JotCast | PHR Live Chat: 6/12/24

PHR Live Chat: 6/12/24

Josh Erickson

1:54

Hi folks! I'll start making my way through the queue here in a couple of minutes.

1:59

Okay, let's go! Nice break between Cup Final games to digest here... I'm sure the Panthers are happy with the extra travel day considering they're still stuck in FLA.

mike123

1:59

Will the winnipeg jets trade nikolaj ehlers?

Josh Erickson

2:00

Seems like the Jets want to move him and he doesn't want to stay. I'd give it an 80% chance of a summer move, a 15% chance of an in-season/deadline move, and a 5% chance that this somehow works itself out.

But yeah, to put it simply, he gone.

Blueshirt Bill

2:00

Would a Kappo Kakko for Trent Frederic deal be appealing to either team?

Josh Erickson

2:01

Depends on what Boston does in free agency. Frederic is valuable to them, in part because he has at least some utility at center. Kakko doesn't.

2:02

If they finally address their depth issues there, I can see it. I think the Rangers would have to add a bit, just based on Kakko's platform year. I think at this stage, they're probably similar players long-term, but Frederic has some regression potential. He's shot nearly 15% the last two seasons, I don't think that holds up.

2:03

To be fair, so has Kakko, but he has a much longer history of being a passable finisher.

To wrap up, I do think that's a pretty fair swap in a vacuum, and it would be good for the Rangers. Not sure why Boston does it, though, especially without cost certainty for Kakko.

Aidan

2:03

When do you think we will see contract extensions for RFAS?

Josh Erickson

2:04

They'll come in a few big windows. One in the days leading up to July 1 so that teams have more cost certainty heading into open season. There'll be another big rush for those who filed for arbitration in late July/early August.

LGD

2:04

Any antitrust or any legal repercussions expected from the Capitals purchase of CapFriendly?

Josh Erickson

2:05

No, and I can't fathom why there would be.

2:06

Teams have their own departments doing that work for them. If they don't, and they were relying on CapFriendly, it's bad business. It's awesome to have as a public resource, but it was never guaranteed.

Not even the first time this has happened, either. VGK bought out General Fanager around their inception, which paved the way for CapFriendly in the first place.

L Dub

2:06

Good afternoon. I know the Sens said no on Brady T, but if the Panthers put forward Knight, Lundell, and Mackie S, does that change the equation?

Josh Erickson

2:08

Sure, maybe, but I still don't see why that makes any sense for the Panthers. Brady isn't a need for them, they're within two wins of a Cup and have made the Final in back-to-back years. Those three players you mentioned, though, will likely be key cogs in helping them extend their contention window through the rest of the decade.

based

2:08

Hey Josh, it sounds like Barkov is ok & might play in gm 3. We all saw the hit from Draisaitl & most think a suspension was warranted. Did the DoPS contact the Panthers to check on Barkov's status before deciding there would be no suspension?

Josh Erickson

2:09

I don't know for sure, but I'd say likely. They've been clear before that injuries sustained on plays impact the length of supplemental discipline.

sens55

2:09

Do you think another website like cap friendly is created?

Josh Erickson

2:11

There's already another great resource in PuckPedia. As I said in our mailbag callout comment section, too, we're looking at adding more contract tracker/CapFriendly-like resources and features in the coming months as well. It's something we've been looking at for a while to more closely match what MLB Trade Rumors offers, but it's quite a bit of an undertaking. But it's higher on our list of priorities now, definitely.

Casey

2:11

Who is the best second line center with a right-hand shot that Carolina can hope to acquire?

Josh Erickson

2:12

Nobody really on the trade market, it seems, other than the guy they're shopping that really should have gotten more chances at center.

2:13

So that really only leaves you with Stamkos and Elias Lindholm as the premier options.

Both will likely cost more than they're worth... if Stamkos is taking any sort of discount, it's getting done in Tampa.

Mike

2:13

Kakko and a pick for necas whos says no??

Josh Erickson

2:14

Kakko and 30th overall won't get you close to Nečas

gmm8811

2:14

With all the cap space available, I foresee Utah being a major player in the free agent market. They could throw a monkey wrench in alot of teams plans. With all the young talent they already have, 3 or 4 high end veterans could be just the thing to make that organization relevant. I believe Utah can be an enticing situation. Thoughts?

Josh Erickson

2:16

Absolutely on all fronts, and everything indicates that's what Bill Armstrong is intent on doing. Likely one major splash each on center, defense, and wing. I don't think you need to add a ton to make that offense really hum (they were 16th in the league last year), but Marchessault has always seemed like a good fit to me if Vegas can't make an extension work.

Defense will be the main concern. If they landed two premier UFAs, it wouldn't surprise me. They have the space.

CapsFanInNC

2:16

You're Brian MacLellan; outside of trying to dump the Darcy Kuemper contract, what moves are you making to put the Caps back into contention not only for the twilight of Ovi's career, but setting them up for continued contention post-Ovi?

Josh Erickson

2:17

Keep drafting the way they've been drafting, for one. They've done quite well with what they've had the past few years.

But unfortunately, I don't think there's any way they're putting themselves in legitimate contention without bottoming out. You need a top-five pick to build around. Ryan Leonard's great, but I don't think he's that player.

2:19

So any long-term contention goals... I don't think that's realistic. In the short term, though, they'll be sniffing around for a top-six guy or two to help out that rather atrocious offense. I've been pondering a Chandler Stephenson reunion.

Lloyd Christmas

2:19

If the Rangers decide to move on from their captain, what team out there may have interest in acquiring Trouba? Considering his drop off in play in the postseason, would any team still consider him as a top 4 blueliner?

Josh Erickson

2:20

Plenty of teams would consider him a second-pairing guy, for sure... most of the league, in fact. Worth $8MM? Not a chance, and he's got a full NMC at the moment, although it drops to a 15-team no-trade list on July 1.

2:22

I also don't agree with the postseason drop-off narrative. The Trouba I watched in the playoffs was the same Trouba I saw for most of the regular season. He struggled all year, and the possession metrics back that up.

Jon Fazzone

2:22

Since the Rangers cannot move on from Zibanejad Panarin or Kreider for the next two seasons due to NMC’s , what moves do you see the Rangers making to improve the team & actually get a RW1 ???

Josh Erickson

2:26

There's this 22-year-old first-overall pick that had 14 points in 16 playoff games that I think fit pretty well as a first-line RW on a team that made a deep playoff run. I think his name is Lalexus Afreniere or something like that.

All jokes aside, that's not something I would even be concerned about. It's his role to lose. I don't think the defense even needs a ton of work, I really do like Braden Schneider and think he takes a step forward next year. My main concern would be finding a Kakko upgrade... you can attach him to a pick for somebody that's not cost-prohibitive and that would be nice. Not somebody as high-profile as Nečas, but I wonder about someone like PHI's Joel Farabee. Cost-controlled for a while, which is good, but $5MM against the cap would be tough to swallow.

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