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

[kinghock]

Walker

Edler and Walker

 

[YP44]

Edler and Walker

no wrong answers then haha

 

[King'sPawn]

I asked, you answered. May not be my top choice but I could see it and respect the choice.

I understand the choice of Edler. But Walker's role is kind of redundant with Durzi and Clarke. He's not effective at shutting down the opposition, and there are two younger defensemen who are more dynamic offensively.

 

[Fishhead]

but then you would have to waive someone, who would you waive? (Edler has my vote)

It would probably be Walker, although I think he could return at least something in a trade. Could the Kings even waive Edler (he has a NMC)?

 

[Axl Rhoadz]

It would probably be Walker, although I think he could return at least something in a trade. Could the Kings even waive Edler (he has a NMC)?

These guys can do anything, just press the ‘X’ button.

 

[TruKingFan]

It would probably be Walker, although I think he could return at least something in a trade. Could the Kings even waive Edler (he has a NMC)?

I would prefer they send JAD down and carry 8D although it’s really too early to even consider recalling TB.

Waiving Walker (and clearing due to $ and recent injury) would destroy any value he has left and Kings are forced to keep him until his contract ends in summer 2024. ends. Perhaps if Walker improves Blake can get a taker at the TDL.

Trading SW, a roster forward and picks to shore up the LD (not named Chycrun) would be ideal.

 

[cyclones22]

Keeping Walker on the roster is like when you buy a mediocre meal at a restaurant, and you force yourself to eat the entire thing because you paid for it. Blake, stop signing average NHL players to multi-year value contracts because they're outperforming their draft position. Those are exactly the type of players your pipeline is supposed to replace for cheap.

 

[YP44]

It would probably be Walker, although I think he could return at least something in a trade. Could the Kings even waive Edler (he has a NMC)?

Missed he has a NMC, no they could not without the players permission than.

 

[Surf Nutz]

I guess the issue is that RHD play their off less frequently. Its much more common for a LHD to play the off side. They need to be comfortable on their back hands and have a good ability to adjust Body position, good hands helps. Based on skill sets I think Durzi and Clarke are probably the best fits but I’m not sure I want either there (Clarke needs to just focusing on the NHL adjustment, not a position change also).

I think Bjornfot will benefit for a stretch in the AHL but should come up at some point. In fairness to Walker he was on the sidelines for a long time and it’s not realistic to expect his best after 2 games. He also needs games if we hope to move him and to that end I think he’s more likely to impress whilst playing RD. Its definitely a juggling act.

Our Division is improved. We lost to 2 teams we beat into the playoffs last year, already. The priority is icing the lineup that gets you 2 points and not give any away within the conference. I agree with your assessment but those are 2nd and 3rd priorities.

 

[Surf Nutz]

I'm hoping they keep Clarke and still bring up Bjornfot to balance things out. Sending down Clarke might look ridiculous in 9 games as he's already one of our better defensemen.

I fully expect the defense to tighten up and a lot can happen in the next 3 weeks or so. The more consecutive games Clarke plays, the more likely it is he stays up all year. If there is a plan to send him back after 9 games they will obviously want to spread that out. If that forces the team to move guys not in the long term plan, all the better. I appreciate Roy and Walker and what they bring, but I would rather the team focus on what they see as the future core to help them build chemistry.

Roy looked a lot better in game 3. No way we can give up his decent size and relative toughness. Walker needs to go to Ontario see if he gets picked off waivers. If not he can get his game together and be back when an injury on d happens.

 

[KingsHockey24]

Soucy is an UFA at the end of the year.

So was Chiarot unless you're saying to go after him in free agency.

 

[Cianide]

Keeping Walker on the roster is like when you buy a mediocre meal at a restaurant, and you force yourself to eat the entire thing because you paid for it. Blake, stop signing average NHL players to multi-year value contracts because they're outperforming their draft position. Those are exactly the type of players your pipeline is supposed to replace for cheap.

I like Walker's speed.

 

[Mats26]

Keeping Walker on the roster is like when you buy a mediocre meal at a restaurant, and you force yourself to eat the entire thing because you paid for it. Blake, stop signing average NHL players to multi-year value contracts because they're outperforming their draft position. Those are exactly the type of players your pipeline is supposed to replace for cheap.

Sounds like my daily lunch eating in the office cafeteria.

 

[Matt13]

If Vilardi keeps this up the Kings will be in cap hell next year with his re-signing, Moore, and Anderson.

 

[KingsFan7824]

Our Division is improved. We lost to 2 teams we beat into the playoffs last year, already. The priority is icing the lineup that gets you 2 points and not give any away within the conference. I agree with your assessment but those are 2nd and 3rd priorities.

