Speculation: 2021-21 LA Kings News, Rumors, Roster discussion part V

[Axl Rhoadz]

I can't say I looked very closely at it in the games they were losing, but it did feel like (in the last two games) that the Kings rush ability, and getting into the zone was noticeably good. Of course, execution is a whole other thing, but man they did not have trouble skating into the offensive zone.

 

[BringTheReign]

I’m interested to see if Clague’s play is a mirage or if he truly takes the reins while up from the Reign. If he grabs it, it’s his spot with Walker out all year.

 

[Peter James Bond II]

Nice! A bit earlier than expected...although does this mean Akil can start full contact practices, with the Reign?

 

[BringTheReign]

Jeez, I was just browsing Hockey Reference as I'm prone to do, and Vilardi's PDO through 7 games this season is 89.0.

Sure, he hasn't looked great, but holy hell that is some bad on-ice shooting and save percentage luck. On-ice shooting percentage for him is 2.9% and on-ice save percentage is an abysmal 86.1%. I am still in favor of moving him to wing, but damn if there's anyone due for some positive regression...

 

[regulate]

 

[Fishhead]

Vilardi needs to be with a forechecker. I know they want to see what he can do running his own line, but it's not his strength. He's not fast so he needs someone to open up some space for him, which is what Lias did. He was the driver of that line, and it worked so well because neither Vilardi or Tkachev are veterans that players subconsciously defer to. It's why Kopitar flourishes with Iafallo, he makes space and Kopi only needs an extra inch or two to gain an advantage.

TM seems to be getting some balance finally and figuring out the lines.

 

[Peter James Bond II]

Lias line 1 ? Wow. Take that job and never look back....when Arvy comes back, move Brown down.
And that goes for Clague. Take a spot and crush it. Rasmus too. Take 3C and slay.

 

[kingsholygrail]

COVID is ten days isn't it? Shouldn't expect Vilardi or Arvidsson for a while.

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

Guessing Kaliyev back to Ontario for AA. *bites tongue*

 

[Johnny Utah]

I don't want to figure out these numbers, whats going on here please.

 

[lumbergh]

I don't want to figure out these numbers, whats going on here please.

Take 'em to your local 7-11 and plop your money down. Guaranteed to win the lottery. Or the 2022 Draft Lottery. One or the other. Or neither. Or both!

 

[cyclones22]

I don't want to figure out these numbers, whats going on here please.

Grey = top 6, White = bottom 6, Black = defensemen

 

[Fishhead]

I don't want to figure out these numbers, whats going on here please.

Grey = 1.637 x 10^-5

White = 3.015 x 10^-9

Black = 4.24 x 10^-5

 

[lumbergh]

Grey = 1.637 x 10^-5

White = 3.015 x 10^-9

Black = 4.24 x 10^-5

Well done, nerd! And I say that with all affection.

 

[redcard]

Math is strictly not allowed here.

Please do that in the privacy of your own homes.

 

[FrozenKing18]

Yeah, i’m not mathphobic or anything but you can’t just show off numbers and equations in people’s faces.

 

[tbrown33]

I haven't been watching the Coyotes because I respect myself, but I wonder if there's a potential buy low opportunity with Chychrun:

0 goals, 0 assists
At 5v5:
- on ice for 0 goals for
- on ice for 12 goals against
- I could list all the xWhatever stats but none of them are above 50% except for scoring chances

But take a look at this. Huge dropoff:

The Coyotes being awful is either driving down his trade value OR maybe he sucks all of a sudden? Anybody been watching the Coyotes?

Actually, looking at it closer he seems to have improved defensively in some capacity.

 

[ScoreZeGoals]

I haven't been watching the Coyotes because I respect myself, but I wonder if there's a potential buy low opportunity with Chychrun:

0 goals, 0 assists
At 5v5:
- on ice for 0 goals for
- on ice for 12 goals against
- I could list all the xWhatever stats but none of them are above 50% except for scoring chances

But take a look at this. Huge dropoff:

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The Coyotes being awful is either driving down his trade value OR maybe he sucks all of a sudden? Anybody been watching the Coyotes?

He's playing on a beer league roster, there won't be a buy low opportunity

 

[Peter James Bond II]

I haven't been watching the Coyotes because I respect myself, but I wonder if there's a potential buy low opportunity with Chychrun:

0 goals, 0 assists
At 5v5:
- on ice for 0 goals for
- on ice for 12 goals against
- I could list all the xWhatever stats but none of them are above 50% except for scoring chances


The Coyotes being awful is either driving down his trade value OR maybe he sucks all of a sudden? Anybody been watching the Coyotes?

Actually, looking at it closer he seems to have improved defensively in some capacity.

Geez. 23 years old, LHD #1 defenseman, with 5 full seasons already.

Would offer : Vilardi, Kempe, Grans and the 2022 #1. If you could keep Byfield, Kaliyev, Kupari, Turcotte, Chromiak, Pinelli, Helenius, Clarke and Faber....then sell 4 other top assests. Still have Fagemo, Thomas and Madden too.
Don't think Coyotes do that. Why not pick up the phone and inquire? And yes, I know they would probably get Turcotte or even Chromiak? But can you imagine having Chychrun added to this team?
The Kings have a ridiculous stable of riches in prospects. Insane. The time will come, when 2 or 3 are dealt and get a key player...and still have over 10 blue chip prospects.

 

[Mats26]

I haven't been watching the Coyotes because I respect myself, but I wonder if there's a potential buy low opportunity with Chychrun:

0 goals, 0 assists
At 5v5:
- on ice for 0 goals for
- on ice for 12 goals against
- I could list all the xWhatever stats but none of them are above 50% except for scoring chances

But take a look at this. Huge dropoff:

View attachment 476326

The Coyotes being awful is either driving down his trade value OR maybe he sucks all of a sudden? Anybody been watching the Coyotes?

Actually, looking at it closer he seems to have improved defensively in some capacity.

I would add Lawson Crouse and make a bigger deal. We have the assets, just don't have the GM that can pull it off.

 

[RonM11]

Where the f*** is everybody?

 

[Lt Dan]

Where the f*** is everybody?

It's you!! Its really you!!

 

[RonM11]

It's you!! Its really you!!

This f***ing team better start earning their keep. What is this with players in COVID protocol? What in God's name is going on here? I go to Arrowhead for a couple of days and they win a couple of games, and lose players to COVID. Incredible.

 

[Trash Panda]

COVID is ten days isn't it? Shouldn't expect Vilardi or Arvidsson for a while.

You’d think with the league being fully vaccinated, that we could move past benching players for shoddy tests, but here we are.

Thankfully, there isn’t a whole lot to play for this season.

 

[johnjm22]

When you tank as hard as the Coyotes are, it takes years to recover. They'd be lucky to be competitive again in 3 year. 5 plus years is more likely, but no guarantee.

Makes you wonder what someone like Chychrun is thinking. Does he want to spend all his prime years on rebuilding team?