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PHR Live Chat: 02-09-23
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Gavin Lee
5:00
Hello and welcome everyone!
5:01
We'll let a few more people roll in and get started in a few minutes. The question queue is already filling up!
Tank
5:04
Thoughts on the return for the Blues?
Gavin Lee
5:04
So we might as well start with this. How about that move!
5:05
In terms of the return – it's not great is it. It's significant, for sure – the 2023 draft is making teams wary to hand over first round picks
But it's also not all that much for a player who has consistently been one of the best goal scorers in the league AND a defenseman who was drawing a little buzz.
5:06
I know they needed to trade him, but surely this wasn't going to be the only offer they received.
I think in the end they probably didn't maximize the return, but aren't SO far off that they'll really regret it.
5:07
I would be surprised if they use both of their first-round picks this year though. I expect the Blues will be linked to several players in the offseason
MikeKeenan
5:07
Now that the Rangers added Tarasenko what other moves, if any, do you see them making?
Gavin Lee
5:08
This is an interesting part, because with the Blais inclusion and the retention, there is actually a bit of extra wiggle room.
Including Hunter Skinner is a sign for me that the Rangers aren't done
He's basically just a contract dump, even if the Blues do see something in him for whatever reason
5:09
Just not sure what they target now, really
Bo Horvat
5:09
Is it too much? And too long a term? I think I'll age well..... no?
Gavin Lee
5:09
It is both of those things, yes. But Lou and Bo admitted as much
5:10
I just don't think Lamoriello is very worried about Horvat in 2028-29
He'll be a good player for them for the next few years, and that's all that matters for them
Will they win the Cup because of this? I very much doubt it
Guest
5:11
what do you see as the asking price for Ryan O’Rielly? Is it possible for the Canes to acquire both O’Rielly and make a run at Meier?
Gavin Lee
5:11
The Hurricanes have the space, and the assets to go after multiple pieces
5:12
O'Reilly probably brings back half of what Horvat got Vancouver – either the first, or the prospect, not both
But to get even that he's going to need to prove he's 100% healthy
I don't like the time crunch on that one
Phil
5:13
Thanks for doing these! What should the Sabres do at the deadline and what do you think they will do?
Gavin Lee
5:13
The Sabres are being very calm, it sounds like. I think they will reward their group with a small upgrade, or take advantage of a situation with term. But no blowing out picks for a top-end rental
5:14
Remember that they have 3 2nds this year
Using one of those for a nice little team boost I think is more than reasonable
Even if I don't think they're ready to really contend for a Cup
John
5:15
What is a realistic forecast for Edvinsson and Jiricek next season? Make the team, AHL again and if NHL what is their impact?
Gavin Lee
5:16
I think Jiricek will be a full-time NHLer
Edvinsson I'm less sure about, just because of the situation in Detroit
There is a little impatience building, I think
5:17
That's not to say I've cooled on him, I think he'll be outstanding. But not sure that front office will throw him to the wolves with an 82-game expectation
Jiricek I think will be there from opening day
Mike
5:18
Everyone keeps tackling about Karlsson and maybe a trade scenario. What about Seth jones? Of Chicago eats a bit of cap space he could be a great fit for some team? Assuming he would want to leave
Gavin Lee
5:18
I think it would be hard to convince a management or ownership group to retain salary for seven seasons
5:19
I think they're probably stuck with him until the front-loaded portion of the contract is up
He will earn more than $45MM of the $76MM in the first four years
5:20
At that point, you can probably talk about getting out from the deal (as the Blackhawks start to want to pay other guys)
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