GDT: NHL Entry draft thread : Kings traded down w/ Mtl #21 for #26, 57 and 198

[Moses Doughty]

Nice bit of business for Washington to get Thompson for a pair of thirds. Pull a Boston and redirect him to LA

 

[Kudelski37]

the 2nd is for next year.

The trade included this year's 4th rounder too. I was saying the Kings didn't want to wait until the 6th round to draft a goalie so they had to with the 2nd rounder.

 

[ru4reals]

Didn't we already draft Christopher Gibson. Deja Vu all over again.

 

[Omni Owl]

I am actually Rob Blake guys.

I wouldn't admit that around these parts.

 

[Schmooley]

Nice bit of business for Washington to get Thompson for a pair of thirds. Pull a Boston and redirect him to LA

Two 3rds for Thompson is really good. Would have liked him in LA for that price

 

[Moses Doughty]

Two 3rds for Thompson is really good. Would have liked him in LA for that price

For sure (if Vegas would've kept him in division)

 

[sinister6000]

Do you think LA can get a 2nd next year for Kaliyev? I mean the Rangers suckered some dummy to trade a 2nd for Lias Anderson!!

 

[funky]

Blake is taking a page right of the Lombardi’s book and trying to get War and Peace read so he knows how to deal with Kaliyev

Trading all our picks gives him a little bit extra time before he hast to hit the waves

 

[tny760]

Nice bit of business for Washington to get Thompson for a pair of thirds. Pull a Boston and redirect him to LA

https://x.com/i/web/status/1807092200313897038

ruthless

 

[Schrute farms]

OMG that's ^^^ Vegas Knights in a nutshell

 

[MonkeysUncle]

Anyone hear what's going on with Kaliyev or anything on Matt Roy's rights

 

[RocketKing]

Arty has a really tough road now not getting traded. He’s going to be an NHL scrub in Ontario because GMs don’t see enough value to trade for him.

 

[FSL KINGS]

Anyone hear what's going on with Kaliyev or anything on Matt Roy's rights

Kaliyev is one of the best, cheapest options with a chance to breakout the King's have. Probably traded for a middle six forward.

 

[King'sPawn]

For the most part, I'm admittedly underwhelmed so far with the draft.

The good - trading down from 21 to 26 + acquiring picks
The meh - Trading what seems to be a lot for Jeannot, apparently not getting traction on dealing Kaliyev
The unknown - If Greentree will fit in with the org and if George was the right goalie taken

 

[MonkeysUncle]

For the most part, I'm admittedly underwhelmed so far with the draft.

The good - trading down from 21 to 26 + acquiring picks
The meh - Trading what seems to be a lot for Jeannot, apparently not getting traction on dealing Kaliyev
The unknown - If Greentree will fit in with the org and if George was the right goalie taken

Taking some hits on my views. My problem with Jeannot if he was coming in with a cap hit of 1.5 or so, I'd be ok, but that 2.6 and Including a 2nd is what gets me. I dont care what other teams were offering, I would have looked elsewhere

 

[BaileyFan]

I’m expecting Bluc to either not qualify Kaliyev and simply release him to UFA or hold onto him through the end of camp and try to sneak him through waivers.

 

[Peter James Bond III]

The Kings have needed a legit heavyweight that can skate a regular shift and score a few goals. 24 a few yrs ago and 41 pts. 1 more than PLD.Teams are going to run Clarke. Like Stone grabbed him last preseason and Brandt looked scared shttttlesss. And others have taken runs at him in Ontario. It’s part of the other teams game plan. No longer will happen. Tired of the Kings getting cheap shotted and this won’t happen as much.

You may just see the entire team play with a little more courage and knowing their backs are covered. I read that Jeannot was dealing with injuries the last few yrs. Hopefully, he’s healthy and a reason why he tailed off. Contract yr and hopefully has a big yr

Jeannot had 40 goals his last yr in juniors. As I recall. He can pot some. Iafallo never scored 20 on line 1 w Kopi.

