Line Combos: 2016-2017 Kings Roster

[Raccoon Jesus]

I think Latta may surprise some people. Just a quick observation.

 

[KingCanadain1976]

I think Latta may surprise some people. Just a quick observation.

only way latta makes the kings is shore or dowd have a bad preseason or injuries

 

[Omni Owl]

At least with Latta it adds some competition for Shore and Dowd, that's always a good thing going into camp. Same goes for Trotman and Gilbert, hopefully they'll give Forbort/Gravel some motivation.

 

[KingsFan7824]

Over/under

Kopitar - 22 goals
Carter - 60 points
Toffoli - 30 goals
Gaborik - 20 goals
Purcell - 15 goals
Pearson - 45 points
Brown -13 goals
King - 25 points
Lewis - 20 points
Doughty - 50 points
Muzzin - 10 goals
Martinez - 65 games
Scuderi - 10 games
Trotman - 45 games
Gravel - 45 games

 

[USE Fi]

only way latta makes the kings is shore or dowd have a bad preseason or injuries

Latta played as a RW also he had only 200 faceoffs in 43games. FOW%51.5. I believe if he makes roster he will play as RW.

 

[KopitarFAN]

Over/under

Kopitar - 22 goals Over
Carter - 60 points Over
Toffoli - 30 goals Over
Gaborik - 20 goals Over
Purcell - 15 goals Under
Pearson - 45 points Over
Brown -13 goals Under
King - 25 points Under, but close
Lewis - 20 points Under
Doughty - 50 points Over
Muzzin - 10 goals Under
Martinez - 65 games Over
Scuderi - 10 games Over, but i'd prefer under
Trotman - 45 games Under, but i'd prefer over, less Greene/Scuderi/Gilbert, the better.
Gravel - 45 games Over (see above)

Ok, let me explain before people say I am too optimistic.

My thought for replacing the lost production of Lucic (20 goals) is Purcell regressing a bit from last year but still say 10 goals playing all over the Top 9 and on the PP, Gaborik getting back to 20+ from last years 12 and Pearson adding a handful to last years 15.

 

[dman3474]

Pearson Kopitar Gaborik
Brown Carter Toffoli
King Shore Purcell
Clifford Dowd Lewis
Latta/AA

Doughty McNabb
Gilbert Muzz
Martinez Trotman
Forbort

They aren't going to risk losing Dowd/Forbort to waivers, at least not yet for Forbort. If someone takes Greene/Scuds that would be great.

Shore is the third best center on the team, and even though some of you don't like him because he doesn't score he will still be on the team for everything else he does (think Lewis but can win face-offs, which is why I don't understand why they re-signed lewis)

I think Dowd will eventually move up but he's going to have to start on the 4th line.

Gravel/Mersch are casualties of not having to pass through waivers.

 

[KingCanadain1976]

Latta played as a RW also he had only 200 faceoffs in 43games. FOW%51.5. I believe if he makes roster he will play as RW.

purcell toffoli brown nolan andy who does he beat out ?

 

[Trolfoli]

purcell toffoli brown nolan andy who does he beat out ?

Brown maybe.

(joke)

 

[KingCanadain1976]

Brown maybe.

(joke)

 

[deeshamrock]

I think Latta may surprise some people. Just a quick observation.

He's a very spirited player, puts a lot of passion into every shift. Defends his teammates to the end , good teammate, pretty good defensively. Good on faceoffs (around 51% I think last year)
If given the chance, that is regular shifts on the 4th line, I think he'd do fine and be a fan favorite.
I'd rather have him on my 4th line than Lars Eller on the 3rd. (reason he 's no longer in DC) I've never been an Eller fan, and his 24 pts or so won't give the Caps the grit, edge or 'extra element' you need to go deep in the playoffs. I've always thought he was 1 dimensional and a bit soft.

