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[KINGS17]

They're not getting rid of Brown or Quick. They can't. As in, nobody needs or wants them. Not for October. Maybe at the deadline if the Kings suck again.

What you got now is what you're going to get. The returning vets need to produce. The new vets need to produce. The young guys need to take another step. That's the 21-22 season.

They've spent to the cap. Doughty can now shut up and play. It's up to the guys on the team to care again.

And yes, this roster caring and just getting to the playoffs in order to get swept is a vast improvement. Especially with how inexperienced the roster still is, even after the moves.

Hear! Hear!

 

[johnjm22]

They're not getting rid of Brown or Quick. They can't. As in, nobody needs or wants them. Not for October. Maybe at the deadline if the Kings suck again.

I think a lot of teams would be interested in Brown if he was available. Kings would probably have to retain to make it work, but I think he'd have solid value.

 

[Kudelski37]

The route from Awful to Successful always passes thru Mediocre.

And it doesn't have to take too long to go from one extreme to another, see the 2019 Blues.

 

[Sol]

I don't see what Byfield sitting in the AHL for a year will do for his development. He didn't look out of place in the NHL in his short stint. I get that he's young, but he was also second overall. He's got talent he should be playing on the big team for most of the season now that Danault and Kopitar are going to be able to easily shelter his ice time.

Wack.

 

[Mats26]

Some here take every syllable these guys say as gospel. You've got a 34 year old, a soon to be 19 year old, and a guy that was just drafted late in the 2nd rd. That's a decent gap in age. Can we wait at all? I believe DL had Purcell in one of his boxes as a top scoring threat for the Kings when they were going to contend. Things change. Yannetti doesn't even know for sure that the guys he's picking will be NHLers, let alone be a handful when they get there.

Also, the NHL team is not Yannetti's job. Who cares what he thinks about the roster. Just keep drafting quality.

Only a few of us wanted Vilardi back in the AHL or at least sheltered. We had a 10 game NHL experienced kid in a 2C hole. Carter did nothing to help him out. He could of played 2C and move Vilardi down. But whatever. 2C was a problem and I am ok with fixing it. Personally I would of went with a shorter term deal, but we'll see how this turns out.

I don't think you got what I wanted from Yannetti from my comment.

What I would like is his thoughts now since we'll only have an open spot at center as a fourth line center. Assuming Kopitar-QB-Danualt are established for a few years. (I think Kopi will play a year or 2 beyond his contract)He might still get his "guy" Helenius to play 4C in a few years if it all works out...who knows

We also just drafted for "filling the roster" according to him, we picked 2 more centers, so what is the plan now for future drafts? More centers?

Are we going to stop with this obsession for centers and draft scoring wingers on the team?

 

[Kudelski37]

I don't see Kopitar being extended for his age 37 season. Who knows, maybe he told Blake that he is done when his contract is up and that factored into the signing of Danault.

 

[Lt Dan]

Only a few of us wanted Vilardi back in the AHL or at least sheltered. We had a 10 game NHL experienced kid in a 2C hole. Carter did nothing to help him out. He could of played 2C and move Vilardi down. But whatever. 2C was a problem and I am ok with fixing it. Personally I would of went with a shorter term deal, but we'll see how this turns out.

I don't think you got what I wanted from Yannetti from my comment.

What I would like is his thoughts now since we'll only have an open spot at center as a fourth line center. Assuming Kopitar-QB-Danualt are established for a few years. (I think Kopi will play a year or 2 beyond his contract)He might still get his "guy" Helenius to play 4C in a few years if it all works out...who knows

We also just drafted for "filling the roster" according to him, we picked 2 more centers, so what is the plan now for future drafts? More centers?

Are we going to stop with this obsession for centers and draft scoring wingers on the team?

LOL right?
I have a feeling that they would have taken Eklund if he were there.
No inside knowledge or anything, just a feeling

 

[Lt Dan]

I don't see Kopitar being extended for his age 37 season. Who knows, maybe he told Blake that he is done when his contract is up and that factored into the signing of Danault.

Kopitar is aging like fine wine. I think he is going to do what others like Thornton did and sign 1 year deals each offseason.
Brown as well

 

[YP44]

I think a lot of teams would be interested in Brown if he was available. Kings would probably have to retain to make it work, but I think he'd have solid value.

If LA is moving Brown than it likely means the team does not have a shot at the playoffs, and Brown has asked for one more chance at a cup.

 

[YP44]

I don't see what Byfield sitting in the AHL for a year will do for his development. He didn't look out of place in the NHL in his short stint. I get that he's young, but he was also second overall. He's got talent he should be playing on the big team for most of the season now that Danault and Kopitar are going to be able to easily shelter his ice time.

