Kings News: Holland officially GM

[Matt13]

Just have to strike gold by getting Tkachuk for Huberdeau, and everything can be the same here.

Calgary really made it easy on Florida.

Sam Bennett was traded to the Florida Panthers by the Calgary Flames on April 12, 2021. The Panthers acquired Bennett, along with a sixth-round pick in 2022, in exchange for draft rights to Emil Heineman and a second-round pick in 2022.

 

[Sol]

Id offer Kopitar for Bennett straight up if it’s on the table. Give up princess Kopitar for a warrior. All day BABY

 

[21Dog]

and the Kings didn't bang 20,000 women like Mr. Chamberlain did

He wasn't called The Big Dipper for nothing.

 

[FrozenKing18]

Id offer Kopitar for Bennett straight up if it’s on the table. Give up princess Kopitar for a warrior. All day BABY

I can't believe we're at this point lol. I watched Kopi since he clowned Pronger on his first goal haha. I'm not a Kopi hater but damn, I wish he was in the Jamie Benn deployment territory. I'm glad Dustin Brown isn't part of this shitshow anymore or else i'd sour on my favorite King.

 

[FSL KINGS]

No trades yet?

Is it time to discuss firing Holland?

 

[Ziggy Stardust]

No trades yet?

Is it time to discuss firing Holland?

He must be catching waves and playing volleyball with his new best friends.

 

[GoldenBearHockey]

Id offer Kopitar for Bennett straight up if it’s on the table. Give up princess Kopitar for a warrior. All day BABY

And that's why you don't work in sports lol

 

[Axl Rhoadz]

No trades yet?

Is it time to discuss firing Holland?

It’s quite astonishing that it’s not being discussed already. Maybe this board is maturing.

 

[funky]

If anyone has watch the move "The Replacements" back in the day, this is the type of guy the Kings need.

Tell him to go get the ball.....he goes and gets the ball even if he has to destroy a few people to do it.

 

[King'sPawn]

If anyone has watch the move "The Replacements" back in the day, this is the type of guy the Kings need.

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Tell him to go get the ball.....he goes and gets the ball even if he has to destroy a few people to do it.

That's such a fun movie.

 

[Herby]

It’s quite astonishing that it’s not being discussed already. Maybe this board is maturing.

You're right, it was totally unreasonable for people to be calling for a GM who didn't win a playoff series in 8 years to be fired.

Any sane and reasonable fan is giving a GM at least a decade before he accomplishes something as monumental and historic as winning a playoff series.

 

[FrozenKing18]

 

[KingsHockey24]

We need more players with high aura and stye. E.G.

Yellow laces, the custom LAK branded Warrior stick. Oh mannnnnnn

 

[Herby]

Nice to see a GM that might actually be looking to address the biggest need on the roster.

The Kings only realistic path to contending is to bring in a guy like Marner as an UFA and hope that being freed from the toxic environment of Toronto lets him reach another level. Maybe in LA where he's not recognized on the streets and he's being called "Mitchy" or "Marns" in the only interviews he will give will open a new level for him.

I am not saying it's going to happen, but upgrading the top of the roster should be Holland's first priority, and nobody better than Marner is going to be available on the market.

 

[BigKing]

Nice to see a GM that might actually be looking to address the biggest need on the roster.

The Kings only realistic path to contending is to bring in a guy like Marner as an UFA and hope that being freed from the toxic environment of Toronto lets him reach another level. Maybe in LA where he's not recognized on the streets and he's being called "Mitchy" or "Marns" in the only interviews he will give will open a new level for him.

I am not saying it's going to happen, but upgrading the top of the roster should be Holland's first priority, and nobody better than Marner is going to be available on the market.

Not that all the pending UFAs for 2026 will actually hit the market, but it is very Kings that next year could be insane while this year's prize is a guy that is the current poster child for playoff choking, player version of course.

Hiller is the coaching version.

 

[chris kontos]

Unfortunately enough, little mitchy marner would be a PERFECT kings player. Turtles and hides from physicality, appearently incapable of toughness, good regular season player that completely disappears in the playoffs. He'll cost alot and fit right in.

 

[King'sPawn]

Nice to see a GM that might actually be looking to address the biggest need on the roster.

The Kings only realistic path to contending is to bring in a guy like Marner as an UFA and hope that being freed from the toxic environment of Toronto lets him reach another level. Maybe in LA where he's not recognized on the streets and he's being called "Mitchy" or "Marns" in the only interviews he will give will open a new level for him.

I am not saying it's going to happen, but upgrading the top of the roster should be Holland's first priority, and nobody better than Marner is going to be available on the market.

I agree.

I do think Marner is at the top of the list for a lot, but as a two-way player with skill and tempo, he'd be a good fit that doesn't cost futures. It might also be a nice change for him.

 

[Axl Rhoadz]

Unfortunately enough, little mitchy marner would be a PERFECT kings player. Turtles and hides from physicality, appearently incapable of toughness, good regular season player that completely disappears in the playoffs. He'll cost alot and fit right in.

He has 63 points in 70 playoff games. Do you fact check ANYTHING you post?

 

[BigBrown]

I can't even remember the last time a high profile free agent signed with the Kings.

 

[Axl Rhoadz]

I can't even remember the last time a high profile free agent signed with the Kings.

Kovalchuk, if you want to label him as ‘high profile’.

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

i said in the other thread I don't mind the idea of mitch

buuut if that's the only move we're f***ed because the problem isn't solely 'more offense'

 

[FSL KINGS]

Upgrayedd!!!!!
Let's go!

I can't even remember the last time a high profile free agent signed with the Kings.

Gavrikov for 2 years?

 

[MonkeysUncle]

i said in the other thread I don't mind the idea of mitch

buuut if that's the only move we're f***ed because the problem isn't solely 'more offense'

I hope Holland starts before draft and exploretrade route first, Wait on Gavrikov if he asking (sure he is) at least a $7x7 Then first thing I'd like see is getting more Mobility and gets some offensive punch on the left side of the defense. I'd call on Byram , but imagine price might be bit too much, K'Andre would be on List had 43 points couple year back and will be hitting his Prime soon.

I just have a feeling Holland is going to make a splash at the draft, whether it's for a player(s) or for someone's rights

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[BigBrown]

I think Blake identified toughness as an issue and started to address it with Jeannot and Edmundson, it was just too little too late.

This team needs a Jarrett Stoll and Matt Greene (in mentality) more than it needs a Mitch Marner. But I'd take Marner in a heartbeat, one doesn't have to exclude the other.

 

[Axl Rhoadz]

I think Blake identified toughness as an issue and started to address it with Jeannot and Edmundson, it was just too little too late.

I mean with Jeannot, we never really saw what kind of impact he could of had in the playoffs which is exactly what he was acquired for.