 

[apadilla]

F*** Ducks slide in ahead of us

Dang clock blockers.

 

[apadilla]

1. Stain Solberg 6'2" (LD)
2. EJ Emery - 6'3" (RD)
3. Charlie Elick - 6'3" (RD)
4. Adam Kleber - 6'5" (RD)
5. Jesse Pulkkinen - 6'5" (LD)

If the Kings ended up with any of these 5 with their first two picks, I'd be really happy! The first two listed will probably be gone by pick 26. Maybe Elick at 26 and Pulkkinen at 57? I'd be jazzed! Clearing the crease needs to be a priority.

Was very sad, until I read about the Jeanott trade. Now, just a little sad.

 

[KingsHockey24]

20 million dollars left to spend after the Jeannot trade.

Gotta re-sign QB and Spence ASAP.

 

[Schrute farms]

For the most part, I'm admittedly underwhelmed so far with the draft.

The good - trading down from 21 to 26 + acquiring picks
The meh - Trading what seems to be a lot for Jeannot, apparently not getting traction on dealing Kaliyev
The unknown - If Greentree will fit in with the org and if George was the right goalie taken

Agreed.

It'll be interesting to look back at this draft in 6-8 years and evaluate it -- namely:

• Solberg miss if we'd have stayed at #21 -- is he a stud or dud?
• Did Greentree become a top 6 player and worth passing on #21?
• Did George become an NHL goalie and thus a smart move moving down to add him?
• Was Tanner J a good trade adding him to the current team and changing the team mindset, giving young guys a big/tough guy as help, etc.? Or was he yet another wasted asset trade by Blake?

 

[Statto]

For the most part, I'm admittedly underwhelmed so far with the draft.

The good - trading down from 21 to 26 + acquiring picks
The meh - Trading what seems to be a lot for Jeannot, apparently not getting traction on dealing Kaliyev
The unknown - If Greentree will fit in with the org and if George was the right goalie taken

I think on the face of it they are decent picks but as you say they are ultimately unknowns.

 

[sinister6000]

Time to move on from Blake Lizotte. I sure as hell don't want to see him as our 3rd line center.

 

[Peter James Bond III]

Just dealt the 6th and a 7th to Anaheim to move up to take Jared Woolley.

LA acquires pick 164 from Anaheim for picks 182 and 214.
6'4" 207 lb LHD out of London...played with Kaleb Lawrence and at the Memorial Cup...he must have looked good.

Jared Woolley - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Eliteprospects.com hockey player profile of Jared Woolley, 2006-02-27 Port Hope, ON, CAN Canada. Most recently in the undefined with London Knights. Complete player biography and stats.

www.eliteprospects.com

Defensively, Woolley’s overpowering. He throws big hits at his blue line, beats down opponents in front of his net, sets picks, and traps attackers along the boards. In transition, he’s always looking for the high-value breakout pass and deceives opponents to get it. He joins rushes, walks in space before firing, and tries to set up chances around the slot. -EliteProspects 2024 NHL Draft Guide

Looks like London added him, midseason from a lower league...that bodes well, to be added to London, when they're making a run. Kings probably saw him a lot. Was over a PPG in the lower league.

2021-22	Trinity College School	CISAA	11	1	1	2	10	-
	Quinte Red Devils U16 AAA	ETAHL U16	26	2	11	13	24	-	Playoffs	8	1	7	8	0	-
2022-23	Quinte Red Devils U18 AAA	ETAHL U18	36	5	19	24	52	-	Playoffs	7	0	4	4	2	-
2023-24	St. Thomas Stars	GOJHL	19	6	15	21	32	-
	London Knights	OHL	37	3	2	5	21	5	Playoffs	16	1	2	3	4	0

 

[kovacro]

Woolley is a solid pick. Very good value. Comes from a tremendous junior program in London. Really like this.