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

[FSL KINGS]

We’re gonna make stetcher lite trades again aren’t we

My money is on JmfJ from Hawks!!!

Cap & trading for a D. Next year we're looking at about 4M cap to bring in a LD. If they're targeting a physical shutdown guy, there are plenty of those & they don't cost too much. This requires moving Walker.

Goal, I expect a goalie making 1-2M fighting with Cal for backup. Then just waiting for a team like Nashville or Winnipeg to decide to move their goalie. Cal gets easier to deal with the longer they wait & there's no point in dumping him if you don't have a starting goalie lined up. Cal's cap hit is just going to be spent on the new goalie.

Adding anything more expensive requires one of Iafallo, Moore, Ardvidsson. Don't see Blake doing this. So a 3M defender & 1.5M goalie is my guess for next year.

 

[Chazz Reinhold]

My money is on JmfJ from Hawks!!!

Cap & trading for a D. Next year we're looking at about 4M cap to bring in a LD. If they're targeting a physical shutdown guy, there are plenty of those & they don't cost too much. This requires moving Walker.

Goal, I expect a goalie making 1-2M fighting with Cal for backup. Then just waiting for a team like Nashville or Winnipeg to decide to move their goalie. Cal gets easier to deal with the longer they wait & there's no point in dumping him if you don't have a starting goalie lined up. Cal's cap hit is just going to be spent on the new goalie.

Adding anything more expensive requires one of Iafallo, Moore, Ardvidsson. Don't see Blake doing this. So a 3M defender & 1.5M goalie is my guess for next year.

Johnson sucks. He is quite possibly the worst defenseman in the NHL.

 

[FSL KINGS]

You're right it would be the best option if they get a goalie at the deadline.

But sending someone down then recalling them would use up one of their five transactions post deadline.

I suppose that's the best alternative though.

It is a solution that doesn't step on any toes. Wouldn't say it's the best solution.

Johnson sucks. He is quite possibly the worst defenseman in the NHL.

He has a Cup now!
Also, don't think I said it was a good idea. Just what I'm betting on.

 

[kovacro]

I’d rather not acquire Talbot, he’s been dinged up this year. If that’s the move the Kings make to get in additional depth between the pipes, the cost should be minimal. I wouldn’t give up more than a mid round pick and a fringe prospect, at best for Talbot.

 

[Mattias]

We’re gonna make stetcher lite trades again aren’t we

We might get lucky in the last hour of the deadline. Columbus took a slap to the face with Orlov. Unless Edmonton ponies up, we might be able to get Gavrikov for a 2nd + Madden.

 

[kilowatt]

I’ll take JMFJ back if Petersen is going the other way

 

[Docgonzo]

If the Kings actually acquire Chychrun it’s going to take him like a week to get back up to game speed after not playing for like 3 weeks.

 

[LeftKinger]

I’m starting to think Chromiak shouldn’t be included in any trade discussions. Guy was a faller his draft year and he’s proving he should’ve gone much higher. Seems like he’s getting better as the season goes on. 13 goals in 22 games since scoring his first. Watching him, he oozes potential.

 

[Trash Panda]

Cam Talbot sucks.

 

[dman3474]

How hard is it to trade walker? I thought teams need RHD depth.

Spence is walking around people in the AHL, he needs to come up and play! get some reps in before playoffs. Or is it too late in the season to get him up to speed?

 

[kinghock]

We might get lucky in the last hour of the deadline. Columbus took a slap to the face with Orlov. Unless Edmonton ponies up, we might be able to get Gavrikov for a 2nd + Madden.

Gavrikov does not want to sign extension with anybody at this time.

He wants to be free agent this summer.

I do not want LA trade for him at all.

 

[BringTheReign]

I’m starting to think Chromiak shouldn’t be included in any trade discussions. Guy was a faller his draft year and he’s proving he should’ve gone much higher. Seems like he’s getting better as the season goes on. 13 goals in 22 games since scoring his first. Watching him, he oozes potential.

If it's Chychrun, another legitimate #2-3D, or a starting goalie I'd be okay including him. That's it though. Fiala, Vilardi, Kaliyev, and Kempe are all legit top 6 wingers so losing Chromiak would hurt but not be devastating. He's rocketed up into the top 5 of our prospect pool at this point:

1T. Clarke
1T. Byfield
3. Spence
4. Chromiak
5. Turcotte

HM: Fagemo, Laferriere, Fagemo, Kupari

 

[KingsFan7824]

How hard is it to trade walker? I thought teams need RHD depth.

