Speculation: Jakob Chychrun being held out of the Coyotes lineup until a trade is completed

[Bumblebee Man]

I'll take that bet, Clarke can't skate and he moves in slow-mo.

Oh boy. Guess somebody didn't watch Draisaitl in his rookie year. Fans going to get popcornn moved faster.

Clarke has summers to improve his stride

 

[Statto]

Are you saying that was not a good trade for the Kings?! One of the best deadline trades I can think of. The subsequent contract extension didn’t work out past season 1, but the Kings don’t win the 2014 Cup without Gaborik and he only cost them two 2nd round picks.

It was better than that: Matt Frattin, a conditional 2nd-round pick and a 3rd-round pick.

 

[quackquackquack]

Spence, Walker, ‘24 1st, ‘23 2nd is fair in my opinion.

Thats about 5 miles away from fair

 

[Statto]

I'll take that bet, Clarke can't skate and he moves in slow-mo.

His skating is fine, it’s just unconventional

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

Byfield and Turcotte have had pretty serious injuries as well. Byfield came back from an ankle fracture last preseason, and then apparently lost something like 20 pounds after COVID this preseason. Turcotte's concussions (and other various injuries as well) have been well-documented the past two seasons. Is it really that surprising that these guys either haven't broken out yet or are just starting to?

Not if you're paying attention and being honest with a grasp of nuance. But...

Oh boy. Guess somebody didn't watch Draisaitl in his rookie year. Fans going to get popcornn moved faster.

Clarke has summers to improve his stride

The thing is, Clarke had no problem getting around just fine in the NHL. "Ugly skating" =/= BAD skating, but it just helps us figure out who has no clue what they're talking about and is just parroting outdated draft scouting videos.

 

[kinghock]

Not even close.

Trade Chycrun to some other team.

Kings only need to trade for Vejmelka.

 

[TheLegend]

 

[John Mandalorian]

Of course it is… Makar plus a 1st more like

There's no statue that's big enough for Makar.

 

[FSL KINGS]

What are the other players AZ are targeting from other teams? Lysell, Knies, & Broberg? Are any of those available? What is Buffalo willing to part with?

Wondering what the best player AZ is hoping to get back.

 

[Nowotny]

Really?
Have you done it?

It is not difficult providing they are willing to give up draft picks.For example getting rid of Petersen's contract would cost LA 1st rounder or second +prospect.

 

[ManofSteel55]

What are the other players AZ are targeting from other teams? Lysell, Knies, & Broberg? Are any of those available? What is Buffalo willing to part with?

Wondering what the best player AZ is hoping to get back.

Rumour has it that Broberg is 100% not available. He's been great this year.

 

[Curufinwe]

Clarke sucks! But GMs are willing to give up one of their best players for him. First the Wild who asked for him in the Fiala trade now the Yotes....lol


Let me guess.... for Clarke?

Nah, we're sick of Clarkes around these parts.

1st and a 3rd for Provy at $5m.

 

[quackquackquack]

I've only seen Clarke a handful of times but skating was never a concern. His decision making in his own zone is pretty good for his age as well. I just think his offense (including instincts) is overrated.

 

[Fogelhund]

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Nobody would pay our full price, so maybe if we retain someone will..... the moving target...

 

[TheGroceryStick]

"Trade me right F*@#ing now!" Then hang up.

 

[Nowotny]

I didn’t realize he is American while his dad was born in Canada. I always thought Jakob was Canadian.

He has dual citizenship

 

[FSL KINGS]

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Nobody would pay our full price, so maybe if we retain someone will..... the moving target...

Trying to get the cash strapped contenders involved like Tampa.

 

[HockeyVirus]

It was better than that: Matt Frattin, a conditional 2nd-round pick and a 3rd-round pick.

Obligatory PTSD for Leaf fans

 

[AlaBlueShirt]

Man that was a great answer.

 

[Hookslide]

holy f*** just trade him. I need him in fantasy lineup. Bill Amrstrong doesn't look like a GM, he looks like he should be running for governor of Arkansas or something.

My two cents for what it is worth , wouldn't be funny if Armstong might not have the leverage that he thinks and his strong arm tactics leaves him with egg on his face and holding d#$k........

 

[Cotton]

I didn’t realize he is American while his dad was born in Canada. I always thought Jakob was Canadian.

Both of his parents are Canadian and he grew up spending a lot of his off time here. He says he feels Canadian, and that's why he reps Canada internationally.

He's sorta the American version of Brett Hull, but without the spite.

 

[Jumptheshark]

"Trade me right F*@#ing now!" Then hang up.

the video needs to be added for those too young or pure to have watched it

 

[Ziggy Stardust]

LeBron James for Jakob Chychrun (E5).

 

[AlaBlueShirt]

LeBron James for Jakob Chychrun (E5).

LeHangover

 

[kevsh]

We have a plethora of NHL forwards that are currently blocking the progress of some prospects.

That's the concerning part.

While some of the prospects are developing none of the higher-drafter players have exceeded expectations so far. They are all "progressing", sure, and I get Covid affected development for every team but the clock is ticking. Kupari and Fagemo are 22, Kaliyev, Turcotte, Bjornfot are 21.

They still have time but I'd have hoped that a few of those names (1st and 2nd rounders) would be top 6/top 4 by now. Exceeding expectations does happen for some. So the question I have is did Blake bring all these guys in (Fiala, Arvidsson, Danault, etc.) because the Kings prospects weren't progressing as hoped or because Blake was getting impatient waiting for this team to get into the playoffs?