Here’s a rundown of some of the original content here at PHR over the past seven days.
Our look into the salary cap situations of the Atlantic Division came to an end as I reviewed the Red Wings and Maple Leafs. Meanwhile, Holger kicked off the Central Division with an assessment of the Blackhawks and Avalanche.
Quite a few first-round picks from June have already signed while others are either waiting to sign or aren’t eligible to (or else they’d lose their college eligibility). Gavin provided a breakdown of who has and hasn’t put pen to paper on their entry-level deals and where each of those top picks is expected to play this coming season.
We’re close to wrapping up the top ten in our 2006 redraft. Kyle Okposo was voted as the eighth overall selection to the Coyotes, one spot lower than he was actually picked. The current poll is for the ninth pick and the Minnesota Wild and there’s still time to make your choice.
Gavin held his weekly live chat. Topics included the strange Max Pacioretty situation in Montreal, the top candidates to land a PTO deal in the coming days, a look at the Coyotes, potential contenders for the Calder Trophy, and what, if anything, Vegas should do on the back end thanks to Nate Schmidt’s suspension and the fact that Shea Theodore remains unsigned.
Speaking of that defensive corps for the Golden Knights, Zach suggests that UFA blueliner Kevin Bieksa could be a natural fit. He intends to keep his family in California and wants to play this upcoming season. As a veteran that can fill a third pairing spot in a pinch, the match certainly makes some sense.
With the season now less than a month away, our 2018-19 primer series continues. I previewed the Capitals, Golden Knights, Canucks, and Maple Leafs while Holger looked at the Lightning and Blues.