Off Season Thread: Kings Roster Moves

[Raccoon Jesus]

It's tough to say without seeing what kind of D-man McNabb becomes. He seems more two-way like Martinez (obviously slower) than a straight offensive d-man or a total defensive plodder.

 

[KingCanadain1976]

I think McNabb is going to be Martinez eventual replacement. I'm thinking its a Slava Jack situation when hes proven he can. A mart will be traded.

 

[Ziggy Stardust]

I think McNabb is going to be Martinez eventual replacement. I'm thinking its a Slava Jack situation when hes proven he can. A mart will be traded.

Two completely different types of players. I see McNabb being Regehr's successor if all goes well for him.

 

[KingCanadain1976]

Two completely different types of players. I see McNabb being Regehr's successor if all goes well for him.

McNabb has a 100 mph shot I see him developing into a physical defense man with offensive upside. He will also get 2nd pp mins

 

[HYORI 1963]

Think of McNabb as Dion Phaneuf Lite.

 

[HYORI 1963]

I hope the play of Zuccarello has opened Lombardi's eyes about giving Weal a serious look. I thought Zuc, hands down, was the most effective forward for the rags.

 

[Ziggy Stardust]

Seems like The Mayor likes to jump the gun with his rumors.

https://twitter.com/mayorNHL/status/491712446201999361

Kyle Clifford to Toronto. Likely scenario with his former agent hired as #TML asst GM today.

 

[scramble91]

Seems like The Mayor likes to jump the gun with his rumors.

https://twitter.com/mayorNHL/status/491712446201999361

Yea that correlation seems more like an eklund thing.

Look at the leafs who just signed booth and is already riddled with bottom 6 players. I don't see tml having any need for clifford

 

[Reclamation Project]

Seems like The Mayor likes to jump the gun with his rumors.

https://twitter.com/mayorNHL/status/491712446201999361

Should I take it to the bank sooner then later?

 

[goosh]

I hope the play of Zuccarello has opened Lombardi's eyes about giving Weal a serious look. I thought Zuc, hands down, was the most effective forward for the rags.

Seriously. And it's not like Weal doesn't like to get into the dirty areas -- he doesn't shy away from contact at all!

It boggles my mind how Shore, due to his intangibles and supposed good defensive play, is guaranteed a spot on our future roster while Weal is destined to go somewhere else.

He deserves his shot, and he deserves it here!

 

[HYORI 1963]

Seriously. And it's not like Weal doesn't like to get into the dirty areas -- he doesn't shy away from contact at all!

It boggles my mind how Shore, due to his intangibles and supposed good defensive play, is guaranteed a spot on our future roster while Weal is destined to go somewhere else.

He deserves his shot, and he deserves it here!

Absolutely! Weal's one prospect that I'm most eager to see in a kings uni. I know Shore will be a king shortly, but I truly, truly hope that DL can find room for both Shore and Weal. I just think Weal's going to be an amazing hockey player.

 

[HYORI 1963]

Seems like The Mayor likes to jump the gun with his rumors.

https://twitter.com/mayorNHL/status/491712446201999361

Well, I don't know about TOR, but I'm almost certain that one of Clifford, King or Nolan will get moved to make room for Andreoff.

 

[King'sPawn]

Seriously. And it's not like Weal doesn't like to get into the dirty areas -- he doesn't shy away from contact at all!

It boggles my mind how Shore, due to his intangibles and supposed good defensive play, is guaranteed a spot on our future roster while Weal is destined to go somewhere else.

He deserves his shot, and he deserves it here!

Weal bounces off players like they are wearing sumo suits. Physical play is meaningless if you can't do it effectively.

 

[HYORI 1963]

Weal bounces off players like they are wearing sumo suits. Physical play is meaningless if you can't do it effectively.

I've watched about dozen MAN games and the only bouncing I saw from Weal was when he was bouncing up and down after he had scored a goal.

 

[Statto]

I hope the play of Zuccarello has opened Lombardi's eyes about giving Weal a serious look. I thought Zuc, hands down, was the most effective forward for the rags.

I agree Zuc was their best forward, hands down. If Weal can play that type of game for us, allowing time to develop in the role, then I'd be OK with him replacing Lewis, Clifford or King this year.

 

[CanadianKingsFan14]

According to Eklund the Kings have serious interest in Peter Mueller. Could he be a better fit on our 3rd line over King? He's only 26 and still has potential if he can stay healthy.

 

[KingsHockey24]

According to Eklund the Kings have serious interest in Peter Mueller. Could he be a better fit on our 3rd line over King? He's only 26 and still has potential if he can stay healthy.

What happend to Mueller?

 

[HYORI 1963]

According to Eklund the Kings have serious interest in Peter Mueller. Could he be a better fit on our 3rd line over King? He's only 26 and still has potential if he can stay healthy.

Lombardi's probably having difficult time negotiating with King, and is looking for a potential value replacement.

 

[Captain Mittens*]

According to Eklund the Kings have serious interest in Peter Mueller. Could he be a better fit on our 3rd line over King? He's only 26 and still has potential if he can stay healthy.

Unless it's involving the Flyers, don't believe Eklund

 

[tigermask48]

According to Eklund the Kings have serious interest in Peter Mueller. Could he be a better fit on our 3rd line over King? He's only 26 and still has potential if he can stay healthy.

Glad to know we aren't getting Mueller. Do not want.

 

[Captain Mittens*]

Think of McNabb as Dion Phaneuf Lite.

All the good with none of the bad?

 

[Johnny Utah]

Watching the tough guys like Nolan, Clifford and Andreoff over the past few years in both the pre-season, rookie games and regular season, I think Andreoff has more potential than all.

Clifford sadly, has peaked. He also isn't the fighter he once was because of 2 concussions. Nolan has emerged as good fighter but his play has slipped and he went from an everyday player during the first cup run to a healthy scratch.

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

What happend to Mueller?

Concussions, unfortunately. Don't see him fitting anyway, even if I like him.

But it's just so far out of left field it might be true!

 

[Tadite]

Well, I don't know about TOR, but I'm almost certain that one of Clifford, King or Nolan will get moved to make room for Andreoff.

I'm honestly a bit perplexed by these types of pro-Andreoff posts. Guys a decent 3rd liner in the AHL but at the beginning of the year he was arguably 4-5 players down on the call-up list (after Pearson, Toffali, Vey, and even maybe Shore or Deslauriers). Clifford/Nolan/King are are noticeably better players by any real classification of hockey be it scoring, physicality, or defense. I suppose if 3+ players get injured be may get a shot on the 4th line. But as far as I'm concerned Shore is the next likely call-up.

 

[seen em all]

Watching the tough guys like Nolan, Clifford and Andreoff over the past few years in both the pre-season, rookie games and regular season, I think Andreoff has more potential than all.

Clifford sadly, has peaked. He also isn't the fighter he once was because of 2 concussions. Nolan has emerged as good fighter but his play has slipped and he went from an everyday player during the first cup run to a healthy scratch.

Scott Sabourin might turns some heads at traiming camp.