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

[Master Yoda]

This could also be a precursor to a bigger trade . Maybe someone else wanted him and we are retaining salary and shipping him out along with something else in a bigger deal

Could be something that leads to a bigger deal but I doubt Lemieux would be involved again. That type of a deal where they move a guy they just acquired days earlier rarely happens.

 

[KingsFan7824]

I would be willing to give up Walker + + for a defensive upgrade.

Walker , Lemiux, + could bring in a bigger more dynamic top 4 d-man

Lemieux just got traded for a 4th. What's the + with Walker to get a better defenseman than Walker? Why is a team giving you a better defenseman in return for Walker? Being RH would help, but that + would have to be significant.

 

[YP44]

I still would like a crease cleaning defenseman. Package Walker for Savard?

isn't Savard a UFA after this year? Just take a run at him in free agency as I do not think he will be what gets the kings into the playoffs this year anyway.

 

[Sol]

Don't waste my time, either get Dahlin to make a legitimate improvement to the team, or don't do anything cause it won't be really worth it.

 

[LAKings88]

I keep hearing about some bigger deal in the works.

Where is that coming from?

 

[KingTech]

I keep hearing about some bigger deal in the works.

Where is that coming from?

the mayor and lisa Dilman mostly the mayor

 

[AlphaBravo]

the mayor and lisa Dilman mostly the mayor

Lisa is a pretty legit source. I haven't seen her comment on it. I heard the Mayor say two big deals, but he does like to exaggerate things for attention (although I recall him calling some moves in the past).

 

[KingTech]

Lisa is a pretty legit source. I haven't seen her comment on it. I heard the Mayor say two big deals, but he does like to exaggerate things for attention (although I recall him calling some moves in the past).

Well i read somewhere (twitter i think) that she was surprised on the lemiuex trade she thought it was going to be something else she heard that was going on.

The mayor despite the flack he gets is just as connected if not more so then lisa. You can add Bernstien into this as well. Now lets all remember there is something to be said of hearing there talking talk and that actual trade

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

Yeah where there's smoke there's fire.

When I saw Lisa point that out, THAT'S what got my attention. I dig the Mayor and I don't think he's wrong most of the time, but he's like I would be, the moment I hear of anything remotely like a big deal, I'd be shooting off at the mouth haha. Dillman doesn't say much.

 

[YP44]

Yeah where there's smoke there's fire.

When I saw Lisa point that out, THAT'S what got my attention. I dig the Mayor and I don't think he's wrong most of the time, but he's like I would be, the moment I hear of anything remotely like a big deal, I'd be shooting off at the mouth haha. Dillman doesn't say much.

i just don't see how this is the missing piece in a larger deal. If there was a deal to be had how would this impact it.

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

i just don't see how this is the missing piece in a larger deal. If there was a deal to be had how would this impact it.

It's not. Lisa was saying something to the effect of whoa that's not what i expected, there were rumblings of much bigger moves.

 

[Fat Elvis]

I don't think a move of any significance will happen until after the expansion draft. Maybe another amadio-esque deal, but nothing big until after the AssKrakens choose their hot dates.

 

[Peter James Bond II]

The second line is the albatross in the room.

Several combinations have been tried. While is has been a big step to have Vilardi take the 2C spot, AA and Carter have not worked out.
There is little cohesiveness and rarely do all 3 touch the puck on one of their shifts. I honestly think Gabe would have more success,
if there was a higher level of talent playing with him. Yes, he is responsible for his play, but the other 2 must be doing their part.

The only fix is to try something different, that has NOT been tried. Line 1 is fine and the JAD line is fine. But, line 2 is broken, so the only
fix is to take a line 1 player or acquire a legit top 6 player, or take the best forward out of Ontario and give them a shot. While this may
put a lot of pressure on the Ontario callup, it could still be tried. We've seen Clague and Strand come up and succeed. There should certainly
be a forward that could come up and have success - when most would consider a defensemen coming up from the AHL, is more difficult to
have real success.

I propose moving Vilardi to 1RW and taking the 2C burden off of him. Brown is a vet that can play on any line. It would be interesting, to see
what Vilardi could do, playing with the most talent...and taking him out of the center position. While Carter can't play center, or top 6,
move him down to line 3. Call up Kupari. He's made a big step this year and has the ability, skills and makeup to play now. While
it may be best to let him flourish and finish in the AHl this year, it really does not hurt him, his development or the Kings, to try him at
2C. Give him a week there. It really would not hurt, at this time. His first callup, he looked ok...a little tentative, but he was fine, otherwise.
Most ALL of the Kings that have had a cup of coffee, go back down, improve and the second time they look better.

Try this:::::::::::::::

Iafallo Koiptar Vilardi
Athanasiou Kupari Brown
Lemieux Kempe Carter
Grundstrom JAD Moore
Lizotte

Possibly try Kempe at 2LW with Kupari and drop AA down.

 

[verbalkint47]

Ghost just got waived by Philly. Wonder if Blake looks at him. Signed for 2 more years at $4.5 mil per.

Anderson - Doughty
Ghost - Roy
Bjornfot - Walker

 

[Ziggy Stardust]

Ghost just got waived by Philly. Wonder if Blake looks at him. Signed for 2 more years at $4.5 mil per.

Anderson - Doughty
Ghost - Roy
Bjornfot - Walker

Doubtful. He'll pass through waivers, and Philly will then look to move him with retention while taking another contract back.

 

[BigBrown]

When was the last time a guy with a somewhat big contract got picked up by waivers? It seems like they always pass through. If there were teams interested, there would have been a trade already.

In regards to Ghost, man what happened to the guy? He had a Doughty like start to his NHL career, he was unbelievable.

 

[verbalkint47]

Doubtful. He'll pass through waivers, and Philly will then look to move him with retention while taking another contract back.

He'd be an interesting reclamation project (kinda). His contract isn't detrimental or anything. Low risk, high reward imo.

Anderson - Doughty
Ghost - Roy
Bjornfot - Walker

 

[Ziggy Stardust]

If Philly retains and/or the Kings send Olli Maatta the other way, it's worth a shot.

 

[Lt Dan]

I want Casper the friendly Gostisbehere. We can fix him. We have the $$$

 

[crassbonanza]

I really hope we snag Ghost, he would be a lot of fun and his contract is not ridiculous.

 

[Schmooley]

Strange move by Philly. He was their best dman in some of the games I watched them this year. Though some other games his defensive play wasnt so great but its fixable in my view.

 

[YP44]

Florida picking him up makes so much sense

 

[Lt Dan]

Strange move by Philly. He was their best dman in some of the games I watched them this year. Though some other games his defensive play wasnt so great but its fixable in my view.

There is a rumor that it is to clear space for a huge move

 

[AlphaBravo]

If Philly retains and/or the Kings send Olli Maatta the other way, it's worth a shot.

Seems like they are clearing cap space for a move. I doubt they would take Maatta if they want to clear space. Kings should just pick up Ghost from waivers. We have plenty of cap space and his term is not long. If paired with a stay at home D, he might thrive.

 

[Ziggy Stardust]

There is a rumor that it is to clear space for a huge move

They've been linked to Mattias Ekholm, wondering if it’s him or possibly Ekman-Larsson.