Speculation: 2020-21 News/Rumors/Roster Thread Part III

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I don't want deAngelo at all to much baggage. Mete is also way to small to be effective in la. Bennet on the other hand would be a hell of a add. I liked this kid since his draft year. At worse hes a hell of a upgrade on amadio at best he could be in our top 6
 
If it's time to add pieces then Bennet should be on LA's list. Problem is he is valuable to a contender too, so I wouldn't be surprised if some teams would offer their late first for him. We could get priced out for his services.
 
I don't want deAngelo at all to much baggage. Mete is also way to small to be effective in la. Bennet on the other hand would be a hell of a add. I liked this kid since his draft year. At worse hes a hell of a upgrade on amadio at best he could be in our top 6
New NHL man...

As long as they can skate and have the smarts, they can play
 
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As soon as Walker and Roy return, you’ll have a new log jam at D if you bring in a D with an NHL contract. I think the Kings ride out these injuries and try to stay afloat in the interim.

guess depends on length of injuries but what happens if another one goes down? if you can upgrade your 6 when everyone is healthy and have it provide depth for right now why not?
 
King Prospects list from our voting from October:

1. Quinton Byfield, F - 87.1%
2. Gabriel Vilardi, F - 85.9%
3. Alex Turcotte, F - 90.2%
4. Tobias Bjornfot, D - 44.6%
5. Arthur Kaliyev, F - 76.6%
6. Samuel Fagemo, F - 54.8%
7. Mikey Anderson, D - 51.0%
8. Tyler Madden, F - 51.1%
9. Rasmus Kupari, F - 55.2%
10. Helge Grans, D - 43.9%
11. Akil Thomas, F - 45.6%
12. Kale Clague, D - 40.8%
13. Jaret Anderson-Dolan, F - 54.2%
14. Brock Faber, D - 46.8%
15. Kim Nousiainen, D - 30.4%
16. Cole Hults, D - 41.1%
17. Jordan Spence, D - 44.9%
18. Kasper Simontaival, F - 32.1%

3+ months later, I would make it like this...and still very very exceedingly difficult...so many are so close.
BUT, let there be NO mistake, these are some pretty elite or near elite prospects. And yes, a prospect is still
a prospect. Some will not make it or reach their ceiling, but a few *MAY* over achieve and end up being beyond
expectations. I have removed Mikey Anderson. He may technically be a prospect still, but he's in the NHL to stay.
It's not clear how good he will be, but I have removed him.

Every level Madden moves up to, he exceeds expectations, period. And, he only gets better and better.
As Wrobo said, the 165-175 lb comment, no way Madden went from the 160 to 180 wherever that was
posted. He's probably 170 at most now. He may never be 180 and that won't stop him. Nothing is going
to stop him. Clague at 11 is a crime, the way he's playing on the Kings...but DAMN, the list is insane.
So is Thomas at 10.

1. Quinton Byfield, F - 87.1%
2. Gabriel Vilardi, F - 85.9%
3. Alex Turcotte, F - 90.2%
4. Tyler Madden, F - 51.1%
5. Tobias Bjornfot, D - 44.6%
6. Arthur Kaliyev, F - 76.6%
7. Samuel Fagemo, F - 54.8%
8. Brock Faber, D - 46.8%
9. Rasmus Kupari, F - 55.2%
10. Akil Thomas, F - 45.6%
11. Kale Clague, D - 40.8%
12. Helge Grans, D - 43.9%
13. Jaret Anderson-Dolan, F - 54.2%
14. Kim Nousiainen, D - 30.4%
15. Cole Hults, D - 41.1%
16. Jordan Spence, D - 44.9%
17. Kasper Simontaival, F - 32.1%
 
I don't want deAngelo at all to much baggage. Mete is also way to small to be effective in la. Bennet on the other hand would be a hell of a add. I liked this kid since his draft year. At worse hes a hell of a upgrade on amadio at best he could be in our top 6
Bennett is destined for Seattle in my Mock Drafts!
 
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guess depends on length of injuries but what happens if another one goes down? if you can upgrade your 6 when everyone is healthy and have it provide depth for right now why not?

If both Walker and Roy go on LTIR or if another Nhl dman goes down in the interim while one of them is on regular IR, then an acquisition may be necessary. But that still depends on how the existing roster performs. If they win without a move, then it’s all a moot point.
 
Roy got cheapshotted during the last game against Minny
Last report was that he and Walker will be out "a while"
Fiala getting suspended was good but the Kings lose one of their better D-men for a month or so,seems unfair! And the slapper that Walker took to the face/nose...eye could have ended his career!Jesus S Christos players have to keep their dam shots down!
 
A while? Probably 3-4 weeks maybe more
I am sorry I misquoted him. It was "an extended period" which is probably worse than a while

With regards to Walker and Roy, McLellan indicated that both players are expected to be out for “an extended period” and that an update on those players should come later in the week. Lizotte and Athanasiou remain on the NHL’s COVID-19 Protocol List and are not able to participate in practices or games until they come off that list.
Practice, 1/31 - Line changes, injury updates, defensive opportunities, Kaliyev video - LA Kings Insider
 
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If both Walker and Roy go on LTIR or if another Nhl dman goes down in the interim while one of them is on regular IR, then an acquisition may be necessary. But that still depends on how the existing roster performs. If they win without a move, then it’s all a moot point.
Maatta has to inserted into the lineup by default...a RD-man...Strand,Durzi...Spence on emergency recall?
 
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