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2017 Offseason Thread 4.0 - Free Agent Frenzy Time

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Bandit said:
Notice how you're standing on an island by yourself thinking bringing a guy in for a PTO is a problem? That should tell you something.
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No I never said it was a problem I said its pointless but I guess since others agree with you, you must be right it's a great pto.
 
The majority of folks at one time thought the world was flat,majority's aren't always right.But in this instance there's nothing wrong about bringing in a guy on a PTO...
 
Kingsfan1 said:
With our cap space I would hope they take a chance on Vanek. He has nEver scored less than 40 points his entire career. He is a net front monster and would only help us. Sign him to a 2 year contract if his demands are not crazy
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It's funny. So many people say give the kids a chance. Why aren't the kids on the team? What good is it wasting so much time in the AHL? Then there's the sign the more proven old guy to a deal idea.

They're pretty full with the NHL and AHL rosters. Not sure how many more guys they're adding.
 
KingsFan7824 said:
It's funny. So many people say give the kids a chance. Why aren't the kids on the team? What good is it wasting so much time in the AHL? Then there's the sign the more proven old guy to a deal idea.

They're pretty full with the NHL and AHL rosters. Not sure how many more guys they're adding.
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Let the kids take up roster spots from the 4th line plugs like Clifford , Nolan , Andreof so we can roll 4 fast skilled hungry lines
 
After today's re-signings, I think we have a rough idea of what the 23-man roster may look like on opening night (barring any trades).

Cammalleri-Kopitar-Brown
Pearson-Carter-Toffoli
Gaborik-Kempe-Lewis
Clifford-Shore-Nolan

Forbort-Doughty
Muzzin-LaDue
Martinez-Folin

Quick-Kuemper

Scratches: Andreoff, Dowd, Gravel

That 23-man lineup leaves the team with a little over $5M in cap space, plenty of space to make another significant addition via trade. Don't know if that'll come before the start of the season or during the season, but for once the Kings have some cap flexibility.

And that is why not spending money recklessly on July 1 has its benefits. I expect Doughty to get locked up to a long-term contract next summer.
 
Oii, I have a sick feeling Doughtys contract is gonna be really pricey.
 
Kingsfan1 said:
Let the kids take up roster spots from the 4th line plugs like Clifford , Nolan , Andreof so we can roll 4 fast skilled hungry lines
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Unless necessary, teams don't want to not have those one way contracts in the NHL. Until traded, and since they're so useless and overpaid who knows what team would take them, Clifford, Nolan, and Andreoff probably aren't going anywhere.
 
Ziggy Stardust said:
After today's re-signings, I think we have a rough idea of what the 23-man roster may look like on opening night (barring any trades).

Cammalleri-Kopitar-Brown
Pearson-Carter-Toffoli
Gaborik-Kempe-Lewis
Clifford-Shore-Nolan

Forbort-Doughty
Muzzin-LaDue
Martinez-Folin

Quick-Kuemper

Scratches: Andreoff, Dowd, Gravel

That 23-man lineup leaves the team with a little over $5M in cap space, plenty of space to make another significant addition via trade. Don't know if that'll come before the start of the season or during the season, but for once the Kings have some cap flexibility.

And that is why not spending money recklessly on July 1 has its benefits. I expect Doughty to get locked up to a long-term contract next summer.
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Not sure how I feel about Kempe at 3C
 
Gotta disagree here about Kempe.

Kings have 3 players they have spent a lot of time on that need to clear waivers...Mersch, Auger, and MacDermid.

Kempe, Brodzinski, and Gravel do not have to clear.

Also, Gaborik is injured.

I foresee...

Cammy-Kopitar-Brown
Pearson-Carter-Toffoli
Mersch-Shore-Lewis
Clifford-Dowd-Nolan

Scratches are Andreoff and Auger. I think Kings will see what hey have at the NHL level in Mersch and Auger before losing them. I think Cammy gives Brodzinski another year in the AHL.
 
