TSN: Pearson traded to Pittsburgh

[riznat]

Just clearing space for panarin

 

[DryIslandBartender]

Had to be done.

 

[WHOneedsSOX]

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

I don't know if it's a lose for Hughes. So far this season Hagelin is a more useful player than Pearson. Great speed obviously. Not much scoring but actually makes an impact on the game.

 

[Little Psycho]

Saving those extra coins

 

[KINGS17]

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.

Yeah, I think this is the first of a couple of moves. As you astutely point out the Kings rid themselves for a $4M cap hit at the end of the season. Hagelin will be easier to flip at the deadline as his contract expires at the end of the season. Get a prospect or a pick for Hagelin, and it's a good move for the Kings.

I think Pearson hasn't been himself ever since he broke his leg. That was a tough injury. I wish the guy the best and hope he makes it in Pittsburgh.

 

[SFKingshomer]

Saving those extra coins

I actually thought LA would have to retain on Pearson considering the term.

 

[Magicman]

Luc and Blake got the promotions because they believe the Kings can compete now. No rebuilding team brings in Kovlachuk at his age unless they think they can win now.

Lombardi for whatever faults and mistakes he made in some signings, wanted a rebuild, AEG wanted a winner.

If this ship isn't righted shortly before the deadline expect major changes.

As far as Pearson he showed up out of shape and not very motivated.

 

[KingsHockey24]

Well, we now have one of the fastest skaters in the NHL till the deadline.

 

[King'sPawn]

Kings get older and a rental?

****ing kidding me?

 

[Scottkmlps]

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.

Oh, just you wait, Hagelin will don a number in the 70's and be placed alongside Carter & Toffoli

 

[Axl Rhoadz]

Pittsburgh retains.

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

Yes, but he's perfected the art of mouthpiece chewing.

 

[Fat Elvis]

Well, it worked out so well with Rieder..... I expect pretty much the same.

 

[BigBrown]

Hopefully they´re still looking to move bodies. Might as well gut the team, a comeback isn´t looking very likely at this point. Martinez next?

 

[kings11]

I don't know if it's a lose for Hughes. So far this season Hagelin is a more useful player than Pearson. Great speed obviously. Not much scoring but actually makes an impact on the game.

Our problem is lack of scoring and as you just pointed out... this trade does nothing in that department.. We’ll continue to lose because the veteran leadership isn’t doing much and the depth players are pretty bad.. oh and our defense, well you saw how bad that is last night... So yeah, it’s really Lose for Hughes

 

[KopitarFAN]

Hagelin will be flipped for a 3rd or 4th at the deadline, unless things turnaround in a huge way.

 

[kovacro]

Not surprised he got shipped to the Pens. Would have liked Sprong but salaries do not match.

Well, Hagelin certainly has speed which the roster desperately needs an injection of.

 

[Scottkmlps]

Keep it rolling Rob. Don't let them sulk there way to another coaching change.

 

[Choralone]

Tanner Pearson: Thanks for your role in helping us win a cup. Sorry it hasn't worked out so well lately. Good luck in Pittsburg and I hope you get revitalized.

 

[crassbonanza]

This is pretty clearly a trade to make space. The question is, what does Blake want to do with that space? I honestly could see Nylander on the Kings, with Hags/Muzzin/picks going the other way. Not saying I like it, but I get the feeling that is what will happen next.

 

[DryIslandBartender]

Kings get older and a rental?

****ing kidding me?

He’ll be flipped at the deadline.

 

[bland]

Kings get older and a rental?

****ing kidding me?

All for a guy who can't do anything Wagner couldn't while also gaining valuable experience at 25% of the price.

Sure, maybe Hagelin gets flipped for a 3rd or 4th at the deadline. But this team doesn't need cap space to spend on another vet next summer, it needs picks.

Blake has been a disaster as GM. Every move has been the exact opposite of what the team needs to move forward.

 

[SFKingshomer]

Nylander would be good but Kings don't have the assets for that.

 

[bland]

He’ll be flipped at the deadline.

For very, very little.

 

[Fat Elvis]

Hopefully this is just the 1st domino

 

[WHOneedsSOX]

Our problem is lack of scoring and as you just pointed out... this trade does nothing in that department.. We’ll continue to lose because the veteran leadership isn’t doing much and the depth players are pretty bad.. oh and our defense, well you saw how bad that is last night... So yeah, it’s really Lose for Hughes

The Kings are also awful defensively so he'll help there. He's a really good PKer and plays well defensively. But the Kings d-men kind of suck this year so he won't help there.