It has been an eventful few weeks around the NHL, to say the least. The draft has come and gone with several surprises, free agency has resulted in many players finding new homes, and there have been some significant trades along the way as well. With that in mind, it’s time to run another edition of the PHR Mailbag.
Last time, the mailbag was broken up into three parts. Topics in the first included the recent increase of creative usage of LTIR and Matt Murray being linked to Toronto, the second was a Red Wings-specific column, and the third included discussion about the Bruins’ offseason and possible trade targets for the Coyotes.
You can submit a question by using #PHRMailbag on Twitter or by leaving a comment down below. The mailbag will run on the weekend.
If the Murray/ Samsonov experiment fail, do you see the leafs trade for a goalie who is capable to handle the load
Do you see GM Poile doing anything of substance in acquiring a top 6 winger or is this another off-season of talk and no action?
Scratch that question, El Nino is a Pred now. :)
Yzerman obviously added some nice pieces to the Red Wings in the past couple of weeks, but they still lack that true star up front. I think Raymond could develop into that, but is there a chance they maybe trade for that type of player? Maybe a Barzal or Tkachuk, for example, as they both fit the core age group.
Top candidates for Sharks coach?
What do the blues give up for tkachuk?
Any thoughts you’d like to share on the Golden Knights? As a Kraken fan, earlier, I was hoping they’d offer sheet Nic Roy, which I’m told is uncommon. Seems like he could be had for a deal. Think any teams are contemplating offer sheeting anyone out there, not just VGK’s?
Where does PK Subban end up and with what type on deal?
I still see at least one more move this summer for Stevie Y. Would it be taking on a bad contract with a huge sweetener, or signing one of the 2 top FA’s left and then clearing out someone in that roster spot, or bidding for a Matthew Tkachuk or a Chychrun….What say you oh Swami?
How do you see the East shaking out next year with Detroit, Ottawa, and Columbus all stocking up this off-season, Washington still able to compete, Boston and the Islanders hoping for a last hurrah with their cores, and the contenders all staying contenders?
Do you see the Devils making another play for Tkachuk? If so what would it finally take to pry him free?
If Columbus offered Arizona Jake Bean, Alexandre Texier, Gus NyQuist and two #1 draft picks for Jakob Chychrun, would that be enough to get a deal done? The point is the Jackets are trying to acquire Chychrun and free up cap space to sign Laine If not, what do you think would be acceptable to the Coyotes?. Also, how long will Johnny Gaudreau have to appear on podcast and apologize for signing with the Blue Jackets?
Massive over-pay! Nyquist + 2nd to Calgary.
Given the cloud of uncertainty surrounding the 2018 Canada World Juniors team, will any team touch anyone from that roster who might turn out to be one of the John Does? For example, are the CBJ going to find any takers should they try to move Jake Bean?
How would you grade the Kings off season? I think they have done a great job and Kopitar’s contract has 2 years left and Quick has one year left so it will free up some more money thoughts?
To add to this: what LD will they pursue? And could they vie for Matty T??
All-knowing and -seeing Crystal Ball, which team sweaters will the following players be wearing at puck-drop in October (plz note after trade deadline, if appropriate): Scheifele, Zadina, Tarasenko, Tkachuk, Barrie & Gibson?
What realistic options do the Jets have with Pierre-Luc Dubois? Should they offer 8M$×7 or something similar to see whether it really is “Habs or nothing” for Dubois? Or should they focus on trading him? And which teams could be interested in Dubois for possibly only two years?
When do the Flyers cut Chuck Fletcher loose considering salary cap, poor roster construction, and the poor PR of not signing Gaudreau?
Do you think the Sabres did enough in free agency or should they be interested in Nino Ninederreiter to add some grit and physicality to the forward position?? Or maybe get involved in making a trade for some more forward help while not bankrupting the future??
The new Ducks GM recently said that he’s not done and that they are looking to add a forward and a defenseman. The Ducks are also below the minimum cap level. It sounds to me that he is looking to pick off some solid players from teams that are over the cap and must shed the contracts. If true, who are the most logical teams/players in your view. Thanks
Please make Fletcher’s moves (or rather lack thereof) make sense…Give a 50+ year fan some glimmer of hope?
Feels like the whole next season is just built on Ifs…if this guy comes back, if Torts can turn things around….Please tell me there is more of a plan that this?
I don’t think it’s crazy to argue that the general direction of the team makes sense. Rebuilding may sound good” but with so many massive contracts, the team actually has limited trade options. TK is probably more valued by the team than by others and there is no need to rush into dealing Provy (who is no easy player to move with money factored in either). Conversely, signing JG would maybe make the team better, but does that get them to playoff contention even then (No, it doesnt)? Even getting JG into the fold would have meant another massive contract and likely forfeiting a 1st just to dump JVR’s contract. I can’t say the exact moves they made were the best, but shying away from huge money contracts was a good idea in my mind.
Do you see the habs try to move price and Gallagher’s contracts in the near future ? If so, how?