TSN: Pearson traded to Pittsburgh

[Little Psycho]

It was time. So disappointing.

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[Inner Turbulence]

I hear for Hagelin

 

[BigBrown]

Almost unthinkable just a couple of years ago. He had some injuries, lost confidence and was never the same. Sad to part with the guy when his value is at an all time low.

 

[KINGS17]

If it's Hagelin for Pearson, sure Hagelin adds some speed, but he is 30 years old. This trade doesn't do much for the Kings unless Blake is hoping to flip Hagelin to a contender for a prospect or pick at the deadline. Hopefully, there is more than just Hagelin coming back in this deal, but I doubt it.

 

[Albi]

I hear for Hagelin

I hope not...we need picks and prospects, not irrelevant veterans

 

[BigBrown]

Pearson for Hagelin, one for one trade. That´s pretty atrocious, I must say.

 

[kingsboy11]

I don't get this. If we wanted a guy who could skate well and can't score I'd rather play Wagner

 

[Inner Turbulence]

If it's Hagelin for Pearson, sure Hagelin adds some speed, but he is 30 years old. This trade doesn't do much for the Kings unless Blake is hoping to flip Hagelin to a contender for a prospect or pick at the deadline. Hopefully, there is more than just Hagelin coming back in this deal, but I doubt it.

Just "word of mouth" information so far. Hope there's more in it. Could be to get out from under Pearsons contract. Which is a depressing thought from just a year ago. I was quite optimistic about his "new approach" under Stevens.

 

[Little Psycho]

 

[DAkings20]

Would of much rather gotten a pick

 

[Little Psycho]

Wish it was picks. This need needs to rebuild.

 

[Nodoughtyboutit]

I was hoping for a pick, but maybe he's just deadline fodder. And his contract is up at the end of the season.

 

[The Night King]

Uhhh.

 

[BigBrown]

Carl Hagelin having a good season is basically like Tanner Pearson having a bad one, stat wise. Not gonna help much. I guess it´s basically just to get rid of Pearsons contract. Might be able to flip Hagelin for a third or something at the deadline.

 

[Fat Elvis]

So, LA got older?

 

[Ziggy Stardust]

Pearson’s contract is awful, $3.75M for two more additional years of doing nothing but playing like a pansy.

This was a way to get out of it. And thank god we no longer have to see that 70s line together ever again.

 

[The Old Master]

Wish it was picks. This need needs to rebuild.

he can easily be flipped at the deadline. how about a scouting report for us pen fans?

 

[GoldenBearHockey]

If it's Hagelin for Pearson, sure Hagelin adds some speed, but he is 30 years old. This trade doesn't do much for the Kings unless Blake is hoping to flip Hagelin to a contender for a prospect or pick at the deadline. Hopefully, there is more than just Hagelin coming back in this deal, but I doubt it.

I think it's this, he gets out of the cap hit for Pearson, Hagelin is a UFA so think term.....plus he can flip for a 3rd or 4th later on....

It's not a blockbuster, it's a wakeup call to rest of team possibly, but it also gives Blake flexibility now...or more than he had....

I don't love it, but don't hate it...it just...is

 

[KingsFan7824]

What part of hard cap don't people get? Can't trade a guy with 2 years left after this one just for picks. Not when he's got 0 goals and 1 point in 17 games, and selling very low. Beggars cannot be choosers. You want Pearson gone, you take what's out there.

Assuming they don't re-sign him, that's $4m off the cap, which is Doughty's raise.

 

[SFKingshomer]

Good move to clear 4 million in dead cap and you can always trade Hagelin for a pick or decent prospect.

 

[WHOneedsSOX]

Hagelin is a free agent this summer. His $4+ million cap hit expires. That's all this was for the Kings. Not sure if I like it. Pearson was absolutely awful this season but at least he's young and has upside.

Edit: Kings will almost assuredly flip Hagelin at the deadline for a pick. So it's basically Pearson for cap space and a 3rdish round pick.

 

[Moses Doughty]

The only way I’m ok with this is if we trade hagelin for picks at the deadline or earlier

Removing Pearson’s contract helps however

 

[kings11]

Hagelin is a free agent this summer. His $4+ million cap hit expires. That's all this was for the Kings. Not sure if I like it. Pearson was absolutely awful this season but at least he's young and has upside.

Edit: Kings will almost assuredly flip Hagelin at the deadline for a pick. So it's basically Pearson for cap space and a 3rdish round pick.

Exactly, the FO has its sights set on someone and they’re taking the Lakers route by acquiring one year deals... it’s a dump for Panarin(example) and a lose for Hughes

 

[Bandit]

Thanks for everything Tanner. Sorry your game fell off a cliff. Hope your wife likes Pittsburgh...

 

[KingsHockey24]

Pittsburgh retains.

I'm happy with this deal. Pearson is a bum.