2019-20 Kings News/Rumors

[Steve Zissou]

Call me crazy but I’d like to re-sign Hutton for another 1-2 years if he’d sign for not much more than he signed for last year, which was already bottom of the barrel.

He’s played really well for what he is. He’s consistent, can get his shots through, has some height, and can be shuffled around in the lineup and still perform. I’d like to see him continue to grow with the kids.

 

[Bandit]

Hello - this was a great and in depth response and deserves a reply from me....sorry, on this day, my brother face timed our mother in the care home she was at last 18 months in Monrovia...
and he wanted me to see how bad she had turned, since Christmas...so I got an emergency flight out to LA and from Denver and made it by 36 hours, to her passing. (I saw your response, but had to go to airport)
It is horrible for all of us...but I got to be by her side and she was coherent until 7 PM Tuesday...and faded and was pronounced dead at 10 PM. The best mom ever and
a generational human being - a level above Kyle Clifford....I would say. She loved everyone and loved well. Argh. never seen so many people cry.

Um...hard to read this response again, but you are accurate...should be noted, that despite Nichushkin doing nothing for the Stars, the Avs had to have seen him in Russia
and thought highly enough to sign him...so kudos to them. Think he's had 8 or 9 goals last 27 games, after a slow start.

I hope to be back posting soon...had to fly back to Denver and work today...only to fly back with my sons and daughter in law to LA again nest Wednesday for the funeral.

That stinks, sorry to hear about your mother.

 

[Fat Elvis]

Hello - this was a great and in depth response and deserves a reply from me....sorry, on this day, my brother face timed our mother in the care home she was at last 18 months in Monrovia...
and he wanted me to see how bad she had turned, since Christmas...so I got an emergency flight out to LA and from Denver and made it by 36 hours, to her passing. (I saw your response, but had to go to airport)
It is horrible for all of us...but I got to be by her side and she was coherent until 7 PM Tuesday...and faded and was pronounced dead at 10 PM. The best mom ever and
a generational human being - a level above Kyle Clifford....I would say. She loved everyone and loved well. Argh. never seen so many people cry.

Um...hard to read this response again, but you are accurate...should be noted, that despite Nichushkin doing nothing for the Stars, the Avs had to have seen him in Russia
and thought highly enough to sign him...so kudos to them. Think he's had 8 or 9 goals last 27 games, after a slow start.

I hope to be back posting soon...had to fly back to Denver and work today...only to fly back with my sons and daughter in law to LA again nest Wednesday for the funeral.

Sorry your family is going thru this. My positive well wishing thoughts sent your family's way.

 

[Herby]

Hello - this was a great and in depth response and deserves a reply from me....sorry, on this day, my brother face timed our mother in the care home she was at last 18 months in Monrovia...
and he wanted me to see how bad she had turned, since Christmas...so I got an emergency flight out to LA and from Denver and made it by 36 hours, to her passing. (I saw your response, but had to go to airport)
It is horrible for all of us...but I got to be by her side and she was coherent until 7 PM Tuesday...and faded and was pronounced dead at 10 PM. The best mom ever and
a generational human being - a level above Kyle Clifford....I would say. She loved everyone and loved well. Argh. never seen so many people cry.

Um...hard to read this response again, but you are accurate...should be noted, that despite Nichushkin doing nothing for the Stars, the Avs had to have seen him in Russia
and thought highly enough to sign him...so kudos to them. Think he's had 8 or 9 goals last 27 games, after a slow start.

I hope to be back posting soon...had to fly back to Denver and work today...only to fly back with my sons and daughter in law to LA again nest Wednesday for the funeral.

I'm so sorry for your loss.

The hardest thing for me living away from SoCal is being away from family, especially my parents as they age. Hang in there, and God Bless your mom!

 

[kovacro]

Call me crazy but I’d like to re-sign Hutton for another 1-2 years if he’d sign for not much more than he signed for last year, which was already bottom of the barrel.

He’s played really well for what he is. He’s consistent, can get his shots through, has some height, and can be shuffled around in the lineup and still perform. I’d like to see him continue to grow with the kids.

I would tend to agree with you. Nothing wrong with him as a bridge player who can continue to add some experience and depth to the defense group.

 

[Fat Elvis]

Oh I read it, But it's about not having them in whatever toxic environment the Kings are in currently.
You cant really recall LaDue because much like Frk, he's one of the stabilizing pillars on a very green D Corp in Ontario. I'd rather throw Brickley out there because he's older and more physically and mentally mature than Toby, Mikey or Clague.
What we need to do try aim high for our returns, too much is being made of gathering as many picks as possible.. It likely wont happen but i'd love to see guys like Martin Kaut, Aleski Heponiemi, Eeli Tovalen, Bobby Brink, John Beecher and even a Jesse Puljujarvi be targeted.. Guys than can help in Ontario and still be able to compete for a roster spot next camp.

I can understand this line of thinking. We're not that different in that we both realize how broken the core has become in LA. Tough to gauge who the "leaders" are anymore. Brown has checked out, Kopi is quiet Kopi, Carter is vocal and engaged but obviously declining, DD has the look of someone that's losing his friends and doubt is creeping in, AMart is the same AMart which is the one good thing. The room has been broken since Williams left and Richards broke down. Big changes need to be made in order to fix this. The core needs to be dismantled.

