Speculation: LA Kings Offseason Thread

[YP44]

so LA is in a bidding war...great

 

[deaderhead28]

We don’t even need PLD.

Blake is like a degenerate gambler at this point, trading away everything hoping to hit on somebody because they already made the decision to go all in while they have 11 & 8.

Actually Kings need a upgrade on the 2nd center position among getting tougher in the bottom 6 fwds. Noted by everyone they need another goaltender.

 

[Ziggy Stardust]

I'm convinced most of these reporters don't even know what is going on. Just a bunch of conjecture from a number of talking heads.

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

Dude hedges all his bets.

Rob Blake carries backup shoelaces

 

[Surf Nutz]

Did Edmonton right a flaw in karposolo or was he just screened a lot on those mid long shots?

Bit O both.
He was also worn down by Elites high danger shot producers.

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

Guys, if we spend these assets for PLD and don't make it past the first round Blake/TM HAS to be fired at that point.

Win/win.

the problem is by the time Blake is fired

we'll be a cap team missing the playoffs with no first round picks for the next three years, Portillo as our only hope for an NHL goaltender, and probably Byfield/Vilardi/Turcotte/Clarke gone for prayers, with PLD walking to MTL in 2025.

We're watching the fire-able damage happen in real time

and still no playoff rounds won

 

[Surf Nutz]

Blake will not get fired, not resigned, maybe.
If this season goes astray, he signs a different coach as a last gasp measure.

 

[deaderhead28]

@ 44:36 mark Sportsnet Writer, Ken Wiebe joins the show and talks about what direction the Jets are going to go, where Pierre-Luc Dubois might end up, and the potential trade value he may have.

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[deaderhead28]

I won't lie, I am enjoying the posts.This board will be lit when Dubois is traded to the Kings.

 

[tny760]

I'm convinced most of these reporters don't even know what is going on. Just a bunch of conjecture from a number of talking heads.

making me wonder with how long this is dragging out

seems like these breaks hit then are resolved in like a few hours to a day, this has been going for days now

 

[JeanBlanc]

What does Pierre-Luc Dubois have to offer to his next prospective team?

Pierre-Luc Dubois, who turned 25 over the weekend, is coming off a 63-point season — 52 of which came in his first 52 games.

www.sportsnet.ca

Players with Dubois’ combination of size, speed and skill do not come available often (though his next team will be his third since entering the NHL in 2017-18 with the Columbus Blue Jackets).

I mean, it seems like PLD himself is available every 2-3 years.

 

[Surf Nutz]

making me wonder with how long this is dragging out

seems like these breaks hit then are resolved in like a few hours to a day, this has been going for days now

tastes like Chychrun...

 

[FSL KINGS]

tastes like Chychrun...

At least he doesn't eat raw liver Jeremiah Johnson style?

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

making me wonder with how long this is dragging out

seems like these breaks hit then are resolved in like a few hours to a day, this has been going for days now

to be fair they were flying to nashville for the NHL awards, too

may have consummated a deal and not wanted to announce etc

believe me i dont WANT it to happen but still

 

[TwzKing]

The only way I'm willing to part with vilardi is with both PLD and CH coming back. Short of that we trade lardo I will riot.

 

[deaderhead28]

At least he doesn't eat raw liver Jeremiah Johnson style?

But does Dubois like it Animal Style?

 

[deaderhead28]

The only way I'm willing to part with vilardi is with both PLD and CH coming back. Short of that we trade lardo I will riot.

No way Helle is part of the deal. I doubt Blake wants a 30 year old goalie who wants a long term deal and looking to cash in with little cap to sign Helle. Blake has like 3 propsects out of waivers no room and needs to offload one of Iafallo or Arvy. Hell they might both be going.

 

[Sol]

Blake will not get fired, not resigned, maybe.
If this season goes astray, he signs a different coach as a last gasp measure.

I’m surprised you admit that Blake has been bad

 

[Kudelski37]

Blake and Luc need to be sent to isolation without phones for the next few days to keep them from doing dumb stuff like trading for PLD.

 

[Herby]

The only way I'm willing to part with vilardi is with both PLD and CH coming back. Short of that we trade lardo I will riot.

You expect the Kings to get a Vezina goaltender and a 25 year old C who scored at a 70 point pace last year, with the main piece going out a 24 year old RW who scored at a 55 point pace?

 

[KingsFan7824]

Rob Blake carries backup shoelaces

Stupid sexy spare tires.

 

[kingsfan28]

Bit O both.
He was also worn down by Elites high danger shot producers.

Also didn't help that everyone was affraid to block shots. Vegas did that shift after shift and took them out of the series.

 

[BigBrown]

 

[Kudelski37]

Blake,
Put down the phone and go surfing for the next couple of days.

 

[KopitarFAN]

Well, I for one, am shocked that WPG doesn't appear to want Dvorak, #31 and a prospect.