Speculation: LA Kings Offseason Thread

[Johnny Utah]

I think Brendan Dillon will be part of the deal and solve the bottom pair D and some toughness.

If not, then the Kings will looks at Beaulieu and a trade for Nick Seeler.

 

[BringTheReign]

I read through a few of the Habs and Jets beat writers' articles from the past few months trying to gauge PLD's extension. A few mentioned that they'd heard he was willing to take more or less depending on if he was heading to a rebuild situation versus a contender. They also listed Barzal, Hintz, and Tkachuk as the three main comparables for him age and production-wise (Tkachuk has shot into another stratosphere, obviously).

I bet if we actually make this deal his extension is nearly identical to Hintz. 8 x $8-8.5M. That buys his age 25-33 years (1 RFA and 7 UFA).

 

[robitaillefan]

I for one do not want to see gabe part of this potential package. Send arty

U can see gabes potential, this kid can be a star. U trade kids like this for a star player. Not a player who’s cracked 60 pts once.

Pump the brakes on gabe … I hope pld goes to mtl.

 

[chris kontos]

you guys know that pld flat out refused to play for tortorella? like not lacing up his skates? just another overpaid, arrogant and petulant kid that will break every toy around him until he gets what he wants. muy peligro

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

My new copium

This either works out or Blake is fired

Trying to make myself okay with it and that's the closest i can get

 

[Schrute farms]

Doughty earned his contract. At the time he was elite. 2 Stanley cups. His contract is up next year. Why you guys always complaining? When I was a kid the Kings never won shit. They now have. You guys are not fans. Just a bunch of arm chair bitches talking shit. Be a fan or f*** off. So much negativity. It’s ridiculous.

I have no problem with how much DD and Kopitar make. That's what happens when you have franchise HOF type players...especially those having won the franchise not only their first SC but two! Sure, in a perfect salaray cap world, you use players up in their youth/prime and trade them away before they become overpaid aging vets. That's not realistic -- that's made up fan dreams. Ignoring what the players meant the the franchise/organization, selling merchandise, seats, etc. -- sports is a business. To us, it's a game and winning championships. To owners/etc., it's mostly a business.

 

[Johnny Utah]

Whether we like it or not, the Kings are making this deal.

Kings have a hard on for this player.

The sad thing is if the Kings could correctly draft and develop a center, we wouldn't be making this deal.

Kopitar is about 1-2 years away from retiring, Byfield is possibly 2-3 years from making an impact and Danault is not a #1 center.

Turcotte can't stay healthy, Kupari is a 4th line center, and Vilardi is now a third line RW.

 

[FSL KINGS]

I don’t think it’s PLD. The Kings don’t operate like this publicly. Plus it just doesn’t make cap sense.
Smoke screen

We all know what Blake is looking for, mid 20's players. Needs an upgrade at center that is ready for the playoffs.

Flames & WPG are doing major remodels. Lindholm, Kadri & Scheifele are older. Lindholm would be fine.

What other teams are moving a top 6 center with playoff experience? Having trouble finding one.

you guys know that pld flat out refused to play for tortorella? like not lacing up his skates? just another overpaid, arrogant and petulant kid that will break every toy around him until he gets what he wants. muy peligro

How many coaches did this team quit on recently?

 

[KingsFan7824]

I for one do not want to see gabe part of this potential package. Send arty

U can see gabes potential, this kid can be a star. U trade kids like this for a star player. Not a player who’s cracked 60 pts once.

Pump the brakes on gabe … I hope pld goes to mtl.

3 times

 

[Schrute farms]

You trade Vilardi, because it looks like he does not want bridge deal.
He wants big contract and Kings are not ready to commit to him.

GVs big contract is MUCH less than a PLD big concract. The latter is a must. While the former has very little leverage and will ultimately be about half the size of PLD (with near the same production...and a better attitude).

 

[KingsHockey24]

I'm interested in seeing PLD punk around Leon/McDavid in the playoffs.

 

[kings11]

I would expect this….