Those returns would be great, I just don't think AMart or TT will return them. I could be wrong, but probably not.

 

[KINGS17]

Hello - this was a great and in depth response and deserves a reply from me....sorry, on this day, my brother face timed our mother in the care home she was at last 18 months in Monrovia...
and he wanted me to see how bad she had turned, since Christmas...so I got an emergency flight out to LA and from Denver and made it by 36 hours, to her passing. (I saw your response, but had to go to airport)
It is horrible for all of us...but I got to be by her side and she was coherent until 7 PM Tuesday...and faded and was pronounced dead at 10 PM. The best mom ever and
a generational human being - a level above Kyle Clifford....I would say. She loved everyone and loved well. Argh. never seen so many people cry.

Um...hard to read this response again, but you are accurate...should be noted, that despite Nichushkin doing nothing for the Stars, the Avs had to have seen him in Russia
and thought highly enough to sign him...so kudos to them. Think he's had 8 or 9 goals last 27 games, after a slow start.

I hope to be back posting soon...had to fly back to Denver and work today...only to fly back with my sons and daughter in law to LA again nest Wednesday for the funeral.

Sorry for the loss of your Mom to you and your family. God Bless her.

 

[kings11]

Hello - this was a great and in depth response and deserves a reply from me....sorry, on this day, my brother face timed our mother in the care home she was at last 18 months in Monrovia...
and he wanted me to see how bad she had turned, since Christmas...so I got an emergency flight out to LA and from Denver and made it by 36 hours, to her passing. (I saw your response, but had to go to airport)
It is horrible for all of us...but I got to be by her side and she was coherent until 7 PM Tuesday...and faded and was pronounced dead at 10 PM. The best mom ever and
a generational human being - a level above Kyle Clifford....I would say. She loved everyone and loved well. Argh. never seen so many people cry.

Um...hard to read this response again, but you are accurate...should be noted, that despite Nichushkin doing nothing for the Stars, the Avs had to have seen him in Russia
and thought highly enough to sign him...so kudos to them. Think he's had 8 or 9 goals last 27 games, after a slow start.

I hope to be back posting soon...had to fly back to Denver and work today...only to fly back with my sons and daughter in law to LA again nest Wednesday for the funeral.

Sorry for your loss PJB2..

 

[Statto]

Hello - this was a great and in depth response and deserves a reply from me....sorry, on this day, my brother face timed our mother in the care home she was at last 18 months in Monrovia...
and he wanted me to see how bad she had turned, since Christmas...so I got an emergency flight out to LA and from Denver and made it by 36 hours, to her passing. (I saw your response, but had to go to airport)
It is horrible for all of us...but I got to be by her side and she was coherent until 7 PM Tuesday...and faded and was pronounced dead at 10 PM. The best mom ever and
a generational human being - a level above Kyle Clifford....I would say. She loved everyone and loved well. Argh. never seen so many people cry.

Um...hard to read this response again, but you are accurate...should be noted, that despite Nichushkin doing nothing for the Stars, the Avs had to have seen him in Russia
and thought highly enough to sign him...so kudos to them. Think he's had 8 or 9 goals last 27 games, after a slow start.

I hope to be back posting soon...had to fly back to Denver and work today...only to fly back with my sons and daughter in law to LA again nest Wednesday for the funeral.

So sad and sorry to read this. My thoughts are with you and yours. Take care.

 

[kings11]

Update...
Campbell wins 1 of 6... that much closer to that 2nd rounder

 

[HeadInjury]

Sending my condolences PJB2, Unfortunately, I've been there too.

 

[DryIslandBartender]

My condolences Peter James Bond. I’ll toast a martini in her honor, shaken not stirred of course.

 

[Papa Mocha 15]

My condolences PJBII. If you ever need to chat, always here.

 

[Nickster]

Hello - this was a great and in depth response and deserves a reply from me....sorry, on this day, my brother face timed our mother in the care home she was at last 18 months in Monrovia...
and he wanted me to see how bad she had turned, since Christmas...so I got an emergency flight out to LA and from Denver and made it by 36 hours, to her passing. (I saw your response, but had to go to airport)
It is horrible for all of us...but I got to be by her side and she was coherent until 7 PM Tuesday...and faded and was pronounced dead at 10 PM. The best mom ever and
a generational human being - a level above Kyle Clifford....I would say. She loved everyone and loved well. Argh. never seen so many people cry.

Um...hard to read this response again, but you are accurate...should be noted, that despite Nichushkin doing nothing for the Stars, the Avs had to have seen him in Russia
and thought highly enough to sign him...so kudos to them. Think he's had 8 or 9 goals last 27 games, after a slow start.

I hope to be back posting soon...had to fly back to Denver and work today...only to fly back with my sons and daughter in law to LA again nest Wednesday for the funeral.

Condolences. Don't know you but I feel like you're family. Sorry for your loss.

