Speculation: 2020-21 LA Kings News/Rumors/Roster Discussion Part II

[DAkings20]

On the latest 31 thoughts podcast, Friedman was speculating that the Kings are done rebuilding and are going for it.

He specifically mentioned us being interested in Saad.

 

[Reaper45]

On the latest 31 thoughts podcast, Friedman was speculating that the Kings are done rebuilding and are going for it.

He specifically mentioned us being interested in Saad.

Saad or Schwartz or any free agent makes more sense than Eichel. Keep your assets, add talent to insulate the kids and keep moving forward.

 

[KingsHockey24]

What a strange career for Quincey, really broke out here then basically just hung on for a long time. He's "only" 35, could still be playing, most recently played in Finland.

One thing I remember most about Quincey and his time in LA was his ability to get shots to the net.

 

[KingsHockey24]

Saad or Schwartz or any free agent makes more sense than Eichel. Keep your assets, add talent to insulate the kids and keep moving forward.

I wouldn't mind Saad on a two year contract.

Iafallo - Kopitar - Arvidsson
Saad - Vilardi - Brown
Kempe - Byfield - Kaliyev
Moore - JAD - Tkachyov

*Kupari, Andersson

 

[Steve Zissou]

Hard pass on trading for Seth Jones.

If you have perused his wife's Twitter account then you'd understand that California is the absolute last place on Earth his wife would allow him to sign.

This deal would be Milan Lucic all over again.

 

[Sol]

His wife dont mean shit.

Let's. Go. Jones.

Would love to have him on the Kings.

 

[Reaper45]

His wife dont mean shit.

Let's. Go. Jones.

Would love to have him on the Kings.

Are you new? Wives mean shit. Ask Ryan Smyth, Justin Williams, Rob Scuderi, Milan Lucic, Zdeno Chara. I could keep going.

 

[KingsFan7824]

You can't argue against the trade itself for Smyth. They gave up nothing for 100pts in 2 years.

 

[Bandit]

Hard pass on trading for Seth Jones.

If you have perused his wife's Twitter account then you'd understand that California is the absolute last place on Earth his wife would allow him to sign.

This deal would be Milan Lucic all over again.

Who is his wife? I agree though, never underestimate the influence of a disgruntled wife.

 

[DoktorJeep]

You can't argue against the trade itself for Smyth. They gave up nothing for 100pts in 2 years.

Smyth was signed to help Kopitar. It’s become a tradition.

 

[johnjm22]

Saad's shooting percentage this year was 22.1%. His career average is 11%.

The 28 goal pace he scored at is not sustainable.

Whoever pays for him now will likely be overpaying after an outlier season.

 

[FSL KINGS]

Hard pass on trading for Seth Jones.

If you have perused his wife's Twitter account then you'd understand that California is the absolute last place on Earth his wife would allow him to sign.

This deal would be Milan Lucic all over again.

Yes, pass on a major defensive upgrade because of Twitter. Embarrassing.

 

[Mats26]

Saad's shooting percentage this year was 22.1%. His career average is 11%.

The 28 goal pace he scored at is not sustainable.

Whoever pays for him now will likely be overpaying after an outlier season.

Agreed, but he is good for 20 goals regardless. For me I am not sure if the increased cap cost would be a huge upgrade from what AA brings. Same point totals this year, playing on 2 very different teams.

Saad is a better player but overpaying him, I don't know if I would do that.

 

[Tijuana Trotz]

Is it possible that people like the Mayor can be given scraps of inside info to break inconsequential things so that people trust him, so then later can he be used to sow misinformation for manipulation purposes?

 

[Steve Zissou]

Smyth was signed to help Kopitar. It’s become a tradition.

I'm surprised we actually got 2 seasons out of Captain Canada before bolting back to his homeland.

In 2019 him and his wife sold their mansion in Edmonton and bought a place in Nashville. His daughter wants to be a country music singer while he plays in a beer league with JP Dumont and Brett Hull.

Speaking of their former mansion in Edmonton... nice little backyard rink, eh?

You can't argue against the trade itself for Smyth. They gave up nothing for 100pts in 2 years.

Dude was so good in and around the net. Only player like that that could come close to the way he played is Hörnqvist.

 

[Johnny Utah]

Lucic’s wife? Lucic still comes here in the summer and has a house in the South Bay.

 

[johnjm22]

I keep bringing up Mike Reilly as a UFA target for the Kings, but no one seems to have any interest.

