Speculation: Another year of this Bluc **** (The 2024-25 season thread)

[Sol]

I'm not exactly high on Portillo but the guy has 0 NHL games and barely 40 pro games at all

Are you sure you're thinking of the right guy

Yes didn’t he do like preseason and get his shit pushed in. I know my Petersen archetypes. And oh boy this fits the bill.

 

[johnjm22]

I like that Hiller has proven he's not afraid to get creative with his lineup decisions...... But I reallllllly think he overdoes/overthinks it sometimes.

I think some young players need a stable, consistent, clearly defined roles to help them develop. I think that's the case for both Byfield and Kaliyev. I don't think Hiller's constant tinkering helps.

Just conjecture on my part.

 

[Bandit]

The fact that the top story on the NHL Kings website is a goalie they drafted scoring a goal in the OHL tells you all you need to know about this clown show.

 

[Schmooley]

Yes didn’t he do like preseason and get his shit pushed in. I know my Petersen archetypes. And oh boy this fits the bill.

I dont remember last year but did he have a poor showing this preseason?
Im worried about him also but its time for him to get a couple games to see where hes really at.
At his best he reminds me of the young version of Stolarz when he was on the Ducks. Far from a star starting goalie.

 

[johnjm22]

Kings next 4 games:

Detroit
Buffalo
Seattle
SJ

If you want to give your goalie prospect an NHL start or two, these would seem to be ideal opponents.

Buffalo drafted him...

 

[Bandit]

Kings next 4 games:

Detroit
Buffalo
Seattle
SJ

If you want to give your goalie prospect an NHL start or two, these would seem to be ideal opponents.

Buffalo drafted him...

An up and coming goalie that was drafted by Buffalo? Give him 5 million. Where have I seen that before?

 

[shuchukfan]

Kings next 4 games:

Detroit
Buffalo
Seattle
SJ

If you want to give your goalie prospect an NHL start or two, these would seem to be ideal opponents.

Buffalo drafted him...

You're right, but I would totally be unsurprised if they didn't start him. The Kings probably figure they need these "easy" points, so they will start the better goaltender to have a better chance. Of course, that kicks the can down the road into territory that is oh so familiar with prospects. Can't play them because they don't have experience, but they can't get experience because every point is crucial to make the playoffs.

 

[Surf Nutz]

I think some young players need a stable, consistent, clearly defined roles to help them develop. I think that's the case for both Byfield and Kaliyev. I don't think Hiller's constant tinkering helps.

Just conjecture on my part.

Hiller for sure needs to not just have the blender always going.

He is not letting the blends settle enough.

The fact that the top story on the NHL Kings website is a goalie they drafted scoring a goal in the OHL tells you all you need to know about this clown show.

His name is George.

Carter George.

Get used to it.

 

[Surf Nutz]

I dont remember last year but did he have a poor showing this preseason?
Im worried about him also but its time for him to get a couple games to see where hes really at.
At his best he reminds me of the young version of Stolarz when he was on the Ducks. Far from a star starting goalie.

Stolarz seems to be doing all right on the Leafs.

They aren't playing Portillo for the next three games, if Rittich is healthy and no shellacking, then we'll see about Camper coming back or we get a debut.

What 44 AHL, first trip up.?

They won't want to play him but he gets the experience .

 

[Schmooley]

Stolarz seems to be doing all right on the Leafs.

They aren't playing Portillo for the next three games, if Rittich is healthy and no shellacking, then we'll see about Camper coming back or we get a debut.

What 44 AHL, first trip up.?

They won't want to play him but he gets the experience .

Yea hes solid but is now breaking out as a starter at 30 years old and is still even a tier below the top goalies. You can still win with this type of goalie.
Was mosty saying Portillo is as raw as Stolarz was on the Ducks where hes still a question mark at the NHL level. Similar size and a bit chaotic.

 

[Surf Nutz]

Yea hes solid but is now breaking out as a starter at 30 years old and is still even a tier below the top goalies. You can still win with this type of goalie.
Was mosty saying Portillo is as raw as Stolarz was on the Ducks where hes still a question mark at the NHL level. Similar size and a bit chaotic.

Maybe but Larz had more experience but I get it.

 

[FSL KINGS]

Kuemper Buyout:

Season	Savings	Cap Hit
2025-26	$1,791,667	$3,458,333
2026-27	$1,041,667	$4,208,333
2027-28	($708,333)	$708,333
2028-29	($708,333)	$708,333

Makes sense to do it this offseason.

King's are at the cap. The first two years of the cap penalty means the King's are unable to afford a goalie better than Kuemper. The only option is a cheap young goalie to come up.

Ex, Kuemper buyout+ 5 mill new goalie = 8.4 million on goalies It's just too much money. Keeping Kuemper & burning contract while waiting on a goalie to develop is the best option.

The fact that the top story on the NHL Kings website is a goalie they drafted scoring a goal in the OHL tells you all you need to know about this clown show.

Link!!!



If Gavrikov asks 7.5-8 million does Blake go shopping elsewhere?

Edmundson 3.875 X 4 years to be a 4,5th defenseman with some "stick skills".

Risto 5.1 X 3 years is probably a better fit for the team cap structure than paying Gavrikov big money.

Risto fits Blake's M.O.