Wack.

Consistency is important. I think him and JAD will start in the AHL

 

[Sol]

Consistency is important. I think him and JAD will start in the AHL

I feel like there's very little room for failure for him personally since he has a good amount of sheltering in the big club. Low pressure, and NHL experience are kind of amazing for a second overall pick.

 

[KingLB]

People over analyzing our picks. Outside Clarke, most are 4+ yrs out from the NHL. Right around the time they are theoretically competing.

Meaning just as likely they debut for a team other than the Kings.

 

[lexlavender]

I don't see what Byfield sitting in the AHL for a year will do for his development. He didn't look out of place in the NHL in his short stint. I get that he's young, but he was also second overall. He's got talent he should be playing on the big team for most of the season now that Danault and Kopitar are going to be able to easily shelter his ice time.

Wack.

Byfield dominated the AHL after getting comfortable. If in the beginning of the season he continues to do so, he should be moved up to the NHL.

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

Hear! Hear!

In every writeup about the Danault trade, it's noted Blake immediately talked to Kopitar and Doughty.

I took that as a 'there, f*** you guys, shut up and play.'

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

I don't see what Byfield sitting in the AHL for a year will do for his development. He didn't look out of place in the NHL in his short stint. I get that he's young, but he was also second overall. He's got talent he should be playing on the big team for most of the season now that Danault and Kopitar are going to be able to easily shelter his ice time.

Wack.

Who says he's going to be sitting there all year? If he tears it up at camp, they aren't going to hold him down just because.

I feel like there's very little room for failure for him personally since he has a good amount of sheltering in the big club. Low pressure, and NHL experience are kind of amazing for a second overall pick.

Sure, but again, we're making assumptions on where he'll be. And who is to say what's better--absolutely demolishing the AHL while being 'the guy' and getting big minutes, or playing cushy NHL minutes? I don't think there's a definitive answer. But I DO think people are jumping to conclusions on what Danault means about the NHL roster. It's worth discussion but not prejudgement.

 

[Mats26]

Byfield dominated the AHL after getting comfortable. If in the beginning of the season he continues to do so, he should be moved up to the NHL.

Ok, and what if Vilardi turns the corner and is playing well as a 3rd line center. Now what? No room on the wings and why risk moving a developing prospect to another position if he is performing well. I mean it is a nice problem to have but this could be the Kempe issue all over again.

Zegras was sent down to learn how to play center. What is the plan for Vilardi with QB is ready? Trade him? Flip him to wing and he will learn on the fly?

 

[Reclamation Project]

In every writeup about the Danault trade, it's noted Blake immediately talked to Kopitar and Doughty.

I took that as a 'there, f*** you guys, shut up and play.'

“I upgraded the team with 2 top 6 players and a veteran defenseman. Now I have a demand - have career years and make the playoffs or I’ll trade you both.

Regards, Rob”

 

[Bandit]

Some of you worry too much.

 

[Little Psycho]

“I upgraded the team with 2 top 6 players and a veteran defenseman. Now I have a demand - have career years and make the playoffs or I’ll trade you both.

Regards, Rob”

He definitely left them voicemails

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

He definitely left them voicemails

"as per my last email"

 

[Mats26]

Move Wagner and sign Tatar...f# it.
We committed to Danault might as well give him his winger that brought him the most success.

A Tuna-Danault-Arvidsson line would fix our 2nd line issues in a hurry. If it clicks they can be a 1B line.

 

[KingsFan7824]

I think a lot of teams would be interested in Brown if he was available. Kings would probably have to retain to make it work, but I think he'd have solid value.

Maybe, but not for October. Who needs a 37 year old that you're giving up an asset for in game 1 of the season? If he goes, it's at the deadline when the Kings are sunk. Assuming he'd want to go.

 

[Nasti]

I don't see what Byfield sitting in the AHL for a year will do for his development. He didn't look out of place in the NHL in his short stint. I get that he's young, but he was also second overall. He's got talent he should be playing on the big team for most of the season now that Danault and Kopitar are going to be able to easily shelter his ice time.

Wack.

There’s something to be said for earning your spot as opposed to it being handed to you on a silver platter. Lombardi talked about this more than once. If Byfield is truly deserving, he’ll get called up mid season. Nothing to lose.

 

[King'sPawn]

Some of you worry too much.

I worry you think I worry too much.

 

[Gjwrams]

The problem I see is that some on this board expect the team to go from Lotto pick to Conference finalist in one year... They have the right to have that expectation, even if it's unrealistic.