 

[King'sPawn]

Best wishes to you, PBJII

 

[Sleeping Dog]

Update...
Campbell wins 1 of 6... that much closer to that 2nd rounder

Doesn’t TOR also need to make the playoffs too in order for LA to get the 2nd round pick?

 

[kings11]

Doesn’t TOR also need to make the playoffs too in order for LA to get the 2nd round pick?

Way to kill the vibe SD!!!

 

[fivehole32]

Condolences PJB lost my mom abruptly almost two years ago and it still stings. God bless you and your family through this trying time!

 

[BallPointHammer]

I did forget LaDue in that mix, he is the logical call up, but if you think that being last place means you throw kids to the wolves in this dire, depressing siuatuon, you are doing FAR more harm than good.

Also, the Reign are in the playoff hunt. Don't want to wipe them out with too many recalls.

 

[regulate]

Doesn’t TOR also need to make the playoffs too in order for LA to get the 2nd round pick?

Yep, so we need to root for Soupy and the Leafs. It's gonna be a battle. That could be valuable with the expansion draft in play in the off season just before the 2021 entry draft. Seattle will be looking to replicate what Vegas did. You take this bad contract off our hands and will give you this pick, or don't take this guy who we couldn't protect, we'll give you this pick. A scenario that could play out.

 

[Peter James Bond II]

Thank you all for your sincere condolences! It's a rough week. I didn't want to hijack the thread and my mom would not want that! She was more of a Dodger fan, than Kings / hockey fan (her husband - my stepdad pitched in the Red Sox organization, so they were big baseball fans) but when the Kings won the 2012 Cup, she bought me an LA Kings Stanley Cup Champion shirt and mailed it to Denver...was an unexpected thing. She always did the special little things like that and those are things that mean a lot....I will take that from her and pay that forward.

Can get back to rumors again. Thanks and so sorry for those that have also lost loved ones. My condolences to you.

 

[Stimpythecat]

My condolences on your loss.

 

[Stimpythecat]

I am not subscribed. Just thought it would be interesting for those that do.

The NHL Agent Poll: Agents have their say on GMs, Gary...

 

[cyclones22]

What 2 teams are likely to be on a players no trade list. Spoiler alert, LA isn't listed. Some amusing responses though:

So I’ve asked this question a lot over the years and it tends to get the same answer. Smaller, cold weather cities are a tough sell. Until they’re good.
The Edmonton Oilers used to dominate this question, but the addition of Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl has bumped them down a couple of slots. Winnipeg, as you might have guessed, has the top spot on lockdown. And as long as Eugene Melnyk owns the Senators, they’re going to be on a lot of no-trade lists.
“Winnipeg. They’re going to win this every year.”
“It’s changed over the years but consistently I would have to say Winnipeg and Ottawa.”
“I don’t see Edmonton as being a bad spot except for the weather. You have an exciting young team. If you want to win, you’ve got to think with all those picks and players and Kenny (Holland) and (Dave Tippett) they’re going to be winning.”
“It’s just the comparability of living. Do you want to live in Chicago, Nashville, Vegas or do you want to live in Winnipeg?”
“I have guys who put New York right away because it’s just too big.”
“Ottawa. Everything you hear. The ownership. They haven’t won anything. The Canadian dollar. It’s like the dumping ground in the NHL of Canada.”
“I don’t want to say Winnipeg. Those guys are classy, it’s a great organization. The players I’ve had there love it. Love it. Those cold weather small cities are too easy of a target.”
“Florida because of how they treat their players.”
“Toronto. The impression is you can’t miss a pass in practice without being questioned about it afterward.”
“Winnipeg will develop guys. They’ll make them into hockey players. Usually, it’s the quality of the owner or management. So Ottawa, because of Melnyk.”
“San Jose. Someone has to speak the truth.”
“Winnipeg and Buffalo. I can’t tell you why but I’ve just had a lot of guys tell me, ‘I’m not going to f***ing Buffalo. It’s good hockey country. I think a lot of guys just fly in there and it looks miserable. That’s all they see is one day and it’s cloudy, snowing and cold.”
“Edmonton is off the lists because guys want to play with Draisaitl and McDavid. They used to be on the lists. Montreal, because it’s just so hard to play there. You win two in a row, they’re planning a parade. They lose two in a row and the whole city is on suicide watch.”
“Ottawa. It’s still an organizational upheaval at this point. The team is far away from looking like they’re going to win. There’s not a ton of direction there. They have good, young pieces but they’re really young and they’re not THAT good.”
“Winnipeg … Once you’re in the rink, it’s great. The other 22 hours of the day, it’s not so good.”
“Montreal because of taxes. It’s pretty bad.”
“The easy answer is Winnipeg and Ottawa but some players making a lot of money know they don’t need to put Ottawa on the no-trade list because of their salary. Climate is a big thing. It’s the last thing a team has control over. … Some players don’t want to play in Canada. We’ve had players say I don’t want to play in Canada. I don’t think we’ve ever said, I don’t want to play in the U.S.”
“Ottawa because of the owner.”

 

[Ziggy Stardust]

Condolences to you PJB II. Stay strong man.