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

[All The Kings Men]

Reaching back a page or two... re: Strand/Clague, the expansion draft and the rest of the D corps....

You could hypothetically protect 3D/7F and keep 6 of the 7 current blueliners.

44/33 are exempt. Protect 8, 3 and 26/6 to your liking (I'd go with 26) and you'd enter next season with

44/8
33/3
?/26

Seattle can't take Maatta, Clague AND Strand and honestly... if the player the Kings lose is the 6th D on the depth chart with all the guys they have to replace that player with... it's not a problem and I doubt the team is trying to hide guys in the minors to avoid this non-complication.

As for Brown and Quick... man I will be STUNNED if either one of them is traded. Stunned.

 

[LAKings88]

Reaching back a page or two... re: Strand/Clague, the expansion draft and the rest of the D corps....

You could hypothetically protect 3D/7F and keep 6 of the 7 current blueliners.

44/33 are exempt. Protect 8, 3 and 26/6 to your liking (I'd go with 26) and you'd enter next season with

44/8
33/3
?/26

Seattle can't take Maatta, Clague AND Strand and honestly... if the player the Kings lose is the 6th D on the depth chart with all the guys they have to replace that player with... it's not a problem and I doubt the team is trying to hide guys in the minors to avoid this non-complication.

As for Brown and Quick... man I will be STUNNED if either one of them is traded. Stunned.

LA won’t be affected terribly by the ex draft.

I still think Quick on a team like Colorado that limits shots could be a difference maker in a series. I can’t see him returning much in a trade or see Blake moving him in conference tho.

Grubauer just got his 5th shutout but I’m not sold on him honestly. He is fine in that symbiotic system I guess.

Brown would have to be an offer you can’t refuse kind of deal.

 

[King'sPawn]

Kupari definitely fills a need for Detroit...organizational depth at C is severely lacking.

I just meant value wise

 

[Ray Martyniuk]

The Kings shouldnt trade Brown unless there is an over payment like a 1st+ coming back. Not for sentimental reason but because this team needs vets with the young players. It would set our rebuild back if we just have only kids.

I disagree...it would speed up the rebuild

 

[Ray Martyniuk]

The Kings shouldnt trade Brown unless there is an over payment like a 1st+ coming back. Not for sentimental reason but because this team needs vets with the young players. It would set our rebuild back if we just have only kids.

Kings would be lucky to get a 2nd rounder for Brownie

 

[KINGS17]

From the Athletic:

The Kings should never listen to Craig Button. Doing the opposite of what Button says has worked out for the Kings in the past.

 

[Sparky206]

Reaching back a page or two... re: Strand/Clague, the expansion draft and the rest of the D corps....

You could hypothetically protect 3D/7F and keep 6 of the 7 current blueliners.

44/33 are exempt. Protect 8, 3 and 26/6 to your liking (I'd go with 26) and you'd enter next season with

44/8
33/3
?/26

Seattle can't take Maatta, Clague AND Strand and honestly... if the player the Kings lose is the 6th D on the depth chart with all the guys they have to replace that player with... it's not a problem and I doubt the team is trying to hide guys in the minors to avoid this non-complication.

As for Brown and Quick... man I will be STUNNED if either one of them is traded. Stunned.

Strand showing that hes capable now allows the Kings to go 7/3. They've got Clague and Strand currently both outside the top 6, you loose one youve still got the other. When it was just Clauge as a depth prospect then loosing him could hurt when injuries come but with Strand showing hes capable you still have depth.

 

[KingsFan7824]

The Kings have every excuse in the world locked up for kicking the can down the road when it comes to making moves. And no informed fan is claiming that activity for its own sake is required.

Excuses don’t erase the opportunity cost on the table coming up and it is reasonable to expect management to take advantage of it. Just like they’ve done for the past few years. Even more so if the current roster is not competitive. To not continue to actively improve for the next season is going to extend our time in the desert.

Brown is having a great season. His salary is easily retained by the Kings, which puts him in reach for multiple legitimate contenders. The only question should be what is the best deal available. Plus there are several easy PR lines available to feed casual fans upset by a move. Sending Brown (or even in this context, Quick) to a northeast US team could be spun using homecoming stories on a playoff bound team ready for a run.

Brown is 36, and the other team has to account for him at age 37. It doesn't really matter if he's having a great season. He's also still riding a sh% almost double his career average, and what would currently be a career high. At age 36. You figure that's coming down(which is already has), so the "great" season, is a little premature. I'd be surprised if anyone touched Brown this year. Same time next year, he's having the same type season, Kings are in the same position out of the playoffs, someone would take him. Not this year though.

Brown(or Quick) isn't chasing anything. He's got a limited NTC, but he's not going anywhere unless he wants to. But again, that's very likely not even a topic this year. He's too old, with too much term. If he was 32 with just next year left, maybe.

Just listen to the listen Kings of the podcast and Bernstien come up with a interesting idea/trade proposal. Brown to the nyi for 1st bellows and Komarov. I'd do it but i don't see the islanders doing it

Not getting 2 young assets for Brown. Not only does Brown have a larger hit, he's also getting double the cash.

