2017-18 Kings News/Rumors/Tidbits

[Bandit]

As long as he continues to back up his mouth, Doughty can be as outspoken as Dennis Rodman.

I just don’t care for his “the team around me needs to be better” attitude. If he wants a max contract his attitude should be “I need to be better to make the team better.”

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

I just don’t care for his “the team around me needs to be better” attitude. If he wants a max contract his attitude should be “I need to be better to make the team better.”

He does. By an insane amount.

 

[lumbergh]

He does. By an insane amount.

It's amazing how every defenseman that rides shotgun with Doughty becomes much better than expected. Muzzin, Scuderi, Forbort, MacDermid. All except McNabb that is.

Doughty is just that good. I can understand why Sutter put him on the ice 27-29 minutes a game. If you could leave him on the ice for the entire game, wouldn't you?

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

It's amazing how every defenseman that rides shotgun with Doughty becomes much better than expected. Muzzin, Scuderi, Forbort, MacDermid. All except McNabb that is.

Doughty is just that good. I can understand why Sutter put him on the ice 27-29 minutes a game. If you could leave him on the ice for the entire game, wouldn't you?

It really is crazy how much of a magnifier he is. I forget the exact numbers, but even last year when people were suggesting he wasn't having a good year, the Kings were the top GA team in the league by a significant amount (1.5ish GA/60) with him on the ice, and 17th overall without (2.somethinghigh).

Not on this forum in particular, but the hockey world gets dazzled by sparkly point numbers and forget everything else...and then forget that drew is elite at everything but raw production.

 

[deeshamrock]

Kane a King?

NHL Rumors: Scouting Bruins-Lightning, Kings, and Islanders

On the Los Angeles Kings …


John Hoven: (asked about the Kings and Sabres Evander Kane) Have said for a while that don’t see Evander Kane being in an LA Kings uniform. Now it’s possible that the Kings position regarding Kane has changed with the new GM.

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

We've been linked to Kane for a while. Have to believe some of the smoke.

 

[kingsboy11]

Love the way Kane plays, but I don't want to have to deal with the baggage. And especially on another expiring contract.

 

[deeshamrock]

We've been linked to Kane for a while. Have to believe some of the smoke.

Friedman, Bobby Mac and co, were talking about this on the TSN INsider Trading and noted that the Sabres are willing to retain salary. I think they've been trying to move him and are now trying to sweeten the pot a bit. And teams are calling. The risk is that what they'd have to give up and what if EK doesn't sign in LA.

 

[kings11]

If Gabby keeps up his current pace i'm inclined to place him on the top line and have a 3L of Kempe-Iafallo-Lewis...

Gaborik-Kopitar-Brown... Still our best line
Pearson-Carter-Toffoli... The key to our season
Kempe-Iafallo-Lewis... Speed, Speed, Speed
Jokinen-Shore-Mitchell... a very nice 4th line IMHO

Muzzin-Doughty
Forbort-Fantenberg... This pairing needs to show something
MacDermid-Martinez or Martinez-Frolin

Quick
Kuemper

 

[KingsHockey24]

If Gabby keeps up his current pace i'm inclined to place him on the top line and have a 3L of Kempe-Iafallo-Lewis...

Gaborik-Kopitar-Brown... Still our best line
Pearson-Carter-Toffoli... The key to our season
Kempe-Iafallo-Lewis... Speed, Speed, Speed
Jokinen-Shore-Mitchell... a very nice 4th line IMHO

Muzzin-Doughty
Forbort-Fantenberg... This pairing needs to show something
MacDermid-Martinez or Martinez-Frolin

Quick
Kuemper

Unnecessary changes. Kopitar has played fantastic alongside Iafallo and Brown; no reason to change that line.

One game in and Kempe and Gaborik has looked good paired together. Why break that connection?

 

[kings11]

Unnecessary changes. Kopitar has played fantastic alongside Iafallo and Brown; no reason to change that line.

One game in and Kempe and Gaborik has looked good paired together. Why break that connection?

Kempe is not a center and it shows, granted his offensive prowess has blossom having a natural C like Iafallo could benefit both players... As good as Iafallo has been, if Gaborik continues on his current pace, he could allow the top line to become flat out dominant... hopefully similar to TB levels...

