The first week of the 2018-19 regular season is coming to an end, and the NHL is just as exciting as ever. Goal scoring is up and the league’s most dynamic players have shown why they’re considered as such. Good starts from teams like Carolina and Chicago have fan bases rejuvenated, while others are trying to find their footing in the early going.
It’s mailbag time again here at PHR, and our Brian La Rose will be answering your questions about the start of the year. How has Rasmus Dahlin impressed so far? Can Connor McDavid lead the Edmonton Oilers back to the promised land? Where does Tom Wilson go from here?
If you’ve missed the chance to ask a question during our weekly Live Chat on Thursday evening, the #PHRMailbag is the way to go. Submit your question using the #PHRMailbag hashtag on Twitter or by leaving a comment down below. We’ll run the mailbag this weekend and try to get to each and every question.
Lots of big injuries to start the season: Luongo, JVR, Perry, etc. Who fares the worst?
how long do the nylander and Richie sagas play out? Maple Leafs have shown they likely don’t need nylander but could still use a shut down d Man. Anaheim on the other hand could use some offense in its lineup
What are the implications of the Zadina loan clarification in terms of finances? Do the Mooseheads receive any financial compensation from the Red Wings/NHL in terms of transfer fees or does that money go to Zadina’s originating team? How much did the Mooseheads lose out on aside from a very good roster player?
which team is more in need of immediate defensive help.
Toronto 13 GA in 3 games
Chicago 14 GA in 3 games
Pittsburgh 13 GA in 2 games
Cam Ward has started three games for Chicago. I’ll give them a pass.
The Hurricanes are playing well, but you’ve gotta think they need a center, and we have too many defenseman. Why are the odds of Nylander shooting his way out of Toronto and going to Raleigh. He and Aho would be a dynamic duo. Faulk and prospects headed to Toronto?
When is the Blues offense/defense going to help Jake Allen win a game this season?
I’m seeing a lot of Leafs/Nylander questions here…but the real question should be; the Leafs aren’t going to give him what he wants, Shanahans made that clear regarding salaries moving forward. So which teams do you see as being possible suitors for a Nylander/Gardiner combo to get a top-5 D-Man into Toronto now? Gardiner is clearly not the future and the thought of him putting up 50-points/season means he should be paid upwards $6M+/year is unfathomable! The Leafs aren’t going to be able to stay in games with the likes of Boston or Tampa if they rely on their offense to carry the load. Not to mention, we all know Freddy ain’t the best in October. Can the Leafs win on offense alone or could you see a package that sends Nylander and Gardiner to an LAK for a Doughty scenario?!? Or maybe to SJS for a Brent Burns?
grasping at straws shooting for burns and a recently signed doughty. plus if they are going shopping in SJ, it’s vlasic they need.
I’d look at one of Anaheim d Man like.lindholm or montour and maybe Ritchie, or dumba and another piece from mini.
do agree though the question is not she does nylander sign but what is the return when he’s traded
Aside from Dubas saying “we can and we will” why would the leafs not just trade Nylander to Carolina for Justin Faulk? Maybe not a 1 for 1 trade but that kind of framework. Signing him for anything above 7 mil when they have a ton of scoring already doesn’t make sense to me
why would you trade nylander for Gardiner 2.0?
Because Gardenier sucks
2 sucks don’t make a right.
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Has anyone not noticed that the goalies are more prone to injuries with the new lack of protection? The game has gotten faster and they are less protected and it is very disappointing to see the change.
Also in regards to Nylander. Omfg let the greedy bastard sit for the year. Conner McGreedy and Leon “way over paid” Draisatl are going to be the thorns in the salary cap for Edmonton and they wont gp anywhere.i get that the player are valuable but to what extent? Winnipeg is my team and I’m proud of the way the contracts are being dealt with. Trouba is good but not worth 8 million to me.
Crosby and Malkin did it right.its a team sport not an I sport. Some players seem to have forgotten that fact. Especially in Edmonton and in Toronto. I’m glad Shanahan came out and said what he did. Someone has to put the players in their spot.