Lucic can go. I was for the trade, and still for it. But wow, did he not show up for what Lombardi brought him in for.
It's not going to be what it was, no matter how much retooling Lombardi does. I'd rather see Brown stay if it means having to trade a young asset with him. If the Kings are just another team at this point, and with the last 2 years they may very well be, I don't even mind Brown's contract, or his 10 goals per year.
The Kings have to prove themselves again. I don't think they have the trust anymore. No more flip switching. No more it's just the regular season. No more watch out, here come the Kings. Once that balloon pops, I'm not sure you can re-inflate it.