Speculation: LA Kings News, Rumors, Roster Thread 2022-23 Season Part 2

[johnjm22]

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[johnjm22]

It's possible the Kings give up a 1st to get rid of Petersen if they get desperate.

It depends on a lot of things though.

 

[bouncesonly]

It's possible the Kings give up a 1st to get rid of Petersen if they get desperate.

It depends on a lot of things though.

Kings would have to win the cup this playoffs to do something that desperate.

 

[Fishhead]

Walker has been quite good lately, doubt he comes out of the lineup. Spence is just up in case of injury, I doubt he minds given the pay difference.

Defense hasn't been the problem at all. It's lacking two key offensive players (negating our matchup advantage) and missing out on some puck luck. Lots of posts and near misses that could have easily went in. Even getting one of Fiala or Vilardi back will make a significant difference. I'd hold everyone that's injured out until the last game or two even if they feel healthy.

 

[bouncesonly]

Walker has been quite good lately, doubt he comes out of the lineup. Spence is just up in case of injury, I doubt he minds given the pay difference.

Defense hasn't been the problem at all. It's lacking two key offensive players (negating our matchup advantage) and missing out on some puck luck. Lots of posts and near misses that could have easily went in. Even getting one of Fiala or Vilardi back will make a significant difference. I'd hold everyone that's injured out until the last game or two even if they feel healthy.

You don't think Durzi has been a problem the last two games?

 

[Surf Nutz]

Walker has been quite good lately, doubt he comes out of the lineup. Spence is just up in case of injury, I doubt he minds given the pay difference.

Defense hasn't been the problem at all. It's lacking two key offensive players (negating our matchup advantage) and missing out on some puck luck. Lots of posts and near misses that could have easily went in. Even getting one of Fiala or Vilardi back will make a significant difference. I'd hold everyone that's injured out until the last game or two even if they feel healthy.

Offense is exactly why I suggested Spence (J. $pendz) comes in.

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Thank you

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

Walker has been quite good lately, doubt he comes out of the lineup. Spence is just up in case of injury, I doubt he minds given the pay difference.

Defense hasn't been the problem at all. It's lacking two key offensive players (negating our matchup advantage) and missing out on some puck luck. Lots of posts and near misses that could have easily went in. Even getting one of Fiala or Vilardi back will make a significant difference. I'd hold everyone that's injured out until the last game or two even if they feel healthy.

I would assert that while the defense has been really stout it's come at the expense of trying on offense like, at all. It's away from the system. It all looks like 2022 Game 7, playing not to lose, instead of our usual system. And now the Oilers have a blueprint on how to beat THAT, too.

You don't think Durzi has been a problem the last two games?

Durzi WAS on for both goals, though I wouldn't say he played poorly. Then again, Jack Johnson theory.

 

[Fishhead]

You don't think Durzi has been a problem the last two games?

Durzi, he's been OK. I wouldn't say things have been his fault, but he hasn't been playing as good as he can either. He'd be the first to come out if a change is made.

Offense is exactly why I suggested Spence (J. Spendz) comes in.

Don't hesitate to reply to my posts, I consider you a solid poster.

Thank you

I would assert that while the defense has been really stout it's come at the expense of trying on offense like, at all. It's away from the system. It all looks like 2022 Game 7, playing not to lose, instead of our usual system. And now the Oilers have a blueprint on how to beat THAT, too.




Durzi WAS on for both goals, though I wouldn't say he played poorly. Then again, Jack Johnson theory.

Yeah for sure. They lost two creators and are having trouble adapting. Fiala especially is an entry wizard, they definitely miss that. Transitions aren't as seamless as they need to be.

I don't know why the team isn't just doing what they normally do outside of just not being as familiar and comfortable. Credit the OIlers for knowing exactly how to bottle up where they need to the last couple of games. That will completely change if guys come back, though. It definitely doesn't look like a change in anything systematic, just not executing.

 

[bland]

Durzi, he's been OK. I wouldn't say things have been his fault, but he hasn't been playing as good as he can either. He'd be the first to come out if a change is made.





