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

[GoldenBearHockey]

Forsberg is signed for 5 more seasons after this one.

If the Kings want a player of his caliber we can kiss our best prospect (Greentree) and our 1st goodbye. Maybe more.

I just don't think it's worth it. We'd be wasting assets on a Kings team that has no realistic chance of contending.

Forsberg is signed yes, didn't realize that long, but when I meant short term, I meant more in productivity, he is 30 years old, he's not who you empty the cupboard for.

 

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How are folks feeling about turcotte at this point?

 

[KingsOfCali25]

How are folks feeling about turcotte at this point?

If he can stay healthy (big if), he will be a really good player. Ceiling is a 2C, floor is a Trevor Lewis type energy forward that plays all positions. He should be in LA for awhile. Hopefully Blake doesn't do anything stupid again

 

[johnjm22]

Forsberg is signed yes, didn't realize that long, but when I meant short term, I meant more in productivity, he is 30 years old, he's not who you empty the cupboard for.

He seems like one of those guys who will age well, and his cap hit is pretty reasonable. Not that I'm advocating for acquiring him.

I think a low risk / high reward type move makes the most sense. Kane for a mid round pick type move. A cheap vet who might find his game with a change of scenery.

LA also needs a goaltender IMO.

 

[Herby]

How are folks feeling about turcotte at this point?

Same way I've felt for years. Will be a solid energy player that will provide sandpaper and energy and get you 8-12 goals and 25-40 points. Certainly not what the Kings expected when he was drafted, but also not a complete throw-away. Had they gotten him where they got Kaliyev, or even Bjornfot it would have been a great pick. He plays the game the right way and has an excellent motor.

 

[unicornpig]

Moore + 1st + (Turcotte/Greentree) = Which Right Handed Forward?

no to moving turcotte/greentree.

 

[FSL KINGS]

no to moving turcotte/greentree.

Oh, this is just what I think Blake would be shopping for an upgrade. Not really what I'd want to give up.

 

[lumbergh]

How are folks feeling about turcotte at this point?

A faster and more skilled, but smaller and more brittle, Trevor Lewis. Also prone to costly giveaways high in the offensive zone. The kind of all purpose quality player winning teams have on the roster. I’m not opposed to moving him, but I don’t think his value is very high. Might as well keep him and let him endear himself to the fans.

 

[BlueGoose27]

Kreider would probably be a solid pickup, depending on cost, have to view him as short term though, same with Hall and even Forsberg, Tkachuk would be the only long term pickup and not sure he's worth the cost.

Tkachuk would probably cost Byfield + 1st + top prospect…that’s just my feeling. Maybe last year it’s Byfield + prospect.