Kings News: Fiala to for 2022 first-round pick and Brock Faber
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Raccoon Jesus
We were right there
Re: Fiala, getting dicked around by the coach...he was born to be a King 
Can't wait to see our 4th line of Fiala-Lizotte-Kaliyev and Fiala on the PK
Can't wait to see our 4th line of Fiala-Lizotte-Kaliyev and Fiala on the PK
AbsentMojo
F-ing get up and hunt! Cmon Todd!
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I wasnt really considering his skating ability- he's not fast.. on the PP its not about speed as its about quickness with decisions and deception. He seems to have that in spades.
Ziggy Stardust
Master Debater
Given how Kopitar is a creature of habit, and Iafallo should bounce back (if he is still here), I wouldn't mind seeing this lineup to start the preseason.
Iafallo-Kopitar-Kempe
Moore-Danault-Arvidsson
Fiala-Byfield-Kaliyev
Lemieux-Lizotte-Grundstrom
Three lines capable of producing offense, four lines that can apply a lot of offensive zone pressure, and it also opens up a third scoring line that might get more favorable matchups. It's akin to what Tampa Bay does in rolling three lines that can score on any opponent, and a fourth line that's a pain in the ass to play against.
As far as Vilardi and Anderson-Dolan go, they have to show that they belong in the lineup, so until they blow us away, I'm not counting them in.
Iafallo-Kopitar-Kempe
Moore-Danault-Arvidsson
Fiala-Byfield-Kaliyev
Lemieux-Lizotte-Grundstrom
Three lines capable of producing offense, four lines that can apply a lot of offensive zone pressure, and it also opens up a third scoring line that might get more favorable matchups. It's akin to what Tampa Bay does in rolling three lines that can score on any opponent, and a fourth line that's a pain in the ass to play against.
As far as Vilardi and Anderson-Dolan go, they have to show that they belong in the lineup, so until they blow us away, I'm not counting them in.
FSL KINGS
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For the PP I just have simple wishes. Kempe, Fiala on the right. Right shot on left. Doughty just passes to one. Drop Danault & Kopi in the slot & net front. Both are great in tight areas for different reasons. Just shoot. Stop trying for cute pass. I can live with shots going on net & Danault, Kopi fighting for 50:50 pucks.
PP 2, Clarke & the other of Kempe, Fiala.
PP 2, Clarke & the other of Kempe, Fiala.
If Danault can be off the PP, all the better. He's not exactly productive there. Let him anchor PK1, reduce Kopitar's ice time. Win-Win.
Cianide
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What's up with Kupari? I think this guy is due for his breakout season. He was showing some promise last season. He should at least be getting 3rd line duty. Enough with Iafallo. The guy's horrible. Trade him.
A full rebuild would've taken years. If Blake can pull 5 years of playoff appearances with this, I applaud him.
Mats26
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Kupari has all the tools. Size, skating, good shot. Like a Kempe clone that just needs time.
King'sPawn
Enjoy the chaos
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My only suggestion is swapping the wingers on 2 and 3.
Just because I don't see them playing Fiala on the third line (and I don't see Byfield getting over 13 mins regularly).
Cianide
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Durzi isn't slow by any stretch of the imagination. What are you talking about? Are you watching the Bally's West feed?
johnjm22
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I agree, but this strategy is too progressive for the Kings IMO. I'm positive they'll be running a "top heavy" strategy.
I think Lemieux is a big question mark. If he can bring what he brought last year, then great. He's a huge asset. But I have concerns. Sometimes he's completely disengaged and uninterested. I believe his MQO offer is 1.65M, which is also a bit of a concern if the Kings are scraping for cap space.
It's difficult to fit Grundstrom and Kupari in the lineup simultaneously while still leaving a spot open for a gritty/pest type player that we need.
My dream:
Fiala-Kopitar-Kempe
Moore-Danault-Arvidsson
Marchment-Byfield-Kaliyev
Kupari-Lizotte-Grundstrom
Lemi and Iafallo out. Marchment in. You add size and toughness while still having space open for the kids.
Trash Panda
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He is the worst skating D on the team by some measure.
You watching the same Kings team?
Mats26
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I might be completely off on this but can this trade be a result that Kempe's asking price is way too high?
Acquire Fiala as insurance in case Kempe's camp doesn't budge. I'am sure we'll get the deal done just hope it's south of 6 per.
The GM seems to be dodging any presser on this trade, like to know how he will work the numbers.
Acquire Fiala as insurance in case Kempe's camp doesn't budge. I'am sure we'll get the deal done just hope it's south of 6 per.
The GM seems to be dodging any presser on this trade, like to know how he will work the numbers.
King'sPawn
Enjoy the chaos
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Blake is probably very busy between re-sigining RFAs, negotiating with GMs, searching for an assistant coach and getting ready for the draft. I honestly think he's prioritizing that stuff, even though I understand it's unusual not to have a press conference.
It seems the Kings were looking for a scoring winger after the playoffs. It's possible Kempe's asking price is too high, but I don't think this trade predicates that.
Mats26
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Every GM is busy this time of year. Guerin went public with his reactions to the trade. We just traded for and signed a very expensive player with no comment from the GM or his staff...weird.
KingsFan7824
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Raccoon Jesus
We were right there
Did you read the rest of the post, or did you just freak out at the word 'slow?'
He's definitely of below-average speed but my point was he doesn't let that bother his play unless he's up against McDavid, he's smart enough to be a step ahead as much as possible.
Sleeping Dog
Fan Since ‘68
And then we trade him and blossoms into a very good player and we commiserate that we “traded him too soon” or “didn’t have patience with a young play”.
Axl Rhoadz
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No need to worry about the PP, Sturm is gone....that will fix all problems. Right??
Sol
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There’s been enough talk about the fact that Todd runs it. So if that’s true then nothing is going to change which is likely. Could have just been a figurehead.
Raccoon Jesus
We were right there
It's just a really bizarre scenario that the PP sucked altogether.
Todd historically has had good PPs. Sturm was widely lauded as an up-and-coming, smart coach who liked up-tempo play and strong offense. Strange that putting the two together was an unmitigated shit show.
Obviously we have some issues with personnel too, but the coaches sure exacerbated things very clearly and made some very visible mistakes all year.
It has nowhere to go but up, right?
Sol
Smile
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One can only hope. Either Sturm was the problem or Todd was. The next year will answer that question.
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I read somewhere that Blake was doing the press on the trade this coming week. I think it was on LA Kings Insider, but not 100% on that. It was definitely somewhere though.
He probably looked at the names on the press credential list and said “oh f*** it”.I read somewhere that Blake was doing the press on the trade this coming week. I think it was on LA Kings Insider, but not 100% on that. It was definitely somewhere though.