 

[USE Fi]

Pearson Kopitar Gaborik
Brown Carter Toffoli
King Shore Purcell
Clifford Dowd Lewis
Latta/AA

Doughty McNabb
Gilbert Muzz
Martinez Trotman
Forbort

They aren't going to risk losing Dowd/Forbort to waivers, at least not yet for Forbort. If someone takes Greene/Scuds that would be great.

Shore is the third best center on the team, and even though some of you don't like him because he doesn't score he will still be on the team for everything else he does (think Lewis but can win face-offs, which is why I don't understand why they re-signed lewis)

I think Dowd will eventually move up but he's going to have to start on the 4th line.

Gravel/Mersch are casualties of not having to pass through waivers.

This is what i think also and lineup looks like i made it.

 

[Docgonzo]

Over/under

Kopitar - 22 goals Over: 24
Carter - 60 points Over: 63
Toffoli - 30 goals Under: 28
Gaborik - 20 goals Over: 25
Purcell - 15 goals Under: 12
Pearson - 45 points Under: 39
Brown -13 goals Over: 15
King - 25 points Over: 27
Lewis - 20 points Under: 16
Doughty - 50 points Over: 54
Muzzin - 10 goals Over: 12
Martinez - 65 games Over: 71
Scuderi - 10 games. Over:13
Trotman - 45 games Under: 12
Gravel - 45 games Under: 37

Don't trust Toffoli's consistency yet.
Purcell won't shoot enough for 15 goals
Lewis will miss 4-5 gimme goals (oh if he only had hands)
King rebounds from injury season
I was being generous with Trotman. Don't think Sutter plays him more than the Vets and Rookies he already knows
Gravel will shine being called up late in the season after they finally give up on Gilbert/Forbort/Greene

 

[USE Fi]

Over/under

Kopitar - 22 goals Over:28
Carter - 60 points Over 65
Toffoli - 30 goals Over 35
Gaborik - 20 goals Over 25
Purcell - 15 goals Under 11
Pearson - 45 points Over 51
Brown -13 goals Over 16
King - 25 points Under 14
Lewis - 20 points Under 18
Doughty - 50 points Under 48
Muzzin - 10 goals Over 11
Martinez - 65 games Over 78
Scuderi - 10 games Under 3
Trotman - 45 games Under 38
Gravel - 45 games Over 59

Here is my prediction

 

[SLang]

Eff you Voynov!!!

 

[USE Fi]

After how many games Lombardi trades our #1 pick and more young players for a top 4D?

 

[Reaper45]

After how many games Lombardi trades our #1 pick and more young players for a top 4D?

I don't see it happening. Too many years of moving 1st round picks.

 

[USE Fi]

I don't see it happening. Too many years of moving 1st round picks.

Hope he stays on that Detroit Redwings type mentality, draft and develop.

I think we have 13 forwards out of 16 that have real chance to make the team, either drafted or signed their first contract with Kings and 5 of off the 10 defenceman.

 

[USE Fi]

...and 2 out of 2 in goalies

 

[KopitarFAN]

I don't see it happening. Too many years of moving 1st round picks.

At least not this year, especially with the expansion upcoming.

 

[USE Fi]

I don't see it happening. Too many years of moving 1st round picks.

At least not this year, especially with the expansion upcoming.

He could use older top 4 defenceman plus a player or a pick to get a younger right handed defenceman.

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

I don't see DL moving our 1st this year unless there's something ridiculously good AND long-term out there. AKA most likely not happening.

This is the season where he proves to us what he's learned.

 

[KingPuckChoo]

Eff you Voynov!!!

this basically sums up the LAKINGS from 2014 - present

 

[may18]

So, Slovenian media is reporting Kopitar was in LA for almost a month this summer training with his teammates...

 

[Omni Owl]

So, Slovenian media is reporting Kopitar was in LA for almost a month this summer training with his teammates...

Tight. I know the guys have gotta be disappointed with that humiliating playoff exit, should give them plenty of motivation for the upcoming year.