Waived: [LAK] Kings place G Cal Petersen on waivers (UPD: Cleared)

[MileHIGHAvz]

How does Jonathan Quick's wife Jessica Quick reacting to news that Cal peterson got waived make you think shes saying Quick sucks?

If you think Quick is bad you would be questioning the team for waiving their other goalie

 

[Namikaze Minato]

If you think Quick is bad you would be questioning the team for waiving their other goalie

uhhhhh, f***in what?

Edit: i get it now, it makes more sense that the tweeter isnt quicks actual wife.

 

[mouser]

I think if they ride out this season the buyout is really mild, like less than $2M for the next 3 years.

The buyout is bad. Petersen has a $4m signing bonus next season,

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[syz]

Only a couple weeks removed from Kings fans giving him a reach around for his game against the Oilers where the Kings actually blocked more shots than he saved.

 

[Kingspiracy]

Only a couple weeks removed from Kings fans giving him a reach around for his game against the Oilers where the Kings actually blocked more shots than he saved.

You got us, we love Cal, he's awesome

 

[SoundAndFury]

The buyout is bad. Petersen has a $4m signing bonus next season,

So the contract is not only terribly overpaid, has NTC AND is basically buyout-proof... Who the hell signed this thing... The guy was decent 1B at the best of times, these guys go for 3 mil. 5 mil here and all the marbles... Ridiculous.

 

[2-4 Slashin]

He was inconsistent but honestly wasn't terrible until he signed his contract. I mean, there were enough signs to not sign him to such a deal, so this one is definitely around Blake's neck, but he had a good showing at the World Championship and did play decently with the Kings before. He had some leverage in negotiations and the Kings were willing to bet on at least giving him three years to see he could take the spot, but he has just been a complete disaster since.

In the end, the immense pressure to take over for Quick and be the bonafide #1 of the team just mentally obliterated him. There really is no other reason or description for his performance. He hasn't been good at all, but you can literally see the mental devastation in his eyes when he is out on the ice. He looks like a guy that doesn't believe he could stop anything and wills it into existence. He has the physical attributes and the capability of being a decent goaltender, but I don't think there is any way to save his mental state at the moment. Maybe something happens in the minors that helps him find his way back, but I think his mind is toast.

He is a weird case in that he has all the tools, but is the most visibly defeated goaltender I've ever seen.

This! I’ve been saying this to my Kings friends for the last year. He just has it in his eyes! It’s sad because he has the tools and seems very likable. But he’s just an on ice mental wreck.

 

[Gabe Kupari]

Someone said his numbers have gotten worse and worse every year.

Mentally weak

 

[Nasti]

Jonathan Quick's wife...

Pretty sure his wife’s name is Jacqueline.

 

[MikeyMike01]

10.8M for goaltending below .900 yikes

 

[Osprey]

This was fun to read through again:

Confirmed Signing with Link: - [LAK] Cal Petersen signs extension with the Kings (3 years, $5M AAV)

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Posters were called "ignorant" and "uninformed" for questioning the contract.

 

[Frolov 6'3]

Confirmed Signing with Link: - [LAK] Cal Petersen signs extension with the Kings (3 years, $5M AAV)

forums.hfboards.com

Posters were called "ignorant" and "uninformed" for questioning the contract.

Oh no.

Hopefully everyone gets an excuse letter.

 

[serp]

Kings are obviously stuck with the contract. This is either in the hopes of kicking him in the butt so he plays better or just putting him in the AHL . Wierd contract in the first place . Guess its getting bought out in the offseason ?

 

[elchud]

Buffalo could buyout the Petersen contract. BUF will have a lot of cap space next season and then it's 3 seasons with a small cap hit.

 

[Fjordy]

Buffalo could buyout the Petersen contract. BUF will have a lot of cap space next season and then it's 3 seasons with a small cap hit.

And why do we need it? Are we going to claim guy who didn't want to play for Buffalo, who sucks, and just buyout him?

 

[elchud]

If they add Turcotte for the trouble, sure

 

[Vitto79]

No chance Buffalo or Chicago says suuuuuure ?

 

[Cardiac Jerks]

He made his choice. Enjoy the short career, Cal.

I’m sure all that money will help ease the pain.

 

[GreatSaveLuongo]

Oilers might want to take a chance for him rather than Campbell

 

[threeVo]

Brutal contract when it was signed still bad right now. Hope this guy has fun in Ontario

 

[kings11]

Someone said his numbers have gotten worse and worse every year.

Mentally weak

Yup, you can see him talking to himself after every goal and then he looks like he just gives up

If they add Turcotte for the trouble, sure

How about Fagemo? Bigger, faster and just as shot happy version of Ardvisson

 

[Pinkfloyd]

The Ducks or Sharks? They seem to be aiming for dead last.

Both teams are doing just fine with the goaltending they have if their intent is to tank. Nobody needs a 5 mil goalie you can't buy out until 2024. I would hope the Sharks are willing to be paid to take him on depending on what the Kings were willing to do in that regard but if they want to run with Copley rather than take on Reimer then they'd have to wait for us to move Reimer elsewhere to do that for them. My guess is that unless they're really desperate to move Petersen, they will wait until next year's bonus is paid then trade him with retention for a contract.

 

[rajuabju]

Our best move is to leave him in Ontario and eat the contract. Maybe buyout after next year. We all thought it was silly when the contract was handed out. At least Blake has realized his mistake. Hopefully he minimizes the damage as best as he can.

While it sucks, it also doesnt really matter. We're not competing for a Cup in the next 1-2 years, and we have enough cap space, with substantial additional space getting freed up after this season as well as next, so we'll be able to sign all our RFA's without much trouble.

 

[BiolaRunner]

The Ducks or Sharks? They seem to be aiming for dead last.

We're doing just fine with that without taking on another $5 million/year goalie.

 

[Zman5778]

No chance Buffalo or Chicago says suuuuuure ?

In Buffalo, we've got our own issues in goal. No real room (or desire) to deal with a guy that basically needs to be re-built from the ground up.