Around the League '16-'17 Other Teams' Free Agent Frenzy
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TruKingFan
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Raccoon Jesus
We were right there
Sharks and Ducks are totally red-hot. There's no safe seeding, don't care where we end up, so long as we end up somewhere. Gotta play em all sometime 
King'sPawn
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I mean, 3 goals in 4 games is pretty good for a young player. He still has a long ways to go to be an NHL regular, but considering people were using him as an example of how the Kings haven't drafted well in the 2nd round lately, maybe he was written off by some too early?
Once again though a terrible trade by Lombardi.
Frolov 6'3
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It was a horrible trade because Zykov had value at the time and Kings even added a pick.
Please no deals with Carolina again (Sekera).
I certainly think he wont be a NHL regular but right now it looks like I might be wrong. Still early.
Hurricanes needed goals and Zykov wasnt called up despite scoring goals like a madman in the AHL.
Please no deals with Carolina again (Sekera).
I certainly think he wont be a NHL regular but right now it looks like I might be wrong. Still early.
Hurricanes needed goals and Zykov wasnt called up despite scoring goals like a madman in the AHL.
KingsFan7824
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If we're going by games played, seems like Zykov wouldn't have really helped the Kings over the last 2 years. Iafallo has done more. Even Rieder has done as much. Kempe has done more. It's been 5 years since he was drafted, and he's barely played in the NHL. That's usually what we rip management for. There's always another prospect out there to get. They have Vilardi now too, who may do more next October, who knows.
King'sPawn
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And Versteeg's contributions to the Kings have been....?
It's not that the Kings traded a blue chipper. It's that Lombardi kept doubling down on trading youth for a difference maker when there was very little to trade away.
KingsFan7824
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Lombardi was still in win now mode, with a team that was tied for 5th overall, and staring a division title in the face.
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I can give DL the benefit of the doubt for the Zykov trade. We had just lost our number two defenseman unexpectedly and we were trying to grab another cup. The defenseman he acquired was actually a real good defenseman And nobody could've foreseen him getting injured.
There are a lot of other trades we can criticize them for but this is not one of them in my opinion
I hope Zykov does well in Carolina but we also have to realize that Carolina does not have the talent our team has and that he probably would not be playing on the Kings at this point.
There are a lot of other trades we can criticize them for but this is not one of them in my opinion
I hope Zykov does well in Carolina but we also have to realize that Carolina does not have the talent our team has and that he probably would not be playing on the Kings at this point.
Fingolfin
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Martyros
Allow me to retort
When I mentioned That Zykov had more value at the time of the trade, I was told that "there was no one better to trade him for" or something along those lines. So I stopped the debate there and didn't go further, but I was displeased about trading him for Versteeg of all players when we could have just traded a 3rd round pick......or even just a 4th rounder (or just not have traded for him at all if that was the price). Not saying Zykov is a world beater but he still had value at the time beyond just a mid 6 forward that a few teams had given up on the past few years.
Frolov 6'3
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Correct, those are 2 different things.
I didnt mind to see him getting traded but him and a pick were traded for a 3rd liner.
WHOneedsSOX
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Didn't Zykov have a lingering shoulder injury too which was why he didn't look that great for Manchester (or was it Ontario already?)?
Reaper45
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It was his elbow. And his development had stagnated. I understand why he was moved I think I would've held onto him longer and moved Mersch.
Ziggy Stardust
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Little Psycho
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Laine got a bruised foot from Muzzin's shot but he might be back in today's game. Rub some dirt on it and get back in the game!
Sol
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Watch the highlights of his games . He's very strong, I wouldn't be surprised if he carved up a good career just because of his strength and hands.
He scored some good goals. I know it's early. But man this kid has really good hands, strong as f***, and a good shot. Very impressed. This one is really gonna sting imo.
KingsFan7824
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A fan of the Canucks, Jets, and Bruins tonight.
Frolov 6'3
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Bruins is probably missing half the roster again. I fully expect a (OT/SO) win for the Stars.
Blues vs. Canucks, well nuff said.
Jets should win from the Ducks, that is a must.
Any other point loss from the Blues or Stars is a +
Blues vs. Canucks, well nuff said.
Jets should win from the Ducks, that is a must.
Any other point loss from the Blues or Stars is a +
- Mar 9, 2002
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Crap. That is right. That trade I don't like. Man time is flying by. Thanks
Herby
How could Blake have known?
kingsfan28
Its A Kingspiracy !
The Sens were just letting him do whatever he wanted. One goal, they just moved out of his way and let him score.
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