 

[Kingspiracy]

Friedman, Bobby Mac and co, were talking about this on the TSN INsider Trading and noted that the Sabres are willing to retain salary. I think they've been trying to move him and are now trying to sweeten the pot a bit. And teams are calling. The risk is that what they'd have to give up and what if EK doesn't sign in LA.

Where have i seen the last sentence before?

 

[kings11]

Where have i seen the last sentence before?

That last sentence caused me to have visuals of Matthew Barzal or Kyle Connor... a HARD PASS!!!!

 

[WHOneedsSOX]

Trade Doughty to the highest bidder before next season and then re-sign him the following summer. Or if they miss out on him then sign Karlsson. Easy rebuild. This GM stuff is easy lol

 

[King'sPawn]

Not sure I want to pay the price for Kane, and isn't adding more experience on the blueline a higher priority?

They've already added Jokinen and Mitchell up front.

 

[Ollie Weeks]

You only pay for Kane if you get an extension along with it. He sounds like an ES beast who works best when left to his own devices on his own line. With our iffy depth limping along until Carter’s return that would be very ideal.

But yeah, I probably also consider the defensive depth a bigger priority.

 

[deaderhead28]

Any Kings scouts?

Per Larry Figurski

17 NHL Scouts at Grand Rapids/Texas game tonight

 

[Sol]

Any Kings scouts?

Per Larry Figurski

17 NHL Scouts at Grand Rapids/Texas game tonight

What does this entail?


And that Kane comment by Hoven is nothing but opinion. Not fact. I doubt the Kings would spend on a winger rather than 3rd line center

 

[KingsHockey24]

Any Kings scouts?

Per Larry Figurski

17 NHL Scouts at Grand Rapids/Texas game tonight

Probably all scouting Corey Elkins

 

[deaderhead28]

What does this entail?


And that Kane comment by Hoven is nothing but opinion. Not fact. I doubt the Kings would spend on a winger rather than 3rd line center

Not sure,don't have the list of scouts attending.Kings don't need a third line center.They've Kempe and Lewis and Shore to rotate there once Carter returns in Feb.Kings need another top 4 defenseman and another top 6 winger imo.

 

[yianik]

Habs fan in peace.

Is Kempe a centre ?

What would you offer for Patches , seems like you may have a need LW.

Looking for young players / grade A prospects to become top 6 C , top pairing D/high draft picks.

Brown change his diet or something?

 

[KingCanadain1976]

Habs fan in peace.

Is Kempe a centre ?

What would you offer for Patches , seems like you may have a need LW.

Looking for young players / grade A prospects to become top 6 C , top pairing D/high draft picks.

Brown change his diet or something?

Not really good at faceoffs but is getting better in that position. I 'd prefer to put him back at wing. As of todays game nothing I think the kings are fine at forward If anything a another defense man (Chara? maybe) As for Brown he and Sutter hated each other The coaching change is why he is so much better

 

[KingsOfCali25]

Habs fan in peace.

Is Kempe a centre ?

What would you offer for Patches , seems like you may have a need LW.

Looking for young players / grade A prospects to become top 6 C , top pairing D/high draft picks.

Brown change his diet or something?

1) Kempe is playing Center (because Carter is out) but he's probably better suited for LW.

2) Nothing for patches. He doesn't fit the needs of LA. LA needs a Top4 RHD, 3rd line Center (don't want Plekanec either) and getting Carter healthy. LA shouldn't be moving youth for older wingers.

3) Brown got healthy and got away from Sutter. Brown wasn't a bad hockey player, he did everything else well; just couldn't score (more snake bitten). Sutter's system killed all offense. Plus, Brown and Sutter butted heads.

 

[deaderhead28]

Kings do not need a third line center.The Kings have Lewis,Shore and Kempe and youth in Ontario to fill their need at that position.I don't see Kings wasting a trade on that position.They need a top 4 defenseman and top 6 winger.Top 4 defenseman is the priority.

 

[deaderhead28]

Habs fan in peace.

Is Kempe a centre ?

What would you offer for Patches , seems like you may have a need LW.

Looking for young players / grade A prospects to become top 6 C , top pairing D/high draft picks.

Brown change his diet or something?

Patches would be a good addition,but I'm not sure the Kings are willing to part with what Habs fans would want.Maybe give us a idea what you would expect prospect and or draft picks wise for Patches.It would be a lil easier to gauge a answer you're asking