Speculation: LA Kings Offseason Thread

[Sol]

Just imagine how dominant Byfield can be when he packs on some pounds and adds more muscle.


He'll be a force on every shift when he gets his shit together.






Besides getting stronger, improving on his shot and staying healthy are going to be pivotal in order for him to advance into a legitimate top six forward in the lineup. I'm expecting big things from him this season.

Unfortunately those are pretty much most of the highlights of him from the entire season so in full context there’s not much.

But yes Byfield with more confidence and significant shooting improvement can be a big deal.

I would love to have him put on some weight. Curious to see how that effects his speed though.

 

[Ollie Weeks]

I think Byfield has speed to spare, comfortably sacrificed if he becomes a consistent physical presence. No reason he shouldn’t become that. In a bubble I was pleased with his late season play and playoffs.

I’m excited for his development in the same way I rue losing Vilardi. Playoffs help forge a players’ growth.

 

[Sol]

I honestly don’t think Byfield is that fast at all, he seems quicker than players for his size but he’s not fast. For example Carter was fast and had size. Byfields definitely not as fast as Carter nor does he skate as well as Carter did.

Maybe it’s just me.

 

[Trash Panda]

I honestly don’t think Byfield is that fast at all, he seems quicker than players for his size but he’s not fast. For example Carter was fast and had size. Byfields definitely not as fast as Carter nor does he skate as well as Carter did.

Maybe it’s just me.

It’s just you.

 

[Sol]

It’s just you.

You think he’s as fast as Carter ? Damn lol. Don’t really see that at all.

 

[Trash Panda]

You think he’s as fast as Carter ? Damn lol. Don’t really see that at all.

Q’s feet are the only part of his game that has any polish.

Dude can fly.

 

[kilowatt]

He doesn’t have the same drive anymore either.

There’s not much size to those shoes that need filling as hard as it may seem to some people.

I think Clarke is already a direct upgrade from current day Doughty. His offensive prowess completely favors him over any of his defensive weakness that he might have that doughty doesnt.

I’m also pretty high on Spence.

Anderson-Clarke
Gavrikov-Roy
Bjornfot-Spence

That’s better than

Anderson-Doughty
Gavrikov-Roy
Bjornfot-Clarke.


It’s clarkes time to shine so I wouldn’t miss current day doughty

I might agree with this specifically if we were to factor in Drew’s cap hit being distributed evenly between a couple upgrades on defense and an upgrade in net. If his $11 million out meant Hellebuyck and an extra $6 million spent on the backend, then you could perhaps sell me on that. But Doughty is still a great defenseman who is perhaps being played a little more than he should. If Drew’s TOI dropped to simply an average first pair defender rather than his normal most minutes in the league, I think other players would reap the rewards on our roster too.

 

[King'sPawn]

You think he’s as fast as Carter ? Damn lol. Don’t really see that at all.

I think he has the same lazy-looking stride as Carter, but he's very efficient with his skating. He doesn't have the same east/west skating as someone like, say, Fiala. But straight speed, the dude generates a lot of momentum when he gets going. We'll see how well it holds up as he puts on more weight though.

CapFriendly is assuming a 22 man roster with three goalies.

Thank you. I didn't look too closely at the CapFriendly page. Normally I see it assume a 23-man roster.

Point remains that the Kings are seemingly planning to play with a shorter roster to build up cap savings.

 

[Bandit]

Kings in “win now” mode and can’t even carry a full roster. #bowlbymoves

 

[Surf Nutz]

Just imagine how dominant Byfield can be when he packs on some pounds and adds more muscle.


He'll be a force on every shift when he gets his shit together.






Besides getting stronger, improving on his shot and staying healthy are going to be pivotal in order for him to advance into a legitimate top six forward in the lineup. I'm expecting big things from him this season.

I agree his play aside from traditional goals and assists was a break out that cemented an effective L1.
Girls here jaberwoking otherwise are just exposing themselves as unable to understand the nuances of the game,within the scope of a developing player.

 

[LuGBuG]

Ducks fan coming in peace. What are the expectations/predictions for Byfield this season?

 

[kilowatt]

Ducks fan coming in peace. What are the expectations/predictions for Byfield this season?

he plays the hockeys

 

[Maynard]

Ducks fan coming in peace. What are the expectations/predictions for Byfield this season?

He’s gonna be tall. Now piss off, you quacker ass quacker.

 

[bland]

Ducks fan coming in peace. What are the expectations/predictions for Byfield this season?

50-55 points.

 

[Surf Nutz]

Ducks fan coming in peace. What are the expectations/predictions for Byfield this season?

Just ignore Maynerd.
He is that one kid, you know.
My expectation is progress, basic stats should be higher and he needs to be more aware defensively especially if we hit the playoffs.
Board play and passing needs to remain at or exceed.
Needs to find the open ice for shooting and improve his technique.
Better and more tips and deflections net front.
Is Verbeek putting his stamp on the Ducks?

Wow the

50-55 points.

Wow, the Blandy man is calling QB to be the Candy man.
Or is this a sarcastic set up for future bag dropping on the Kings?

 

[Johnny Utah]

He doesn’t have the same drive anymore either.

