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

[Nasti]

Gotta be something in queue right? Not just saving Uncle Phil's wallet

Not at the cost of picks anyway

There was a deal, but Bill Armstrong wanted 3 firsts and the blood of one of Blake’s children.

Huh, I feel like it always happens. Maybe not the big ones because too risky to leave till last minute but this year is a f***ing circus so who knows!

Maybe I’m remembering wrong. I don’t remember the last Kings trade that happened that way.

 

[Statto]

So all that cap cleared for nothing?

Maybe the trading partner got cold feet or moved the goalposts. There’s no telling what went down.

 

[kovacro]

People always hold out hope for that and it never happens.

It happens. Klingberg just got dealt to Minny. There probably will be a few more to filter in.

 

[head eyes]

Eh as long as he can chip in in the playoffs.... He's still a big body who can score. Put him on the third line. Then he can retire early in the summer and get a job as a tv analyst for the Kings

He has the same amount of goals as Matt Roy. He's toast.

 

[kovacro]

Ritchie brothers traded for each other in the Calgary/Arizona deal.

 

[dman3474]

He has the same amount of goals as Matt Roy. He's toast.

But can he play LD?

 

[Schrute farms]

The creating cap space is odd if nobody is brought in. Seemingly a cash savings effort if nothing else.

 

[AbsentMojo]

Ritchie brothers traded for each other in the Calgary/Arizona deal.

Easy on the equipment managers - no need for a new nameplate

 

[Kudelski37]

Did they need to open up a contract spot to sign Portillo this spring?

 

[deaderhead28]

If this is all Blake did after wasting draft capital, this team isn't getting out of the first round. Waste of cap and assets. And I an not a Blake hater but this is a failure if they wanted to get to the second round.

 

[redcard]

The creating cap space is odd if nobody is brought in. Seemingly a cash savings effort if nothing else.

Agreed, looked like he was trying to make space for a deal and then balked at the price.

 

[Eagle Fang]

The creating cap space is odd if nobody is brought in. Seemingly a cash savings effort if nothing else.

Uncle Phil is feeling the inflation pinch too.

 

[dman3474]

Did they need to open up a contract spot to sign Portillo this spring?

Cap friendly says we have 47/50 contracts

edit: but that is a good point if there are any college free agents or anything of that sort they or looking to sign.

 

[mysterman2]

If this is all Blake did after wasting draft capital, this team isn't getting out of the first round. Waste of cap and assets. And I an not a Blake hater but this is a failure if they wanted to get to the second round.

I dont get this mindset....Kings are at the top of the pacific and addressed their 3 biggest weakness with a top 4 LHD, NHL Caliber Goalie and a Big Tough 4th Liner with Grit. They already have a great balance of forwards- why the pessimism?

 

[GoldenBearHockey]

If this is all Blake did after wasting draft capital, this team isn't getting out of the first round. Waste of cap and assets. And I an not a Blake hater but this is a failure if they wanted to get to the second round.

Gotta explain this......so right now...up until last night......we are 2nd in the division, 3rd I think in the conference.....and our two weaknesses were LD and G....

We bring in LD and G.......are still 2nd and 3rd respectively.....we addressed those holes...and now....we are....what...weaker????

 

[Schrute farms]

Is it possible to sign a college FA or Portillo to a deal before the season ends that starts with the 2022-2023 year? That way there is less of a cap hit in future years. Like say Portillo would be signed to a 3/12M deal (just for math purposes) in the summer -- so instead, we sign him now to a 4/12M deal. Thus it's only $3M/year (over 4 years) versus $4M/year. Same money to the guy but starts sooner even though he's not actually going to play. Just curious if that's allowed since we have cap space & contracts spots open now (for any cap knowledge folks).

 

[unicornpig]

Can't be too upset with this TDL, Blake addressed needs. Feather in the cap would be he if Blake can re-sign garikov

 

[kings11]

Yeah. Vegas is my second team and I don’t even like seeing that.

Second team??? Are you in Vegas?

 

[deaderhead28]

I am fan of don't waste assets for UFA and let the kids play cause this team isn't built for the playoffs and far from being a contender as it stands today. But since Blake wanted to spend draft picks and send Quick away, you think he would actually put together a better option at 3C. This team wasted assets for a 1st round bounce. GKG

 

[GoldenBearHockey]

I am fan of don't waste assets for UFA and let the kids play cause this team isn't built for the playoffs and far from being a contender as it stands today. But since Blake wanted to spend draft picks and send Quick away, you think he would actually put together a better option at 3C. This team wasted assets for a 1st round bounce. GKG

This is just such bullshit....far from being a contender....standing in 3rd in the conference with no clear team.....

What exactly is a contender to you, a team that wins the cup 4 times in a row??

 

[deaderhead28]

This is just such bullshit....far from being a contender....standing in 3rd in the conference with no clear team.....

What exactly is a contender to you, a team that wins the cup 4 times in a row??

If you think this team is a contender then lol

 

[GoldenBearHockey]

If you think this team is a contender then lol

That's your response? Again....WHAT do you see as a contender?

I see a team that has beaten every top team in the league minus CAR.....is 2nd in the division, 3rd in the conference, and has a very realistic shot to make it out of the West.....

I'm guessing you think ANA is a in much better position than LA....

 

[kingsboy11]

So basically you're looking at

In:
Gavrikov
Korpisalo
MacEwen
Portillo (hopefully he signs)

Out:
Quick
Wagner
Lemieux

I think ultimately if you look at what came in and what came out the team is improved while shedding some salary. I did want a 3rd line center because I think Lizotte is punching above his weight class and I think in order to really compete you need that strength down the middle.

The team did get better. Does it catapult them to instant favorites in the west? I would say no, but comparing to what other teams did in the west I think we came out alright. But we have to resign Gavrikov to make this worth it.

 

[HookKing]

Don't we have too many skaters when Trevor Moore returns? If so is Blake gambling someone will always be injured?

 

[DapperDan]

We have way too many forwards now. 15 on roster once Moore is back. Who gets sent down? And would they have to go through waivers now?
Grundstrom? JAD?