I disagree...it would speed up the rebuild

Kings would be lucky to get a 2nd rounder for Brownie

He's not stopping anyone from being on the team.

 

[Lt Dan]

I could see a team like Boston or Pittsburgh wanting Brown.

 

[Stimpythecat]

We can't play only rookies and younger players. we need vets to teach them how to NHL hockey. Kopitar and Carter can't do it alone.

As the first King to ever touch the stanley cup, Brown deserves to retire a King. Only way he gets traded is if he requests it.

 

[KINGS17]

I could see a team like Boston or Pittsburgh wanting Brown.

Toronto could have used a player like Brown in the playoffs the last couple of years.

 

[Telos]

Hell yeah, Matt Roy re-signed. Solid deal. We’ve been pretty lucky finding Roy and Walker to help the middle of the D corps.

 

[Piston]

I don't get the fear of losing Kale Clague. He was drafted in 2016. Since then, he has been surpassed by Walker (signed in 2018) and Roy (drafted in 7th round in 2105). OK, so those two are RH shots and older than Kale, so we can cut him some slack. But, now he's been passed by Anderson (4th round, 2017) and Bjornfot (1st round 2019). Yes, he's still young, but you can't say he's lacked chances to make the NHL roster given our lack of depth at LD. Heck, even MacDermid is ahead of him on the depth chart. With the Kings looking to make a splash at LD. I don't see a spot for Clague. I don't think you can say it is a great loss for the organization if he's drafted.

As for our veterans, I don't think any of the five are going anywhere unless they request a trade. Kopitar and Brown should be protected (the latter as an acknowledgment for all he has meant to the team and as a sign of respect, the kind of move that pays dividends with the rest of the players down the road), Doughty has a NMC and Seattle is not selecting Carter. The question mark is Quick who can't be protected and could be the Marc-Andre Fleury for the Kracken. Personally, I would like to see them pass on Quick and take Maata. Clague or Strand, none of whom are a cataclysmic loss. The five vets have earned the right to retire as Kings.

 

[Chazz Reinhold]

I think one thing to keep in mind about Seattle is that their budding front office is leaning heavily into analytics, so I can’t see them taking Brown or Quick since the analytics don’t really flatter either of them these days. I could see Seattle taking someone a bit under the radar who has some interesting traits analytically (I don’t know who off the top of my head).

 

[Piston]

I think one thing to keep in mind about Seattle is that their budding front office is leaning heavily into analytics, so I can’t see them taking Brown or Quick since the analytics don’t really flatter either of them these days. I could see Seattle taking someone a bit under the radar who has some interesting traits analytically (I don’t know who off the top of my head).

I'm no expert in these things, but Moore might fill that bill. May need to protect him since we can shield 7 forwards.

 

[Chazz Reinhold]

I'm no expert in these things, but Moore might fill that bill. May need to protect him since we can shield 7 forwards.

I would not be shocked if the Kings went that route. Todd really seems to like Moore so that probably carries some weight in the decision.

 

[AlphaBravo]

I disagree...it would speed up the rebuild

How would it speed up the rebuild? Is Brown blocking a young player who can score as many goals from making the team? Our young talent is still seasoning in the AHL and won’t be ready until Browns contract expires.

 

[BringTheReign]

If I'm Seattle, Moore looks exactly like the type of player primed for a breakout a la Karlsson, Smith, Marchessault. I hope he stays, but I see it for sure.

 

[funky]

I love Moore. Reminds me of a modern day prime Lewis w better hands. All heart and soul and just never stops.

 

[Sparky206]

My current list protects:
Kopitar
Kempe
Iafollo
AA
Moore
Lizotte
Grundstrom

Doughty
Walker
Roy

Peterson

Frk and Lias Andersson the notable options a F for Seattle

 

[raswilliam]

[QUOTE="
As the first King to ever touch the stanley cup, [/QUOTE]

twice

 

[bouncesonly]

Is 2022-23 the projected season Kings go for broke?

 

[Eagle Fang]

If I'm Seattle, Moore looks exactly like the type of player primed for a breakout a la Karlsson, Smith, Marchessault. I hope he stays, but I see it for sure.

I was meh on Moore when he first got here but I'm sold now. Really like his puck pursuit and has some skill to boot. I hope we can hold on to him.

 

[Statto]

I was meh on Moore when he first got here but I'm sold now. Really like his puck pursuit and has some skill to boot. I hope we can hold on to him.

Me too. I think a lot of people considered him to be a throw in, with the focus of the trade being on the picks, no more than a warm body. I actually think he’s better than Clifford, especially for what we are trying to achieve here. Moore is a solid, quick and dependable bottom 6 guy that seems very coachable and is showing some untapped upside. So you’d definitely want to keep him around a for a while yet.

I’d do that trade every time and the two 3rd round picks are decent draft capital, that we can hopefully use to move up of package.

 

[YP44]

I disagree...it would speed up the rebuild

rebuild is already moving pretty fast