have to think price tag is finally coming down on Chycrhun given LA now out of it.
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RayMartyniukTotems
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I've seen enough to know! And the guy has stayed in the lineup while others have been sick,injured or have a boo boo...The Kings have a Defensive D-man something they've lacked for awhile now! Hope they can sign him before July UFA begins
At this point, they might as well fire some more bullets and make some more deals now that there is a definite clock on these rentals our 1st + 3rd bought. Might as well chase the sunken cost and make a few more deals, I am not sure anything can sting as much as the first one at this point.
BigKing
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Robyn Regehr hahahaha. What a clown show. The spin is in!
Gavrikov has 56 hits in 52 games this season. Regehr had 211 and 203 hits his last two seasons in LA.
Gavrikov is the closest thing the Kings have had to a Matt Roy type since Matt Roy. Not saying it is a bad thing but it is comical to try to spin him as a Regehr type.
I doubt it because he has 2 years remaining on his deal. Arizona does have time to sit on their hands and the price wouldn't be much different next season versus this one.
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He's a big body thats for sure. If he's at least as good as Roy on D then good. The gaping hole aside from G was that there was only one reliable defensive pairing.. Now there are 2.
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Recap of Blake's Press Conference:
Blake had to notify Quickie over the phone about the deal, rather than back in LA. Had to be done last night.
He immediately called Kopitar and Doughty right after. Blake said shock and disappointment in regards to Kopitar and Doughty response.
No previous discussions with Quick about the trade.
The trade came to fruition over the last 48 hours.
Trade was a positional need with goaltending and LHD. <-- obviously
Kings aren't done. Blake said that much clear. This frees up some cap space and Blake indicated more moves. --> 5.3 million cap space available on Friday.
Blake mentioned Rasmus Kupari - right shot on PK, etc. We're looking for options, but ok with Kupari.
Blake even mentioned Durzi and Walker being ok on the left side. --> Does this feel like an upgrade for Elder rather than Durzi on the left side? Edler + Durzi as a 3rd pair does sound kind of scary.
Korpisalo and Gavrikov traveling to team and be available for practice tomorrow.
Blake mentioned no conversations regarding extensions for either player yet. <--- WTF
Some time available to discuss those extensions. Also more salary cap available in summer, etc.
Trevor Moore expected back soon.
Blake had to notify Quickie over the phone about the deal, rather than back in LA. Had to be done last night.
He immediately called Kopitar and Doughty right after. Blake said shock and disappointment in regards to Kopitar and Doughty response.
No previous discussions with Quick about the trade.
The trade came to fruition over the last 48 hours.
Trade was a positional need with goaltending and LHD. <-- obviously
Kings aren't done. Blake said that much clear. This frees up some cap space and Blake indicated more moves. --> 5.3 million cap space available on Friday.
Blake mentioned Rasmus Kupari - right shot on PK, etc. We're looking for options, but ok with Kupari.
Blake even mentioned Durzi and Walker being ok on the left side. --> Does this feel like an upgrade for Elder rather than Durzi on the left side? Edler + Durzi as a 3rd pair does sound kind of scary.
Korpisalo and Gavrikov traveling to team and be available for practice tomorrow.
Blake mentioned no conversations regarding extensions for either player yet. <--- WTF
Some time available to discuss those extensions. Also more salary cap available in summer, etc.
Trevor Moore expected back soon.
I’ve seen him and I’m very please but those two guy really are better.. that just means we’ll have 3 defensive studs on our back end and our PK should be outstanding..
RayMartyniukTotems
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Prime Regehr in Calgary was Awesome in LA he was OK! You should have seen him in his prime a great great D-man that was feared and played a helluva of game
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Correct, Blake wasn't flying to Manitoba to inform the team in person. If he waits everyone finds out when they land it not before.Recap of Blake's Press Conference:
Blake had to notify Quickie over the phone about the deal, rather than back in LA. Had to be done last night.
He immediately called Kopitar and Doughty right after. Blake said shock and disappointment in regards to Kopitar and Doughty response.
No previous discussions with Quick about the trade.
The trade came to fruition over the last 48 hours.
Trade was a positional need with goaltending and LHD. <-- obviously
Kings aren't done. Blake said that much clear. This frees up some cap space and Blake indicated more moves. --> 5.3 million cap space available on Friday.
Blake mentioned Rasmus Kupari - right shot on PK, etc. We're looking for options, but ok with Kupari.
Blake even mentioned Durzi and Walker being ok on the left side. --> Does this feel like an upgrade for Elder rather than Durzi on the left side? Edler + Durzi as a 3rd pair does sound kind of scary.
Korpisalo and Gavrikov traveling to team and be available for practice tomorrow.
Blake mentioned no conversations regarding extensions for either player yet. <--- WTF
Some time available to discuss those extensions. Also more salary cap available in summer, etc.
Trevor Moore expected back soon.
So if the King's send Walker back, do they have enough for a retained EK65?
Blake probably bargain shopping at this point & deal will come down to the wire. King's also have a ton of prospects hitting the waivers next season. Could be a good time to thin the herd.
Don't have a problem with the players being UFA. They would have most likely been targets in the off-season. Nice to get a chance to see how the fit goes ahead of time & get a jump on signing them.
Chychruns value is only going to get weaker. You know he’s not resigning in Arizona and the longer you hold the less years on his affordable contract…
Would be shocked if he’s not moved by the deadline…
Would be shocked if he’s not moved by the deadline…
RayMartyniukTotems
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Kings definitely needed another Defensive D-man with size 6-3 214 lbs. I like that he's only 27 years old,prime years...Plus Gavrikov isn't a p***y he'll block shots all day if need be and join the attack when the play warrants it. He's heady always looking around to pass for the better shot and can score just wasn't put in that role much! Blake definitely addressed a huge need area
Gavrikov has never been a bruising or punishing D-man. He is highly effective at using his size for positioning. He'll pop someone here and there, but he won't go out of the way to do it.
His gap control is great, so thankfully he doesn't have to hit someone to separate them from the puck all the time.
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The one thing with this is that the West is open and may not be so open again in a decade. IF we get out of the west it becomes a crap shoot because in the SCF there are always guys playing hurt and that’s as big leveller. Plus it depends on the matchup because some better regular season teams will be good matchups for us. I’m still not saying I like the trade but I understand it, especially if they think they can add a 3C. Sometimes it’s riskier to wait for a better moment. Maybe…
AbsentMojo
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Im fine with a left handed Matt Roy for now. It makes Roy expendable over the summer to start opening slots for all the RD in the pipe. Thats if they can extend Gavrikov.
BigKing
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Exactly why you don't throw out a Regehr comparison.
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I think I'm in love...
Sounds like he has some space to work with. Mayor suggesting a Bonino, Domi, or Bjugstad.
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AbsentMojo
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Thats the guy you want with you in the infantry.. took a lot of lead there
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I would absolutely love for the Kings to sign Gavrikov and Korpisalo. They are exactly what the Kings need.
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