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

[bmr]

lmao It's not even going to make it to a year.

Bahaha. This one was so predictable. And now with the FTX blowup, everyone is scared they will lose their crypto holdings and will start gutting their accounts. The FDIC will not be there to bail you out. Regulation? Maybe a good thing?

This is exactly what I was pointing out the other day.

If the arena naming deal goes kaput in a year, it’s bad for AEG.

One, getting another sponsor to pay $700M is almost impossible. The Miami deal was for just under $200M.

Two, AEG has already spent and supposedly committed a nine-figure investment in arena upgrades which were planned to complete in 2024.

Three, 2024 is when the Clippers leave to their new arena.

Crowds are weak even after all the pandemic rules are gone and people are not flocking to LA Live because of the homeless shit show in DTLA.

Dan No-neckerman is going to have to lick the ground behind Taylor Swifts feet and beg her to take the naming rights for $150M. I’m sure he can offer to relocate Luc’s statute and put one up for Taylor to make up for the banner fiasco.

They definitely won't get that kind of $$$, but i'm sure they will come up with something. The economy really isn't doing that bad right now all things considered.

 

[lumbergh]

Okay I was thinking maybe a three way trade between Jets, Kings, and Sens?

Jets give up Dillon
Kings give up a good RHD.
Sens give up a forward.

Jets receive a forward.
Kings receive Dillon.
Sens receives the RHD.

Just curious what RHD the Kings would be willing to give up for Dillon?

Makes sense to me. I'd trade Durzi for Dillon. I don't think Walker has much value. If there's some cap relief built into the trade, then I would offer an additional asset, say a mid round pick or a mid level prospect. The Kings aren't that far from the cap, so they can't take on a $3.9 million contract without some other shenanigans. Dillon is signed until 2024.

Come to think of it, if the Kings get Dillon for Durzi and say Madden or JAD, it would be almost exactly like the Durzi & Grundstrom trade for Muzzin minus the first round pick. I like it.

 

[Schmooley]

What's your offer for Chabot?

If the Kings got Chabot and replaced Petersen they would be a contender. If hes available LA should be in on it!

 

[kinghock]

If the Kings got Chabot and replaced Petersen they would be a contender. If hes available LA should be in on it!

He has salary of 8 million per year and not physical offensive defensemen.

He is exactly what Kings do not need even without giving assets for him

 

[Lt Dan]

What's your offer for Chabot?

Straight up for Nick Cannon and all his kids . And I mean ALL of them

 

[Bjornar Moxnes]

Straight up for Nick Cannon and all his kids . And I mean ALL of them

There ain't no party like a Nick Cannon party, cuz a Nick Cannon party don't stop!

 

[lumbergh]

What's your offer for Chabot?

Good player. Any deal would have to include cap relief. He has an enormous deal, so I don't see how it works out with the Kings. Not sure why the Senators coughed up that contract.

 

[kinghock]

Makes sense to me. I'd trade Durzi for Dillon. I don't think Walker has much value. If there's some cap relief built into the trade, then I would offer an additional asset, say a mid round pick or a mid level prospect. The Kings aren't that far from the cap, so they can't take on a $3.9 million contract without some other shenanigans. Dillon is signed until 2024.

Come to think of it, if the Kings get Dillon for Durzi and say Madden or JAD, it would be almost exactly like the Durzi & Grundstrom trade for Muzzin minus the first round pick. I like it.

Dillon is too old for my taste.

If he was 2 years younger…

P.S. Ottawa does need to be involved in this trade at all.

 

[Statto]

How long until Blake trades Walker for a 4th? Just got that feeling a disappointing Walker trade comes soon.

You say disappointing but what’s he worth?

The most valuable part of a Walker trade will definitely be the cap space and the roster spot. If he gets anything above a top 80 pick then Blake immediately drops into the GM of the year conversation. His greatest value would be as a sweetener as part of a bigger trade.

 

[YP44]

Doesn't really work for the King's.
Doughty, Spence, Clarke are a nope.
Walker probably not enough value
Durzi, need a puck mover until others are ready.
Roy, Dillon would be a lateral swap at best where King's get older.

King's probably look to move Walker, but need to free up cap & his value isn't great right now.

I bolded the attached as I do not agree. I think Spence is ready.

 

[FSL KINGS]

Makes sense to me. I'd trade Durzi for Dillon. I don't think Walker has much value. If there's some cap relief built into the trade, then I would offer an additional asset, say a mid round pick or a mid level prospect. The Kings aren't that far from the cap, so they can't take on a $3.9 million contract without some other shenanigans. Dillon is signed until 2024.

