This, plus the fact there is no way in hell they trade him in the conference.
Speculation: 2020-21 LA Kings News/Rumors/Roster Discussion Part II
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KopitarFAN
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Was just gonna say that. Do they have the means to do it? You bet. Would they trade him in the division? Highly unlikely, and the price tag would be absurd.
Yep, just saw that Calgary will be in our division next season, which doesn’t make that much sense. So ya, Tkachuk would cost a lot…
Do all of you really want to put Tkachuk and Doughty together on the same team?
We'd end up with this.
We'd end up with this.
FSL KINGS
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This boards collective reaction if the Kings traded for Matthew Tkachuk.
I'd still rather have Eichel. Everyone is more worried about Eichel's injury, but the Kings have historically had horrible luck when it comes to acquiring players like Tkachuk, although his old man did last pretty long. Same thing as with Eichel though, just don't trade QB and I can live with it.
I'd still rather have Eichel. Everyone is more worried about Eichel's injury, but the Kings have historically had horrible luck when it comes to acquiring players like Tkachuk, although his old man did last pretty long. Same thing as with Eichel though, just don't trade QB and I can live with it.
Danault would be awesome because it’d cut back Kopitar’s defensive minutes helping extend his top 6 effectiveness for his career. But I just worry about money and term he’ll ask for to come to the Kings.
And I do worry about Tkachuk on if the rumor of a dressing room riff is true what’s to stop that from happening here. Also his $9mil QO, which he may only sign for a year and leave.
But as long as it isn’t QB like Herby said, I’d be ok with it.
And I do worry about Tkachuk on if the rumor of a dressing room riff is true what’s to stop that from happening here. Also his $9mil QO, which he may only sign for a year and leave.
But as long as it isn’t QB like Herby said, I’d be ok with it.
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Hell no on Eichel,the guy has a injury history thats not worth the assets Buffalo would want in exchange....
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Assets for Tkachuk instead of an injured Eichel? Yes please. Though he might just be enough of an asshole to ruin every team he goes to AND doubtful the Flames deal him to LA.
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Skilled, gritty, potential culture changer and pest? Depending on the cost, absolutely.
Doughty and Tkachuk are professionals.
Tkachuk is healthier and addresses an org need.
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Monahan seems to get dumped on. Think he lost his 1C spot this year & transition to Sutter hockey may not have gone great. He has scored 30+ goals 3 times & hit 27 goals 2 times. Kings could find a way to use some goals I'm sure.
Tkachuk, does he have concussion issues? Can't remember.
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A future Tkachuk-Byfield-Kaliyev combo would be one nasty line! That's a heavy line!
his percent of cap will be at least double what Stoll's was. So I wouldn't want him as the 3C.
If la is able to sign him I would want him as a #2C behind kopitar until QB is ready for that role.
where did you hear that?
MT I would take (no brainer) but the one big knock on him is his foot speed is shit.
Still would easily give the 8OA and Madden
how does it not make sense when Calgary and LA have been divisional opponents more often than not.
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Why exactly is that? We are in a flat cap environment, and at least 1/2-2/3 of the teams won't have room to even consider him. Stoll was also better offensively whereas Danault is an elite defensive center man. I think $5.5 mm us where he ends up salary wise with the only question being term. Given the CA tax situation, we are going to have to overpay, but this guy solves so many issues for the Kings that he is worth it. Imagine Kopitar only playing 17-18 minutes a night. Byfield never having to take a defensive zone start till he's ready for more responsibility. Being able to shut down the #1 center of our opposition nightly. Obviously, I'm biased by his play during the playoffs, but he seems to be the perfect fit.
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For non significant picks sure,but not quality propects the organization hasn't placed in a number of NHL games first....
Not sure that's going to factor in at all. $5.5 a year is the equivalent of a nearly $4 million dollar a year raise based on Canadian to US dollars. The only two teams with any sort of tax advantage over the Kings would be Dallas or Florida. Dallas PROBABLY doesn't really fit the bill because they've got about $15 million to sign five players and their top 2 centers seem set. If the Kings go after him I figure FL, DET, OTT, CAR, BOS would also be making a run at him.
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Been on the record that Keith Tkachuk is my favorite player ever so I love both of the Tkachuk boys and obviously followed Keith's career closely.
Keith signed an offer sheet with Chicago while he was captain of the Jets. Winnipeg matched it, played one more season there and then moved to Phoenix. Keith was "Captain America" and a big part of USA hockey. The Tkachuks are basically USA Hockey royalty at this point. Because of this, it made me laugh that both of his kids were drafted by Canadian teams.
Pure speculation on my part, but I wouldn't be surprised if Matthew would rather play in the US and definitely for St. Louis.
I'd be beyond excited if the Kings got him, even with the gnarly extension he is in line for.
Keith signed an offer sheet with Chicago while he was captain of the Jets. Winnipeg matched it, played one more season there and then moved to Phoenix. Keith was "Captain America" and a big part of USA hockey. The Tkachuks are basically USA Hockey royalty at this point. Because of this, it made me laugh that both of his kids were drafted by Canadian teams.
Pure speculation on my part, but I wouldn't be surprised if Matthew would rather play in the US and definitely for St. Louis.
I'd be beyond excited if the Kings got him, even with the gnarly extension he is in line for.
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