The cap is, captain obvious warning, all about money. Walker, next year, makes almost $1m more in cash than cap hit. So even though he may be a RHD, is he good enough to make other teams want that cash/hit ratio?

Can we stand Walker? Not really. He's a daily talking point in the negative direction, for one reason or another. If he bothers us that much, you have to imagine what other GMs are thinking, And those other GMs aren't even coming at it from the usual I hate Robitaille and Blake point of view. They're thinking about their own team and salary structure.

So, yes, and troll warning, it might be tougher to trade Walker than not.

 

[johnjm22]

How hard is it to trade walker?

Very difficult.

Would you give up assets for Troy Stretcher with a 2.65M cap hit?

Unless Walker's game really comes together down the stretch and he has a great playoff, he likely has negative value.

 

[Trash Panda]

Very difficult.

Would you give up assets for Troy Stretcher with a 2.65M cap hit?

Unless Walker's game really comes together down the stretch and he has a great playoff, he likely has negative value.

The upside is, next year is the last on his deal, so waiving him at the end of camp makes him much more likely to be claimed.

Even if he clears, the relief from burying him in the minors will be enough to where him sitting doesn’t hurt even half as much as playing him over Spence or Clarke.

 

[FSL KINGS]

We might get lucky in the last hour of the deadline. Columbus took a slap to the face with Orlov. Unless Edmonton ponies up, we might be able to get Gavrikov for a 2nd + Madden.

This is also known as the Toffoli.

 

[kings11]

Kirsanov under contract with SKA until april 2025

I’ve read some online “scouting reports” that say he’s Orlov 2.0..
he seems to be better defensively than originally thought and his offense is developing nicely…

 

[kings11]

If it's Chychrun, another legitimate #2-3D, or a starting goalie I'd be okay including him. That's it though. Fiala, Vilardi, Kaliyev, and Kempe are all legit top 6 wingers so losing Chromiak would hurt but not be devastating. He's rocketed up into the top 5 of our prospect pool at this point:

1T. Clarke
1T. Byfield
3. Spence
4. Chromiak
5. Turcotte

HM: Fagemo, Laferriere, Fagemo, Kupari

Firstly, Byfield and Kupari are NHL guys so you can stop calling them prospects.
Chychrun is a #2 but more of a #3 Dman, he’s not a #1D and never will be..
with these prices they should just roll as is and call it a day..
The upcoming UFA class is loaded with LHD Dmen in the 26-30YO range that could really help the Kings and will be easier to sign.. Carson Soucy, Ryan Graves, Gavrikov or even Orlov will be up for grabs

 

[Mattias]

Gavrikov does not want to sign extension with anybody at this time.

He wants to be free agent this summer.

I do not want LA trade for him at all.

Gotcha.

I thought that was Gavrikov not wanting to sign with Columbus. If that is the case, pure rental should be much, much cheaper. I don't mind burning a 4th at most then. Columbus might hang up the phone.

 

[dman3474]

Good points re: walker. I didn’t realize he was making more money than his cap hit. And I wouldn’t trade for stetcher at that hit.

I don’t think Walker is that bad of a defender, spence is just that much better.

If Zaitsev in OTT can be traded, so can Walker. Some team who is rebuilding should be able to see the value in taking him as a filler and trading him at the next TDL, and getting a late round pick now to do it.

Because they haven’t waived him makes me think that he has some value.

 

[dman3474]

Firstly, Byfield and Kupari are NHL guys so you can stop calling them prospects.
Chychrun is a #2 but more of a #3 Dman, he’s not a #1D and never will be..
with these prices they should just roll as is and call it a day..
The upcoming UFA class is loaded with LHD Dmen in the 26-30YO range that could really help the Kings and will be easier to sign.. Carson Soucy, Ryan Graves, Gavrikov or even Orlov will be up for grabs

Graves would be a solid pickup

 

[Nasti]

My fear is that Blake and TM actually think Walker is better than Spence.

 

[johnjm22]

If I understand correctly, Walker's cap hit next year would be 1.5M if he's buried in the AHL.

Or if the Kings buy him out his cap hit would be
23/24 .4M
24/25 1.1M

 

[kings11]

If I understand correctly, Walker's cap hit next year would be 1.5M if he's buried in the AHL.

Or if the Kings buy him out his cap hit would be
23/24 .4M
24/25 1.1M

Someone will probably take him if you put him on waivers.. Blake probably thinks he can get a pick though

 

[johnjm22]

Someone will probably take him if you put him on waivers.. Blake probably thinks he can get a pick though

I highly doubt it.