Tonight’s result has next to zero impact on the Kings next season, never mind for the foreseeable future. Rob Blake has shot his wad when it comes to trying to match up with the Oilers.
If a player stands out tonight, they immediately become an overpayment target for management. Henrique might have already done enough to return to SoCal on a multi year deal that successfully blocks a player 10 years younger than him. And he slots nicely into the guys who see themselves as a top six center while blocking shots as a PK’er on the third or fourth line.
Warren Fugly could be a $2M x 3 yrs guy easily. His tandem with Trevor Lewis gives Jim Hiller an erection in the making. Or if that’s too rich, then Kyle Okposo would jump at the chance to play one or two more years in either LA or San Bernadino.
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