Just over a month ago we put out a call for mailbag questions, leading the piece with the news that free agency had come to a “screeching halt.” Since then, amazingly, there have been zero one-way contracts handed out to unrestricted free agents, with the last still being Dominik Kahun’s one-year deal signed on November 2.
There has been news though, with World Junior rosters selected, long-term extensions signed with several restricted free agents, and updates on the upcoming season slowly dripping out. With those things in mind, it’s time to run another edition of the PHR mailbag.
If you missed that last edition, it was broken into two parts. The first focused on several Metropolitan Division teams and the ongoing Mike Hoffman mystery, while the second examined top coaching candidates, Nashville’s goaltending situation, and the remaining free agents.
You can submit a question by using #PHRMailbag on Twitter or by leaving a comment down below. We’ll try to get to everything when the mailbag runs this weekend.
Are the Rangers a true contender?
zetterberg contract to tbay rumor : if true would this help tbay gain cap space ?
Pavel Gogolev was not drafted again and had to sign over seas. I don’t get this because his stats a were great in the OHL, Why did no one draft him or sign him as a player who want not drafted, I watch a lot of video on this kid, he could be a steal. Could of signed him for next to nothing. Any ideas?
Biggest winners and losers of proposed 2021 divisions?
This one is for Holger Stolzenberg, how did Sean Couturier have a disappointing season?
Question for Mailbag
The Anaheim Ducks appear to be a mess this year. Over the cap, lacking a backup goalie, need help on offense and defense, facing the upcoming expansion draft – and the bright spots they do have are young and at least a year or two away.
Is it time for a new GM to lead the team into and out of the seemingly inevitable rebuilding year(s)?
Crystal Ball Scoutings (e.g., annual goals/points; PP unit; top- or bottom-6, etc.) please for Mssrs. Veleno, Lindblom, Tolvanen, Zadina, Rasmus Sandin & Adin Hill. Thanks in advance.
The Duke
What are the chances fans will be allowed in the arenas this season? I’m a full season ticket holder for the Columbus Blue Jackets and I’m starting to think I’ll be watching all the games on television. I’m hoping you’ll tell me I’m wrong.
Which team is the best fit for Barkov once he inevitably want out of South Florida?
Which player do you feel will benefit most since changing teams this off season? And how many times do you think Devon Towes said “thank you God” after his trade to the AVS?
Ovechkin lose his chance to catch Gretzky with another shortened season?
this doesn’t make it impossible but its going to be harder for him to get the record now with a shortened season
The covid budget rules the NHL right now….will we ever see teams making deals and moving money? It seems like almost every team is up against it? I would like to see some movement. Thanks and Merry Christmas.
The covid budget rules the NHL right now… Does it seem like almost every team is up against it? I would like to see some movement. Thanks and Merry Christmas.
I hear the Bruins are not taking Chara back. So what does Boston do on the left side D? ..will we ever see teams making deals and moving money?
With Alex Steen now retired, who do you see taking his spot in the lineup?