Ziggy Stardust said:
After today's re-signings, I think we have a rough idea of what the 23-man roster may look like on opening night (barring any trades).

Cammalleri-Kopitar-Brown
Pearson-Carter-Toffoli
Gaborik-Kempe-Lewis
Clifford-Shore-Nolan

Forbort-Doughty
Muzzin-LaDue
Martinez-Folin

Quick-Kuemper

Scratches: Andreoff, Dowd, Gravel

That 23-man lineup leaves the team with a little over $5M in cap space, plenty of space to make another significant addition via trade. Don't know if that'll come before the start of the season or during the season, but for once the Kings have some cap flexibility.

And that is why not spending money recklessly on July 1 has its benefits. I expect Doughty to get locked up to a long-term contract next summer.
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Gaborik won't be ready opening night.

Cammalleri-Kopitar-Brown
Pearson-Carter-Toffoli
Kempe-Dowd-Lewis
Clifford-Shore-Brodzinski

Forbort-Doughty
Muzzin-LaDue
Martinez-Folin

Quick-Kuemper

Scratches: Andreoff, Nolan, and either MacDermid or Fantenberg
 
Johnny Utah said:
Gotta disagree here about Kempe.

Kings have 3 players they have spent a lot of time on that need to clear waivers...Mersch, Auger, and MacDermid.

Kempe, Brodzinski, and Gravel do not have to clear.

Also, Gaborik is injured.

I foresee...

Cammy-Kopitar-Brown
Pearson-Carter-Toffoli
Mersch-Shore-Lewis
Clifford-Dowd-Nolan

Scratches are Andreoff and Auger. I think Kings will see what hey have at the NHL level in Mersch and Auger before losing them. I think Cammy gives Brodzinski another year in the AHL.
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I think Mersch had his shot, but I think he's just too slow. I could see him or Auger maybe beating AA if they think AA is redundant, but Auger is as slow if not slower than Mersch.
 
Sol said:
Oii, I have a sick feeling Doughtys contract is gonna be really pricey.
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Doughty's contract will no doubt be very expensive. I think we need to see what happens in the coming season before Blake decides what is in the Kings best interest.
 
KingsFan7824 said:
Unless necessary, teams don't want to not have those one way contracts in the NHL. Until traded, and since they're so useless and overpaid who knows what team would take them, Clifford, Nolan, and Andreoff probably aren't going anywhere.
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If it improves the team idc how many 1 Way contracts you gotta send down to the NHL you do it . Brodzinski, Kempe are more talented than Clifford , Nolan , Andreoff you play the kids . The way the game is going I think we are going to start seeing more 5'7 - 5'10 players in the league . It's started this year already. No more tough guys . All speed and skill. The game is getting faster and we are staying slower and bender-like lol.
 
Kingsfan1 said:
Gaborik got married yesterday/today hopefully now he will either start playing or risk getting moved and be in a ****ed up position
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If anything, now's the time to waive him. He doesnt show up to Ontario, terminate his contract and him and his wife can go live in Europe and he can still make millions in the KHL.
 
Kings did the smart move with Andreoff and signed him to a two year. They did the same thing with Schultz a few years back. If they send him thru waivers teams might hesitate to pick up a player on a two year deal.

The Mayor seems to think Andreoff ends up in the AHL and Auger and Mersch stick. I tend to agree. I like Andreoff but those other two have upside.
 
Johnny Utah said:
Kings did the smart move with Andreoff and signed him to a two year. They did the same thing with Schultz a few years back. If they send him thru waivers teams might hesitate to pick up a player on a two year deal.

The Mayor seems to think Andreoff ends up in the AHL and Auger and Mersch stick. I tend to agree. I like Andreoff but those other two have upside.
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I think AA has way more upside. He hasn't played regularly in the NHL because of injuries and Sutter. However, when he does play, he can go on hot streaks as we saw in 2016.
 
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