The third year is most likely the only reason he signed with the Kings since they were not considered a Stanley Cup level team even with him. They overpaid for him and that's what will be the road block unless they pick up a portion of the money owed. If they do, then it makes him easier to deal. If Kovalchuk were a pure rental, teams would be jumping over themselves most likely to grab him.
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The third year is most likely the only reason he signed with the Kings since they were not considered a Stanley Cup level team even with him. They overpaid for him and that's what will be the road block unless they pick up a portion of the money owed. If they do, then it makes him easier to deal. If Kovalchuk were a pure rental, teams would be jumping over themselves most likely to grab him.
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15+ years ago. The ducks had the young players in Getzlaf, Perry, and Ryan that we don't have. The red wings had won their division for 6 consecutive seasons when they signed Rafalski.
Kovalchuk, Gaborik, B. Richards, Parise, Suter, Vanek, Ladd, Lucic, Okposo on and on "major free agents" of the last 10 years that have failed to win with the team they sign the contract with. Most of the time the contracts start looking pretty bad. I'm not generalizing and saying no major UFA signing will pay dividends, because as I said Hossa with the Hawks certainly was a major signing and Tavares sure looks good on a stacked leafs team, but all of these are exceptions to the rule. Hossa, Tavares, and the players you mentioned all signed with teams filled with young star players on ELCs or bridge contracts. We don't have those. A major free agent isn't going to put us over the hump this offseason, or likely next offseason.
Ziggy Stardust
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A lot of those UFA names I’d chalk up as good support players to add on top of an already talented roster, but in most cases, like Ladd, or JVR more recently, they get overpaid because you have 10-20+ teams pursuing goal scorers.
And a team like the Kings, who have historically been inept at drafting/developing goal scorers have to dip into free agency or the trade market to find any forwards who are capable of putting the puck in the net.
And a team like the Kings, who have historically been inept at drafting/developing goal scorers have to dip into free agency or the trade market to find any forwards who are capable of putting the puck in the net.
Good points, I think it reinforces theories also that the only way the Kings are going to get into the conversation is to draft well and the better the position, the better chance to get players that have star potential. That way, they can build from within, manage the salaries and explore acquisitions via trade or UFA down the road.
Raccoon Jesus
Draft em but don't play em
SlimCharles
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I can’t wait to see what Grundstrom can do. Seeing some new youth get injected into the lineup is going to make these games a lot more interesting for me.
SettlementRichie10
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Grundstrom and a 1st is a fantastic return for the Muffin man. Throw in a hit or miss prospect like Durzi and baby you got a stew goin
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I think it's fairly likely after the trade deadline.
It seems like it is most likeley going to happen, every time he has been mentioned they discuss the fact that Kings management wants to get him some games this season.
kingsfan28
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Until I read he just came off IR, I had totally forgotten Lewis was on the team. Wait til he meets WD.
Raccoon Jesus
Draft em but don't play em
Say hello to your top-six winger.
Butch 19
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The Blues getting 4 out of 4 vs. Nashville was just a disaster for all those garbage teams trying to get those WC spots.
KingsFan7824
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I have to admit you guys milked muzzin pretty good . Wait till that first round pick kicks in those are pure gold.
Yeah, the 8th spot currently occupied (barely) by Minnesota is really the only spot up for grabs. I think Chicago will probably take it but the Kings might make it interesting if they keep playing the way they are.
kovacro
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Nice to have as currency but the Kings have to make it count for it to mean anything. Fingers crossed.
Ziggy Stardust
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Haha, I mentioned that in the 4th line center to Montreal thread yesterday. Friedman poaching HFBoards again.
Kudos to you. I just saw that thread today and posted the same
Edit: AS far as Frediman. When he puts a name to a city it is usually a done deal
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