I don't think we need a goalie that already has hip problems.
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I could see this happening in the offseason. They do have Askarov, who by most acocunts has been quite good in Millwaukee in his rookie season in the A. Don't think they want to rush him as he turns 21 this offseason but he should be their future between the pipes. Question for the Preds is where do they see themselves the next 2-3 years and does it benefit them to hold Saros.
Believe it may have been within this thread but someone brought up the name of Erik Portillo who is likely not going to sign with the Sabres. He may be an option to help beef up the Kings pipeline. He's certainly got the length at 6'6".
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Meh, they need someone proven.....as well......get both at this point.....Saros with Copely backing him up, Portillo in the AHL, comes up the year after with Copley leaving, and takes over when Saros leaves.....
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Yep, That's what I would suggest. You grab a starting calibre guy for the here and now but also go out an snag a kid with some pedigree you can put in the pipeline and give him 2-3 years in the AHL.
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Portillo is not some savior. Crazy to think an NCAA goalie is going to just come in and take over and roll with the job. Few NCAA goalies even make it, the Ryan Millers are few and far between. Portillo isnt even good this year, his numbers are weak on a stacked team. While it would be nice to sign him and bring him in for development, it is foolhardy to think this one guy is the answer for a goalie pipeline that is bone dry. We need three Portillos competing and maybe one of them will turn into what we need.
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I think that's the fan idea being tossed with Portillo for this offseason:
1. Sign/trade for a starting goalie (now)
2. sign Portillo, or some other URFA like that, to be the new Copley AHL Ontario Reign development guy (#3 for help potentially in 1-2 years);
3. Draft a guy (3-5 years from now top guy)
That’s literally what I proposed weeks ago..
Starter
Saros
AHL
Portillo
Picks
Bjarnason
Hrabal
I want LA to get Portillo to be the AHL #1....maybe push for a back up job. But really that is to early in his development
They are saying Tanner Jeannot is out there...wow.
If the Kings don't get Chychrum, then Jake McCabe or Edmundson has to be the next tier of LHD.
If the Kings don't get Chychrum, then Jake McCabe or Edmundson has to be the next tier of LHD.
Any LHD available with term is a bad idea for the Kings at this point. Not because we don’t need one, but the available options just ain’t it.
I could absolutely see a goaltending move being necessary either now or at the draft, though.
Pretty sure Roy is better than Edmundson.
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Roy alone is better than Edmundson so not a chance.
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This is how lottery winners go broke.
If Demko was a free agent and we didn’t have Peterson I’d say sure take a chance. But having to trade assets for him? No thanks.
This hip issue is scary, plus dudes has issues in the past with concussions. Just too many question marks for what they’d have to pay.
At least with Chychrun you have 5 other defenders out there.
For goalie I much rather pay the extra for Saros, go after Portillo for the pipeline. Even roll the dice on the possibility of Gustavsson if Minnesota goes Wallstedt.
Or Swayman or Vejmelka or Hart if they decided to rebuild and go Ersson.
This hip issue is scary, plus dudes has issues in the past with concussions. Just too many question marks for what they’d have to pay.
At least with Chychrun you have 5 other defenders out there.
For goalie I much rather pay the extra for Saros, go after Portillo for the pipeline. Even roll the dice on the possibility of Gustavsson if Minnesota goes Wallstedt.
Or Swayman or Vejmelka or Hart if they decided to rebuild and go Ersson.
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My TDL predictions (wishes):
Edmundson is broken down. You want to stay clear of him.
I was thinking Walman was a good target, but Red Wings have played themselves back into the playoffs. As much as I want Chychrun, I think his price is gonna be too high for what you might end up getting. The long term, young LD out there are pretty slim.
Gavrikov seems set on testing UFA. Seattle is in the playoffs right now so don't see them trading Soucy. McCabe could be had, but will have to part most likely with a 1st. Really isn't many options.
I'm not sure really were to go this TDL as I would rather use assets to get our goalie for immediate future (Saros), but I don't think they bring along 3 goalies and scratch Quick, in his most likely, last season. Seems more like an off season move, unfortunately.
Gavrikov seems set on testing UFA. Seattle is in the playoffs right now so don't see them trading Soucy. McCabe could be had, but will have to part most likely with a 1st. Really isn't many options.
I'm not sure really were to go this TDL as I would rather use assets to get our goalie for immediate future (Saros), but I don't think they bring along 3 goalies and scratch Quick, in his most likely, last season. Seems more like an off season move, unfortunately.
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Would it be a money issue? This year has been a struggle but last year he was a catalyst.
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Cal for Knight?
No, seriously Knight has a 3 years & 4.5M contract starting next year and was just sent to the AHL. Checked cap friendly to get the contract details & he's in the players assistance program. At 21, buyout should be quite reasonable if it comes to that.
No, seriously Knight has a 3 years & 4.5M contract starting next year and was just sent to the AHL. Checked cap friendly to get the contract details & he's in the players assistance program. At 21, buyout should be quite reasonable if it comes to that.
Cal for Knight?
No, seriously Knight has a 3 years & 4.5M contract starting next year and was just sent to the AHL. Checked cap friendly to get the contract details & he's in the players assistance program. At 21, buyout should be quite reasonable if it comes to that.
He just entered the league assistance program, he’s not going anywhere.
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