Speculation: 2020-21 LA Kings News/Rumors/Roster Discussion Part II
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Sure. Probably. He is still someone the Kings should kick the tires on.
Bertuzzi is an RFA so who knows what he signs for. Plus, we'd have to add assets.
You guys dont anticipate Tkachev to make the team? He will not play AHL so it is NHL or KHL. The talent of this guy is of the chart and he is now 25 so I would think he has a good chance to be given a shot
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Hard to predict the lineup right now, expecially with a 2nd top 6 expected to be added.
We have way to many forwards and not enough spots. I expect some trades to move bodies out.
We have way to many forwards and not enough spots. I expect some trades to move bodies out.
I think he'll make the team and surprise many here. Not confident he's a top 6 option, but should be in the middle 6 mix imo. Definitely adds competition to improve the roster.
Everyone said the same thing about Prokhorkin. He made the team because the team sucked, did practically nothing and disappeared unceremoniously into the sunset.
KingsFan7824
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Have to wait until at least to the end of the month before worrying too much about what the roster will look like when training camp ends. Arvidsson likely isn't the only established addition. Still too many possible moving parts. We'll get there.
I understand. I still think they likely give him 20-30 games next year to see what they have
If they do (which I could see), it think it will be max 20 games with most the time in the press box
edit: hope i am wrong though
lumbergh
It was an idea. I didn't say it was a good idea.
I don’t think we’ll see another top six added before the start of the season. Maybe a deadline addition.
KingsFan7824
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If that's the case, then don't even bother adding Arvidsson. Unless you're going to keep AA. Although I'm keeping those two, and still adding, if I'm allowed to spend money.
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depends. I think the 2nd and 3rd lines will be used interchangeably this next year. Give him 2nd line type minutes that are somewhat sheltered (i.e o-zone starts) than make matchups tough as he shows he can handle more.
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It's kind of debatable if there is a real Top 6 at the moment. Kopitar's line is Top 3 since he is on it but then you will most likely have the next two lines centered by Vilardi and Byfield. Probably going to be interchangeable until one or both emerge. I think the only way to have two scoring lines off the hop would be to put the best wingers with either Vilardi or Byfield and then let Kopitar carry lesser wingers.
Might not mean much, but Byfield averaged more TOI in his six games than Vilardi did last year. Maybe more telling is that he averaged three minutes more than Vilardi did in the latter's ten game stint the year prior.
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I don't feel like that is TMAC's way.
I agree, I get the feeling that Lizotte might be our 4C with JAD assuming 3C..
This of course would mean that Vilardi or Byfield shifts to the wing to add more size and skill there.. it also likely puts them in a better position to succeed and push for a PO spot in such a weak division
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I expect Lizotte to either be Smoke'n Kracken or on waivers and gone.
I would expect the lineup to look similar to below unless Seattle takes Lemieux instead.
Iafallo - Kopitar - Arvidsson
Andersson - Vilardi - Kempe
Moore - Byfield - Brown
MacD - JAD - Lemieux
Of course, MacD is a wish to play that role but probably wont happen.
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His only competition is like what Iaffalo, brown, Kopitar, and Kempe? If Byfield isn't top 5 in scoring next season with nearly a full season under his belt then the Kings have a problem.
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He is a top 2 pick, who might've gone 1st though. That guy should be able to handle it. Every player is different and all, but, most top 2 picks are producing for their team pretty early.
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What? No. If Byfield gets 75+ games in the NHL next season and isn't in the top 5 for scoring then that's a poor showing of him for a team that that has no one besides Kopitar supposedly on his skill level.
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Yes if the second overall player from the draft doesn't surpass someone like Brown or Iafallo in scoring then the Kings are in trouble. The only way he logically shouldn't is if Maclellan drops the ball on his usage. Outside of the top 5 scoring coming in at 6th was Trevor Moore with 23 points.
You must have really low expectations of Byfield for a team that's complete shit and he shouldn't have much issue outscoring if he's used correctly.
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