Byfield-Kopitar-Kempe
Arvidsson-Danault-Moore
Fiala-PLD-Kayilev
Grundstrom-Lizotte-Kupari
JAD, McEwen, Fagemo

Trade Lizotte as well and sign Bjugstad and it looks ok.. still think we need to move Arvy for cap reasons

 

[Johnny Utah]

Trade Lizotte as well and sign Bjugstad and it looks ok.. still think we need to move Arvy for cap reasons

Byfield-Kopitar-Kempe
Moore-Danault-Arvidsson
Fiala-PLD-Kayilev
Grundstrom-Kupari-Fagemo (shoots R) OR against tougher teams McEwen (shoots R)
JAD

Kings will move one of Grunstrom or Lizotte in the PLD deal...

If they move Tank then...

Byfield-Kopitar-Kempe
Moore-Danault-Arvidsson
Fiala-PLD-Kayilev
JAD/Fagemo-Lizotte-Kupari or against tougher teams McEwen.

 

[kings11]

My stupid opinion is that Gabe will have a monster year whether it be as a King or a Jet. Blake cornered himself by not being proactive and seeing that his center depth evaporated and now he’s trying to correct that by likely overpaying in both assets and salary..
On a positive note, this would move Arty up the lineup and next to a legit top 6 center. Being attached to PLD likely turns Arty into a 25-35 goal scorer this season and blunts the pain of moving Gabe.
If we can also get Dillon with some retention then it’s a win - win for both clubs with the Jets likely winning in the long term..
we would still need to move Ardvisson as we still would need a G to split time with Copley

Byfield - Kopitar - Kempe

Fiala - Dubois - Kaliyev

Moore - Danault- Kupari

Grundstrom - Lizotte - Kassian

Anderson - Doughty

Gavrikov - Roy

Dillion - Clarke

 

[KingsHockey24]

Johnny get brace face MacEwen out of these line-ups.

That's almost as bad as penciling in Austin Watson.

 

[Peter James Bond II]

Vilardi + Iafallo + #2 MTL 2024 just acquired

PLD (extended) Dillon (50% retained) + #1 2023 18 OA.

18 OA in this draft will land a great prosepct...but the Jets wouldn't do this.
Vilardi is the best player in this deal (in 1-2 years) so make them pay some.
I don't see why the Kings would deal Gabe...unless there is a contract snafu.
Yannetti and staff will have to all hunker down within 8 hours round the clock until Wednesday,
if a deal like this was struck...and go back to working the 10 to 20 tier.

EDITED.

 

[Johnny Utah]

Johnny get brace face MacEwen out of these line-ups.

That's almost as bad as penciling in Austin Watson.

I have a feeling the Kings will qualify him. He's 26, they gave up a 5th for him, and coming off a trade and a broken jaw.

If they don't then they will look at Kassian, Lucic, Reaves, Ritchie, etc....

 

[Nasti]

If it’s Vilardi, we’d literally have one right hand shot who can score, and he’s likely gone within a year. I can’t be the only one concerned about this.

 

[JKG33]

I really, really like PLD. Being I'm Winnipeg I've seem him play a bunch. He'll be a great fit on this team hopefully on a line with Fiala.

I'm really sad to give up Vilardi tho, much rather get value outta Byfield before its too late

 

[Johnny Utah]

If it’s Vilardi, we’d literally have one right hand shot who can score, and he’s likely gone within a year. I can’t be the only one concerned about this.

Arvidsson and Fagemo all shoot right.

Kempe and Grundstrom also shoot R, one plays LW though.

 

[Maynard]

Kayilev and Fagemo both shoot right.

Kaliyev shoots left.

 

[tny760]

Arvidsson, Kayilev and Fagemo all shoot right.

Kempe and Grundstrom also shoot R, one plays LW though.

breh

 

[Johnny Utah]

Kaliyev shoots left.

My bad, you are correct.

 

[Nasti]

Arvidsson and Fagemo all shoot right.

Kempe and Grundstrom also shoot R, one plays LW though.

Arvidsson does and like I said, he’s likely gone within a year. Fagemo is not a sure thing by any means and the other two shoot left.

 

[Peter James Bond II]

More rumors that PLD really wants to play in MTL.
Thus begs the 3 way wrinkle.

To Jets:
Vilardi + Iafallo

To MTL:
PLD
Kings #1 2024

To Kings:
Hellebuyck
MTL 2023 #5 OA

Yeah, no way MTL gives up #5 OA. Give Kent Hughes his son, Jack Hughes too. LOL