So? This isn't the NFL. There are 78 games to go.

People need to chill with the waiving of players. They're not sending Walker's contract to Ontario. They're also unlikely to trade him soon, because any trade anywhere is unlikely to happen at this point of the season.

They knew what their D would likely look like back in July. Even if Clarke surprised them, they were ok sending certain players down, or else they would've made moves, or not in the case of Edler, back then.

 

[kings11]

If Vilardi keeps this up the Kings will be in cap hell next year with his re-signing, Moore, and Anderson.

They’ll probably move Arvy to keep the other two or at worse/best they move both Moore and Arvy “if” Kupari/Fagemo/Turcotte/Jack make a jump.. also factor in Kaliyev might force their hand if he has another solid year

 

[Matt13]

They’ll probably move Arvy to keep the other two or at worse/best they move both Moore and Arvy “if” Kupari/Fagemo/Turcotte/Jack make a jump.. also factor in Kaliyev might force their hand if he has another solid year

Agreed, its Arvy who wont be in the long term, probably seeking more money on his new contract.

You could move Iafallo but that wont be enough to keep Arvy and the kids. It will have to be Walker or Roy too. Moving multiple players hurts Blake's cred as a players GM though so I dont see that happening.

Then you also have Quick, who a couple years ago you would have thought he would re-sign for less, but I think you would have to be happy to get him back at the same amount now.

 

[kings11]

Agreed, its Arvy who wont be in the long term, probably seeking more money on his new contract.
You could move Iafallo but that wont be enough to keep Arvy and the kids. It will have to be Walker or Roy too. Moving multiple players hurts Blake's cred as a players GM though so I dont see that happening.
Then you also have Quick, who a couple years ago you would have thought he would re-sign for less, but I think you would have to be happy to get him back at the same amount now.

 

[Sleeping Dog]

I’m pretty sure it’s been said before, but Walker is coming off of a serious knee injury. He’s just coming back playing games. It’s going to take some time before he’s 100%. I’m sure he’s not happy that he can’t do the things he was able to do before. I’m not saying this is comparable but Zeus took a year before he felt normal after her injury.
We’re at 4 games with Walker. Gotta be patient. Rotate him in and out of the lineup, let him build strength. Get his value back in time for TDL in case Blake wants to make a move.

 

[kings11]

Agreed, its Arvy who wont be in the long term, probably seeking more money on his new contract.

You could move Iafallo but that wont be enough to keep Arvy and the kids. It will have to be Walker or Roy too. Moving multiple players hurts Blake's cred as a players GM though so I dont see that happening.

Then you also have Quick, who a couple years ago you would have thought he would re-sign for less, but I think you would have to be happy to get him back at the same amount now.

This site has so many glitches lately..
Correct, over the next 2 seasons I can see Arvy, Moore, Roy, Walker, Lizotte, Pepe, Tonka and Cal getting shipped out or allowed to walk.. though I think we’ll get something for most of them.

Byfield-Vilardi coming together gives me chills just thinking about it. These two kids have endured injuries, stalled development and others issues but here they are looking like the next great Kings tandem.

Clarke has been very, very criminally underrated for his defensive prowess and adding the other kid Dmen to the mix will help solidify our back end…

We still need a goaltender but if those vets I mentioned above, I’m sure we can trade or collect assets from those trades to get us someone with high upside should they decide to go that route…

The vets we see now are really just placeholders until the kids push them out and I think we’re on the verge of seeing that happen..

 

[AbsentMojo]

Moverare recalled.. doesnt he have to clear waivers to go back to Ontario? If so, wouldve been safer to bring up Bjornfot.

 

[Kudelski37]

Moverare recalled.. doesnt he have to clear waivers to go back to Ontario? If so, wouldve been safer to bring up Bjornfot.

I think he only needs to clear after x number of games or a couple of weeks. Basically, no waivers if it is just short term.

 

[AbsentMojo]

I think he only needs to clear after x number of games or a couple of weeks. Basically, no waivers if it is just short term.

I think you're right.. i asked me friend and he said he thinks its 10 games.

 

[bmr]

Keeping Walker on the roster is like when you buy a mediocre meal at a restaurant, and you force yourself to eat the entire thing because you paid for it. Blake, stop signing average NHL players to multi-year value contracts because they're outperforming their draft position. Those are exactly the type of players your pipeline is supposed to replace for cheap.

I love this. Great analogy.

 

[YP44]

Odd to me that it is a D coming up with Iafallo going down. I guess with Ontario being so close it does not really matter.