There’s not much size to those shoes that need filling as hard as it may seem to some people.

I think Clarke is already a direct upgrade from current day Doughty. His offensive prowess completely favors him over any of his defensive weakness that he might have that doughty doesnt.

I’m also pretty high on Spence.

Anderson-Clarke
Gavrikov-Roy
Bjornfot-Spence

That’s better than

Anderson-Doughty
Gavrikov-Roy
Bjornfot-Clarke.


It’s clarkes time to shine so I wouldn’t miss current day doughty

Sorry guys, but Englund will be the 3rd paid LHD.

Kings are soft as shit and Englund is the only physical player who can drop the gloves.

Fiala and PLD will be irritating players more than ever - I would hope the Kings want to protect their assets unless they want Cogliano throwing cheapshots at Kempe and Fiala again.

 

[Trash Panda]

Sorry guys, but Englund will be the 3rd paid LHD.

Kings are soft as shit and Englund is the only physical player who can drop the gloves.

“Player” is a bit generous for what he brings.

I’m definitely not a fan of skill-deficient tough guys on the blue line.

 

[Sol]

I think he has the same lazy-looking stride as Carter, but he's very efficient with his skating. He doesn't have the same east/west skating as someone like, say, Fiala. But straight speed, the dude generates a lot of momentum when he gets going. We'll see how well it holds up as he puts on more weight though.


Thank you. I didn't look too closely at the CapFriendly page. Normally I see it assume a 23-man roster.

Point remains that the Kings are seemingly planning to play with a shorter roster to build up cap savings.

I can see the “lazy stride” but I think Carters edge work was a lot better. Maybe a skating coach will help him with his agility to make him faster in various transitions rather than just purely straight line speed. If he works on that then he’s gonna have a lot more success.

Ducks fan coming in peace. What are the expectations/predictions for Byfield this season?

I think I speak for most fans when I say this is Byfields season to really prove to everyone who he is supposed to be. This is a sink or swim season with nothing in-between. In-between is going to be classified as stagnation.

Ideally 20 goals - 30 assists.

50-55 points would be a really solid year for Byfield.

Sorry guys, but Englund will be the 3rd paid LHD.

Kings are soft as shit and Englund is the only physical player who can drop the gloves.

Fiala and PLD will be irritating players more than ever - I would hope the Kings want to protect their assets unless they want Cogliano throwing cheapshots at Kempe and Fiala again.

If Englund is given 3 LD then I have no idea why they just didn’t trade Bjornfot.

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

I do think Byfield could stand to work on his explosiveness.

 

[Johnny Utah]

I can see the “lazy stride” but I think Carters edge work was a lot better. Maybe a skating coach will help him with his agility to make him faster in various transitions rather than just purely straight line speed. If he works on that then he’s gonna have a lot more success.



I think I speak for most fans when I say this is Byfields season to really prove to everyone who he is supposed to be. This is a sink or swim season with nothing in-between. In-between is going to be classified as stagnation.

Ideally 20 goals - 30 assists.

50-55 points would be a really solid year for Byfield.



If Englund is given 3 LD then I have no idea why they just didn’t trade Bjornfot.

Why would you sign a 27 year old to a two year 2 million dollar deal?

When you pencil in Bjornfot with Spence or Clarke the Kings line up looks very soft.

Pairing one of those two smaller players with Bjornfot makes the Kings even smaller. It's one thing if the Kings break up Roy-Gavrikov and put each of them with one of the smaller players. If not, then that might be the softest line up in the entire league.

Kings were the 5th lowest in fighting majors and all the teams below them got tougher (Carolina, Buffalo and Detroit) by adding players like Lemieux, Greenway, and Kostin.

 

[Schmooley]

I do think Byfield could stand to work on his explosiveness.

Its weird because early on he was explosive. His first shift vs the Avalanche was like he was shot out of a cannon. Maybe the ankle injury really did affect him.

 

[Sol]

I do think Byfield could stand to work on his explosiveness.

Yeah that’s actually a very good point. I think he takes a bit too long to get up to top speed. Needs tuning on that for sure.

 

[SettlementRichie10]

Out of curiosity... who are the other two?

Karlsson, Hedman, and Makar.

Doughty definitely top five but behind those three IMO.

 

[lumbergh]

Ducks fan coming in peace. What are the expectations/predictions for Byfield this season?

Fireworks. The Man-child will become The Man. Somebody work up a movie poster of The Hulk with Byfield’s face on it. It’ll be like that.

Honestly, bland is right on the mark. Everyone will sigh in relief if he hits 50 points.

 

[lumbergh]

I do think Byfield could stand to work on his explosiveness.

I think Byfield could stand to work on his physicality. He could be a feared hitter with that kind of size and speed. The momentum he generates could be devastating if he chose to use it. He doesn’t have to be Dustin Brown, but if he puts fear in the head of a defenseman that he is chasing down, that defenseman is going to make a mental mistake.

He should also get a good scrapper like a Sean O’Donnell or a Jordan Nolan to teach him how to handle himself. I’m not saying he should be an enforcer and go looking for a fight, but be ready for it.