Speculation: 2025 TDL Discussion

[KingsHockey24]

They said they're looking for a physical gritty forward. A lot of the names being thrown around this thread don't fit that criteria.

Here you go master.

Mathieu Olivier
Mark Kastelic
Josh Anderson
Garnet Hathaway
Luke Kunin
Kiefer Sherwood

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

This era of being asset depleted and not good reminds me of when the Kings went bargain shopping for names like Kris Versteeg

 

[KopitarGOAT420]

Saw the reports that Jared McCann might be available from Seattle - could be an interesting target.

Not a right shot but a very good scorer who can play both C and LW. 28 years old and signed for 2 more seasons at a very reasonable $5m cap hit.

McCann - Kopitar - Kempe
Fiala - Byfield - Laferriere

Then if he doesn't fit with Kopi and Kempe you could swap him and Byfield potentially because he has that ability to play center too.

Not sure what the price would be but at least he wouldn't be a rental and he's a proven top 6 goal scorer.

 

[KingsHockey24]

This era of being asset depleted and not good reminds me of when the Kings went bargain shopping for names like Kris Versteeg

I actually really liked Versteeg, Iginla, Schenn, and Lecavalier as deadline pick-ups.

 

[FrozenKing18]

Here you go master.

Mathieu Olivier
Mark Kastelic
Josh Anderson
Garnet Hathaway
Luke Kunin
Kiefer Sherwood

We’re looking for this era’s Dustin Penner

 

[johnjm22]

Saw the reports that Jared McCann might be available from Seattle - could be an interesting target.

Not a right shot but a very good scorer who can play both C and LW. 28 years old and signed for 2 more seasons at a very reasonable $5m cap hit.

McCann - Kopitar - Kempe
Fiala - Byfield - Laferriere

Then if he doesn't fit with Kopi and Kempe you could swap him and Byfield potentially because he has that ability to play center too.

Not sure what the price would be but at least he wouldn't be a rental and he's a proven top 6 goal scorer.

It would probably cost us a 1st + Greentree.

That's a lot to give up for a team that probably has no chance of contending.

 

[KingsHockey24]

We’re looking for this era’s Dustin Penner

I can play wing and do some cardio skates for a couple million dollars.

 

[johnjm22]

I want to see Forsberg and Kempe on a line together in the 4Nations.

Forsberg's wife is a singer.

Nashville might be rebuilding soon.

 

[FSL KINGS]

If Blake makes the second round he'll get a ten year extension. What trade out there makes Blake think he can get to round 2?

 

[Omni Owl]

Saw the reports that Jared McCann might be available from Seattle - could be an interesting target.

Not a right shot but a very good scorer who can play both C and LW. 28 years old and signed for 2 more seasons at a very reasonable $5m cap hit.

McCann - Kopitar - Kempe
Fiala - Byfield - Laferriere

Then if he doesn't fit with Kopi and Kempe you could swap him and Byfield potentially because he has that ability to play center too.

Not sure what the price would be but at least he wouldn't be a rental and he's a proven top 6 goal scorer.

I like McCann but the Kings aren't in the right franchise cycle to pick him up I reckon. I wanted them to go after Stephenson when he was available as a free agent but no dice. Both guys can play C or wing, we definitely need the help and interchangeability down the middle. Either guy would've been a decent pickup, although I'm thinking McCann's value is high right now so we'd be giving up something decent in return. Could also see other teams getting in a bidding war over him.

 

[CarlSneep]

Gonna shoot my shot and say the Kings pursue Malkin at the deadline

 

[KopitarGOAT420]

It would probably cost us a 1st + Greentree.

That's a lot to give up for a team that probably has no chance of contending.

Yeah if that's the price I'm passing on McCann big time

 

[MonkeysUncle]

Gonna shoot my shot and say the Kings pursue Malkin at the deadline

I just cant shake the feeling, it going to be Josh Anderson , He's exactly the type of player they love, big ,strong and doesnt score and then you throw in Bergevin factor and he'll be Danaults right wing

 

[KingsHockey24]

I just cant shake the feeling, it going to be Josh Anderson , He's exactly the type of player they love, big ,strong and doesnt score and then you throw in Bergevin factor and he'll be Danaults right wing

Stop you're making me wet.

Josh Anderson would be a great addition.

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

Stop you're making me wet.

Josh Anderson would be a great addition.

If our team could score he'd be a great depth addition

but unfortunately we'd be relying on him and he'd score 1 goal the entire time between deadline and round 1 game 4

 

[FrozenKing18]

Super slim to zero chance but Cuylle from NYR would be an awesome get.

 

[KopitarGOAT420]

Rakell looked like one of the better forwards for SWE last night... just saying

 

[raswilliam]

Stop you're making me wet.

Josh Anderson would be a great addition.

Shoots Right as well. But still a 3rd liner.

 

[KopitarGOAT420]

Josh Anderson would be the most Kongs pick up imaginable (derogatory).

He has a $5.5m cap hit (!!!!!) for this season and the next two seasons and he's on pace for 26 points this year.

Like 6 years ago he put up a 27 goal, 47 point season but other than that he's been consistently a ~30 point forward.

Unless the price is dirt cheap and MTL is retaining 50%, it's a terrible use of assets and cap space.

Kings need a top 6 scorer, not an overpaid bottom 6er.

I'd rather overpay for a legit top 6 winger than acquire a forward like Anderson.

 

[MonkeysUncle]

Super slim to zero chance but Cuylle from NYR would be an awesome get.

If I am not mistaken that's the pick we traded to NY for Lias Anderson, another questionable asset mismanaged

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

Rakell being good isn't an issue

Rakell being healthy and consistent is an issue

I've said before I like him as a target but he's not without risk

But as far as guys who can perform and be good on the PP, please give me Rakell > others >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Palmieri