NHL DMEN P/60 (MINIMUM 30GP):

Rank	Player	Pos	GP	G	A	P	P/60	S%	OZ%
1	John Carlson	D	52	7	18	25	1.68	7.4	57.6
2	Jakob Chychrun	D	56	12	14	26	1.52	10.2	55.9
3	Shea Theodore	D	53	7	17	24	1.49	6.1	58.2
4	MacKenzie Weegar	D	54	6	17	23	1.46	7.1	47.7
5	Cale Makar	D	44	4	15	19	1.42	6.1	63.9
6	Alec Martinez	D	53	6	16	22	1.4	10.2	53.1
7	Samuel Girard	D	48	4	17	21	1.4	6.2	62.5
8	Mike Reilly	D	55	0	20	20	1.38	0	45

[TBODY] [/TBODY]

Did you know Reilly had the 8th highest 5v5 Points Per 60min in the NHL among all Dmen?

And he did it while having lower offensive zone starts than anyone above him.

Reilly is a 27 year old LHD that can move the puck. Sound like something the Kings need?


OTTAWA DMEN CF%

Rank	Player	Pos	GP	CF%	CF% rel	oZS%	dZS%
1	Mike Reilly	D	40	53.3	6.4	41.2	58.8
2	Christian Wolanin	D	15	50.8	-0.5	49	51
3	Erik Brannstrom	D	30	50.7	3.9	50	50
4	Erik Gudbranson	D	36	49	-1.4	48.5	51.5
5	Artem Zub	D	47	49	1	36.9	63.1
6	Thomas Chabot	D	49	48.5	0.9	42.5	57.5
7	Victor Mete	D	14	46.2	-0.6	49.2	50.8
8	Nikita Zaitsev	D	55	45.7	-4.4	41.2	58.8

[TBODY] [/TBODY]

BOSTON DMEN CF%

Rank	Player	Pos	GP	CF%	CF% rel	oZS%	dZS%
1	Mike Reilly	D	15	62.6	6.1	54.5	45.5
2	Matt Grzelcyk	D	37	58.7	6.2	52	48
3	Charlie McAvoy	D	51	58.5	5.9	54	46
4	Brandon Carlo	D	27	56.6	1.5	50.2	49.8
5	Kevan Miller	D	28	53.1	-3.2	51.6	48.4
6	Jakub Zboril	D	42	53.1	0.2	58.2	41.8
7	Jeremy Lauzon	D	41	51.4	-5.9	46.3	53.7
8	Connor Clifton	D	44	49.6	-5	47.8	52.2

[TBODY] [/TBODY]

Best CF% on both teams. Coincidence?

 

[johnjm22]

In free agency everybody wants the big names. But those types of signings almost never work out.

The key to success in free agency is recognizing undervalued players that suit your teams need. These are usually players that nobody is talking about.

 

[Steve Zissou]

Speaking of Ryan Smyth... I forgot this plug demolished him after scoring a goal back in 2017 during a beer league game.



Ok back to news and rumours!

 

[KINGS17]

Is it possible that people like the Mayor can be given scraps of inside info to break inconsequential things so that people trust him, so then later can he be used to sow misinformation for manipulation purposes?

The Imitation Game

Nah, this crew isn't that smart.

 

[No Name The Nameless]

Is it possible that people like the Mayor can be given scraps of inside info to break inconsequential things so that people trust him, so then later can he be used to sow misinformation for manipulation purposes?

That's exactly what we have been saying.

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

I'm surprised we actually got 2 seasons out of Captain Canada before bolting back to his homeland.

In 2019 him and his wife sold their mansion in Edmonton and bought a place in Nashville. His daughter wants to be a country music singer while he plays in a beer league with JP Dumont and Brett Hull.

Speaking of their former mansion in Edmonton... nice little backyard rink, eh?

Dude was so good in and around the net. Only player like that that could come close to the way he played is Hörnqvist.

Anders Lee too, but small crowd absolutely.

 

[RocketKing]

Saad or Schwartz or any free agent makes more sense than Eichel. Keep your assets, add talent to insulate the kids and keep moving forward.

I like Schwartz over Saad but I agree on your point overall. I’d just like to see them get an established more physical player with either of these guys. Coleman or even Foligno would really make a big impact with our lack of physical game.

 

[Johnny Utah]

Kings going to have to dump a bottom 6 forward unless Seattle takes one.

 

[Reaper45]

Ouch

Speaking of Ryan Smyth... I forgot this plug demolished him after scoring a goal back in 2017 during a beer league game.



Ok back to news and rumours!