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

[FSL KINGS]

He's got 2 more years at $11m, and he's 35. There's not a GM alive that could get a legit 1C for him. If you even know such a trade wouldn't happen, why put it out there?

Denial, bargaining with reality. We're all at different steps on the path regarding Doughty's contract.

 

[KINGS17]

Denial, bargaining with reality. We're all at different steps on the path regarding Doughty's contract.

It will get better when Doughty gets a new 3-year deal in 2027.

 

[johnjm22]

 

[unicornpig]

not a trade, probably coach just being a dumbass trying to send a message.

 

[DoktorJeep]

Feels like a round one win is realistic as long as it’s not the Oilers or Vegas. With Doughty coming back before the TDL, things are shaping up nicely if you are wearing purple shaded glasses.

The good news is that a lot of kids are contributing at the same time as the team is winning. The bad news is that one or two of them are going to move for a short term move.

It’ll probably be an overpayment for a guy like Palmieri instead of a savvy move for an Ehlers. But who knows, maybe 8 years of half measures finally adds up to a second round berth.

 

[Trash Panda]

I can’t help but think of how much better this team would be with Brock Faber instead of our golden retriever.

f***, that one stings.

 

[Lt Dan]

I can’t help but think of how much better this team would be with Brock Faber instead of our golden retriever.

f***, that one stings.

and the first round pick we included in the trade. We could have another skilled player languishing in Ontario

 

[Axl Rhoadz]

I can’t help but think of how much better this team would be with Brock Faber instead of our golden retriever.

f***, that one stings.

Yah a just hate having PPG wingers in our lineup - it’s such a drag! I mean we have so many, we certainly didn’t need another.

 

[FSL KINGS]

Kakko just screams "King's Hockey"!!!

Other than Blake, what other GM's would be looking at a player that struggles getting goals, but is great at cycling? Philly with Torts for sure.

So Moore for Kakko retained tom1.5 for a year to clear cap. Kakko for Kaliyev?

 

[raswilliam]

 

[Surf Nutz]

Cal got traded. So did PL

Am I doing this right?


Got a month or so before Doughty getting the puck, running to the back of the net. Waiting for all the forwards to get in position & come to a complete stop before passing to Mikey who is then responsible for ripping a 2 line pass into coverage.

That will be followed up by Doughty making moves in the offensive zone. "Looking for a play" before ending up behind the offensive net. He'll get a weak shot from the side on a set goalie & realize he's behind the other teams net & the puck is leaving the zone. King's defender that's actually good at defending is completely out of the play.

Wonder how his hand is doing after the injury. Sometimes those take a year to get back. Looked like he got around to practicing his slapper because wristing the puck wasn't working anymore. Maybe Doughty will just rip a slapper (into someone's shin pads) instead of getting in the dreaded passing loop with Kopi on the PP.

Coach needs to make Kopi & Doughty stay an hour after practice & run a drill where they have 3 passes max before they have to rip a shot at the net. Not joking. PP sucks anyways so at least it'll be entertaining.

 

[bland]

Could you imagine Tortorella coaching Fiala?

Not that he would logically be part of any deal, I am just having a lot of fun pondering that particular relationship.

 

[FSL KINGS]

Konecny is a right shot. He fits the mold of what the King's would be looking for. Just extended. There are some other righties, but aren't scorers or Philly isn't trading them.

Risto is the other. Right shot & some offensive skills. Retained down to 2.5 million or so, he'd be a solid 3rd pair D with extra skills.

NYR falling apart & Philly now fighting for a playoff spot may complicate what Briere is looking to do.

 

[KingsOfCali25]

and the first round pick we included in the trade. We could have another skilled player languishing in Ontario

Or you could have Snuggerud who's having a great year at Minnesota and ready to come out of college this offseason. A big tough right-handed winger who can score (what this team could use).

I'd love to pull Farabee or Laughton/Frost from them.