It’s been an explosive week in the NHL, with two prominent coach firings and another firestorm brewing in Ottawa. Changes are coming for everyone, even those finding success early on. A restricted free agent remains unsigned now well into November, and the race for the Calder and Hart trophies are well under way. We’ve seen recent contracts given out to undrafted forwards and franchise icon goaltenders.
With that, we’re going to run another mailbag here at PHR. Our very own Brian La Rose will be back this weekend to answer all of your questions, and give you his take on the recent changes around the league. Can the Edmonton Oilers turn a hot start into a playoff run? Will the Los Angeles Kings bounce back under Willie Desjardins? What’s next for the Ottawa Senators’ franchise?
If you’ve missed the chance to ask a question during our weekly Live Chat on Thursday evenings, here’s your chance. Submit using #PHRMailbag on Twitter, or by commenting down below. We’ll run the mailbag this weekend and try to get to each and every question.
Make sure to check out our most recent edition, in which Brian touches on the Florida Panthers, Philadelphia Flyers and Dallas Stars situations while also giving some insight into any potential coaching change in St. Louis. With Joel Quenneville on the market now, his thoughts could be even more applicable.
We here that the B’s are looking to add to the teams 3rd line who could be a realistic option?
Which team does Mr. Quenneville coach next and what are the percentages for each. Here are your options
LA Kings
St. Louis Blues
Philadelphia Flyers
Detroit Red Wings
I’d throw Anaheim in there as well
Is it time the Blues move on from Jake Allen? If so what could they possibly get in a trade?
Tuukka for Jake Allen?
Who are the Rangers most likely trade candidates, partners, and returns?
What’s the latest on the Nylander contract talks and/or possible trade destinations and packages that #LeafsNation can expect?
Recognizing it’s still early but are the Canucks for real? Not top 10 on PK, PP, goals for or goals against would say this is a little lucky.
What happens if the Leafs simply don’t trade Nylander and he doesn’t play this season. Does he remain a restricted free agent after the season is over or does he become an unrestricted?
Well they have a lot of good young talent but not great that’s the problem they thought they would be ready but they are clearly not even close
top 3 fav retro jerseys? Vancouver Skate blade jerseys? Anaheim Mighty Ducks? North Stars?
Who are the three or four best players currently not in the NHL or AHL?
Who will be the first big-name player to be traded this season, and to where?