Yeah for sure. They lost two creators and are having trouble adapting. Fiala especially is an entry wizard, they definitely miss that. Transitions aren't as seamless as they need to be.

I don't know why the team isn't just doing what they normally do outside of just not being as familiar and comfortable. Credit the OIlers for knowing exactly how to bottle up where they need to the last couple of games. That will completely change if guys come back, though. It definitely doesn't look like a change in anything systematic, just not executing.

The McDavid shorty last week was 100% on Durzi. Since then he has been more dialed in, but no matter how well he plays the puck his initial positioning and reads are just really poor. May not be his "fault" - and I hate using that word because very, very few goals are due to individual errors - but the team is already handicapped by the nature of having a right shot trying to deal with board battles and break outs. It just shouldn't be happening.

 

[SherVaughn30]

Your calculations are wrong. We haven't even hit June 15, 2023 as you did it off June 15, 2024. Cal Petersen Buyout Results - CapFriendly - NHL Salary Caps

With a buyout, Cal's cap hit next season is $5.16 million. The following season he would have $167k cap hit and then the last 2 years $1.167 million per year.

 

[johnjm22]

Your calculations are wrong. We haven't even hit June 15, 2023 as you did it off June 15, 2024. Cal Petersen Buyout Results - CapFriendly - NHL Salary Caps

With a buyout, Cal's cap hit next season is $5.16 million. The following season he would have $167k cap hit and then the last 2 years $1.167 million per year.

I said next off season. Not this off season.

 

[SherVaughn30]

I said next off season. Not this off season.

Need to take care of this one first before we start talking about the year after next.

 

[AbsentMojo]

Seattle is 4 points back with a game in hand and owns the tiebreaker. Kings could be dining on rocky mountain oysters in the 1st round if they are not careful.

 

[Little Psycho]

DD and Spence together at practice. I don’t get why it takes this man so long to figure shit out

Seattle is 4 points back with a game in hand and owns the tiebreaker. Kings could be dining on rocky mountain oysters in the 1st round if they are not careful.

Heh…at least Makar’s out???

 

[Little Psycho]

 

[Kingspiracy]

Dont rush the poor man

 

[SettlementRichie10]

To be honest, Anderson is the one we need back the least.

Without Fiala and Vilardi exploiting third line match ups, our offense has fallen off a cliff.

 

[Nasti]

Only to be back on the injured list the very next game.

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

Whatever game he's coming back, give him two more to rest!

No more Dr. Nick please!

 

[Nasti]

For what it’s worth, Patrick O’Neal said Anderson will be back soon during the first intermission.

 

[Nasti]

Seattle is 4 points back with a game in hand and owns the tiebreaker. Kings could be dining on rocky mountain oysters in the 1st round if they are not careful.

At this point, I’d rather play a not-as-hungry, beat up team like the Avs than either the Knights or Oilers.

 

[AbsentMojo]

For what it’s worth, Patrick O’Neal said Anderson will be back soon during the first intermission.

Good to be getting MikeyAndo back.. but def need Fiala as well obviously to make 3 scoring lines... my guess top 6 falloff is partly due to Fiala gone.

 

[Ollie Weeks]

To be honest, Anderson is the one we need back the least.

Without Fiala and Vilardi exploiting third line match ups, our offense has fallen off a cliff.

Yeah, even without him I think our blueline is way better than last year going into Round 1. Where we really miss him though is his willingness to get stuck in and be an answer for the Oilers post whistle shenanigans.

 

[AbsentMojo]

To be honest, Anderson is the one we need back the least.

Without Fiala and Vilardi exploiting third line match ups, our offense has fallen off a cliff.

I basically wrote the same thing not having read this.. just so you know im not a plagiarist

 

[Ollie Weeks]

Other than only seemingly tuning in for losses, I’ve been out of the loop. Is Fiala sitting out a precautionary thing to try to get him up to like 80%, or did he get freshly hurt?