavin Lee 03-07-19
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Gavin Lee
6:00
Hello folks, welcome to another live chat.
Unfortunately this one is going to have to be short, so get your questions in quickly!
Elwood
6:10
Who is your #1 affiliated prospect right now? Makar?
Gavin Lee
6:10
I was trying to think of someone I would put ahead of him, but I can't.
So yes, Makar.
Big Dave
6:11
do you think the Habs make the playoffs?
Gavin Lee
6:11
Really good shot to.
I think they have enough there to make it in, I worry about them going anywhere.
6:12
The most interesting game might be that Columbus-Ottawa matchup on the final day of the season.
6:13
Just imagine if it's the Senators that keep the Blue Jackets out.
The Canadiens have Toronto, and the Penguins have the Rangers that day.
Jon
6:14
Do the Sens stick with Anderson/Condon for 2019-20, or do they look for outside help?
Gavin Lee
6:14
I doubt it will be Condon
I would think that Gustavsson gets a chance, but Anderson will be back if he wants to be.
They're not trying to compete next year.
Jeff Blashill
6:15
Why did I decide to slot de la Rose in as our first line center this evening?
Gavin Lee
6:15
How do I upload a picture of Jack Hughes...
6:16
Seriously though, this is a good time to remind everyone that the draft lottery is only for the first round.
6:17
Whoever comes last in the NHL is given the 32nd pick, and so on
Jon
6:17
Konecny or Nugent-Hopkins?
Gavin Lee
6:17
Tough one. I'll take Konecny at this point, if only because he's several years younger.
6:18
But Nugent-Hopkins is still a very good player.
Just not that franchise-changing talent that you hope to get from #1
North America
6:19
Does the Russian contract factor scare you in drafting Podkolzin?
Gavin Lee
6:20
It doesn't scare me completely, because even though he wants to stay there to develop he's implied that he'll come over eventually
But still, if you have a player ranked equal to him you'd have to pass on Podkolzin
Don't think he'll fall all that far.
Mckenny
6:30
Any insight on what the "internal issue" might be with Tampa goalie prospect Connor Ingram? His progress and corresponding numbers don't seem to warrant a demotion.
Gavin Lee
6:30
They certainly don't. He's been one of the best goaltenders in the AHL this season.
Not a peep out of the organization though. I don't know what happened there.
Elwood
6:31
How many NHL arenas have you been to? Which one is your favorite
Gavin Lee
6:31
Finally got out to T-Mobile in Vegas this season. That's #1 in terms of entertainment value.
6:32
I've been to several, some closed now, many still open.
Back to back
6:32
Who are the last teams out in the east ?
Gavin Lee
6:33
I imagine this means the final playoff spots?
I think Pittsburgh grabs the final division spot, and Carolina/Montreal are the wild cards.
Mckenny
6:36
Assuming Columbus loses the majority of their UFAs to free agency do they reload by signing others free agents, rebuild with their young guys or somewhere in between?
Gavin Lee
6:36
Somewhere in between.
6:37
I think they'll take a swing at some other names, but if they're not signing Duchene and Dzingel, it means they're not offering big money. You would think both would be open to staying.
dan
6:37
Do you think Bob Murray does much more "retooling" given how the team has performed lately, especially with all the young talent playing so well (in the nhl, and lower leagues)?
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