Come to think of it, if the Kings get Dillon for Durzi and say Madden or JAD, it would be almost exactly like the Durzi & Grundstrom trade for Muzzin minus the first round pick. I like it.

Dillon, Roy pair seems like it may have issues moving the puck. Edler is on the team so one of Edler or Dillon is going to get paired with Roy if Durzi is moved.

I bolded the attached as I do not agree. I think Spence is ready.

Swapping Durzi for another D doesn't open a spot for Spence. I worry about dropping one of the better puck movers without a plan to bring up Clarke or Spence.

Mikey, Doughty
Dillon, Roy
Edler, Walker

That's about zero transition.

 

[YP44]

Dillon, Roy pair seems like it may have issues moving the puck. Edler is on the team so one of Edler or Dillon is going to get paired with Roy if Durzi is moved.

Swapping Durzi for another D doesn't open a spot for Spence. I worry about dropping one of the better puck movers without a plan to bring up Clarke or Spence.

Mikey, Doughty
Dillon, Roy
Edler, Walker

That's about zero transition.

that's a fair point, but I think the fact Durzi can move the puck does not make him not available.
Edlder and Walker can rotate in and out to make room for Spence.

 

[No Name The Nameless]

Let’s trade Kempe for an LD

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

On one hand, I appreciate Rob Blake's patience

On the other...he's got a tough choice to make before this season goes down the shitter because teams aren't going to be nicer to him when the issue becomes clearer and clearer

Was that DL that said teams are more likely to throw you an anchor than a lifering when you're struggling? YOu'd better believe the price on a schlub like Chychrun just went thru the roof.

 

[bland]

Let’s trade Kempe for an LD

Completely agree.

 

[Cianide]

Let’s trade Kempe for an LD

We're trying to keep our talent while adding the necessary pieces.

 

[King'sPawn]

Kaliyev has more points than Kempe in almost half the total ice time (192 mins versus 336 mins).

 

[KINGS17]

Let’s trade Kempe for an LD

It would be an interesting move and the quality of the return should be quite high.

We're trying to keep our talent while adding the necessary pieces.

The Kings have talent in the organization at Kempe's position. You gotta give to get.

 

[Statto]

Reverse retro’s on sale now. The plain jersey had sold out via the team store on preorders but the adidas site has them available… just got mine.

 

[KingsFan7824]

Makes sense to me. I'd trade Durzi for Dillon. I don't think Walker has much value. If there's some cap relief built into the trade, then I would offer an additional asset, say a mid round pick or a mid level prospect. The Kings aren't that far from the cap, so they can't take on a $3.9 million contract without some other shenanigans. Dillon is signed until 2024.

Come to think of it, if the Kings get Dillon for Durzi and say Madden or JAD, it would be almost exactly like the Durzi & Grundstrom trade for Muzzin minus the first round pick. I like it.

Why is anyone talking about a defenseman who has played in every game for what is currently the 4th best team in the league?

Good player. Any deal would have to include cap relief. He has an enormous deal, so I don't see how it works out with the Kings. Not sure why the Senators coughed up that contract.

Because he was a soon to be 23 year old who scored 14g and 55pts the year before he signed the contract.

 

[Fishhead]

Kempe is streaky, it would be a big risk to trade him at his current deal. He's also a fantastic PK'er. There are zero reasons to trade an offensive player right now anyways because even if the first line isn't pouring it in right now they are a threat and cause matchup problems. The primary reason this team can score this year is because they aren't a two-line team, going back to that should be avoided at all costs.

Besides, we can get a hell of a LD without trading Kempe.

 

[YP44]

Let’s trade Kempe for an LD

no thank you..be open to arvidsson though

 

[BringTheReign]

He has salary of 8 million per year and not physical offensive defensemen.

He is exactly what Kings do not need even without giving assets for him

I think Chabot is the type of player that could thrive playing behind Doughty with Yawney to work with. I'll agree that he's overpaid though.

 

[KingsFan7824]

They have a 23 and 21 year old as 2 of their top 3 goal scorers. And they're this close to having a 23 and 21 year old as, for all intents and purposes, 2 of their top 3 ppg players. Good job players, good job Todd, good job Rob.

 

[SettlementRichie10]

2 wasted years, i would think about the burned elc years but I am starting to see how Blake burns elc's , limits playing time, then resigns on 2nd contract for much cheaper than it would have been if the players were given more toi to have breakthroughs.

If Blake is consciously doing this, he’s f***ing stupid.