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PHR Live Chat With Gavin Lee 09-20-18
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Gavin Lee
5:57
Welcome welcome, to another chat.
5:58
Unfortunately we won't have a chat next week, so get your questions in tonight!
I'll let things roll in for a bit before getting started.
Danny Radical
6:07
Word is Isles are looking for defense. Who is on the wish list?
Gavin Lee
6:08
There isn't much out there to add at this point. I can't see a ton of trades happening this late into camp, at least not for impact defensemen.
I don't hate the idea of them signing Sbisa to a minimum deal and giving him a look in the regular season.
There's still at least some NHL talent there.
Max Domi's fist
6:09
Why did I throw myself at Ekblad's face and what will my next punishment be?
Gavin Lee
6:09
Next punishment? Probably banishment to the wing after struggling for a few games in the middle.
Billy bob
6:10
Does karlsson suit up for the sharks tonight?
Gavin Lee
6:10
He is not on the roster for tonight.
6:11
Another look at Merkley though.
vgk fan
6:11
Does Erik Brannstrom make the team?
Gavin Lee
6:11
I highly doubt it.
But there is an NHL future there for sure.
Ron Duguay
6:11
Hi, Gavin. Should we expect any more big trades (Panarin?) before opening night? Thanks.
Gavin Lee
6:12
I touched on it above, but no I don't think we see any more blockbusters before the season.
Obviously things could change at any point, but Pacioretty and Karlsson were the last two big dominoes.
Jeff in NJ
6:13
Have a guess as to what Miles Wood's deal ends up being?
Gavin Lee
6:14
Josh Anderson might be a good comparable, given his holdout last year.
Others are Connor Brown, Radek Faksa.
6:15
Doesn't sound like there is much going on there though.
Joe
6:15
When is seattle coming to the league. In what year will it be
Gavin Lee
6:16
Last report was that they're likely being pushed forward a year, meaning the 2021-22 season.
Pushed back? I guess that makes more sense.
Guest
6:17
Think Isac Lundestrom has any chance of making the Ducks?
Gavin Lee
6:17
Always a chance, but don't think it will happen.
That's a tough jump to make.
6:18
Interesting quirk about the CBA, Lundestrom and other first-round picks from this draft qualify as "veterans" for the preseason rosters.
6:19
So you'll see a lot of them hang around throughout the exhibition schedule to help make the lineup compliant.
Jake’s agent
6:19
Where do you think Dotchin ends up?
Gavin Lee
6:19
Absolutely no idea. What a weird situation.
John
6:20
Will the capitals miss Trotz this year?
Gavin Lee
6:20
That might be the narrative if they struggle, but Todd Reirden is an excellent defensive coach.
6:21
I think the Capitals have a good shot at winning the Metro again.
Bluesguy
6:21
Have the blues made enough changes to make it into the playoffs with mediocre goaltending? Or do you think we are a bubble team?
Gavin Lee
6:22
I wonder if the shine has come off the Blues a bit among fans, given the early injury to Allen. At one point this offseason people were crowning them West champs.
I think they'll be a bubble team, to be honest.
I don't even love all their changes, and Allen is still the key.
Now without Hutton behind him, there's even more pressure on him to perform.
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