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Rumor: Planning Ahead: 2019 Off-Season Part 2

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Ziggy Stardust said:
Two of the oddest jerseys I've seen worn by fans: #29 Steven Finn and #2 Doug Zmolek, and they definitely weren't sweatshop knockoffs. There is no greater sign of dedication than a fan who spends money on a Zmolek or Finn Kings' sweater.
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Wearing a Chinese knockoff Doug Zmolek jersey should get you banned from every NHL arena. Finn I'd be OK with.
 
Maple Leafs, Kings pursuing Hutton — The Fourth Period
The Toronto Maple Leafs and Los Angeles Kings are two of several teams interested in pending unrestricted free agent defenceman Ben Hutton, TFP has learned.

Hutton, 26, became eligible for unrestricted free agent status after the Vancouver Canucks failed to extend him a qualifying offer.

The Canucks, however, are still in the mix and have expressed their desire to re-sign Hutton, who made $2.8 million this season.

While Hutton is a left-handed defenceman, and the Maple Leafs are primarily in the market for a right-shooting blueliner, Leafs defenceman Travis Dermott is out six months after undergoing shoulder surgery and may not be back in the lineup until November. Dermott also plays the right side, despite being a left-handed shot.

The Kings are lacking on the left side, with Derek Forbort being the only left-handed blueliner they currently have with NHL experience.

A number of other teams in the market for a left-handed defenceman, including the Montreal Canadiens and Detroit Red Wings, though it’s unclear if these particular teams have reached out to Hutton’s agent.

In 69 games with the Canucks this season, Hutton registered five goals and 15 assists for 20 points.
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Anyone think Pavelski would want to sign here 'cuz of our coach? Has this been brought up before? Thanks!!!
 
Basilisk said:
Anyone think Pavelski would want to sign here 'cuz of our coach? Has this been brought up before? Thanks!!!
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Zero chance. Pavelski wants to contend. I'm one of the few who doesn't believe we are as bad as last year ended up, but we're definitely not contenders. If he was a free agent last summer and we hadn't signed Kovalchuk yet but still had McLellan, I could maybe see it.
 
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Raccoon Jesus said:
The only thing Pavs is coming to the Kings for is leverage. See Jumbo.
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Worked out for Kovalchuk though. Probably got himself an extra $6m for calling the Kings bluff.

But yeah, there really hasn't been one word about the Kings in any of these free agent rumors. Likely for good reason. The grades were too bad to get to go to prom this year.
 
Basilisk said:
Anyone think Pavelski would want to sign here 'cuz of our coach? Has this been brought up before? Thanks!!!
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No, because the Kings are not looking to sign aging players, they are looking to insert youth into the lineup. Signing Pavelski, or any UFA forward, takes away a spot for a young player. They already have too many forwards as is.
 
The Kings are going to be a pretty bad team next year as well. They aren't getting any high level talent at this point and are just going to save their money. It will be just some warm bodies to hold spots until the kids are ready. I expect them to be in the bottom 5 again at least in overall record.
 
KingsFan7824 said:
Worked out for Kovalchuk though. Probably got himself an extra $6m for calling the Kings bluff.

But yeah, there really hasn't been one word about the Kings in any of these free agent rumors. Likely for good reason. The grades were too bad to get to go to prom this year.
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Supposedly they kicked the tires on Hutton and Brandon Tanev. Placeholders and nothing more.
 
With the tv contract up with nbcsn in a couple years, it didn’t surprise me that NY/NJ won the draft lottery. Chicago getting the third pick was just over compensation. The Rangers are the usual team to push forward all there chips, but I think that NJ is going for it.

My money is on Panarin signing with the Devils. Subban, the Bread Man, Hall, Hischier and Hughes is completely realistic and deadly. Best top 5 in the metro by a mile. The weakness is keeping goals out of the net, specifically at goalie and left D.

That’s where Rob Blake steps in. Showcase one: Jon Quick. Multiple Cup winner, Conn Smythe, Vezina snub, American hero, heir to Mike Richter and New England born. Cory Schneider and Ty Smyth to LA, done.

Showcase two: Derek Forbort. Cup winner. Stalwart at D, has a left hand and has registered a shot on goal at all levels. Carried Drew Doughty to a Norris. History of being able to keep up with ringers, late first round project and able to find both Dakotas on a map. 2nd and 5th rounders straight up, done!
 
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DoktorJeep said:
With the tv contract up with nbcsn in a couple years, it didn’t surprise me that NY/NJ won the draft lottery. Chicago getting the third pick was just over compensation. The Rangers are the usual team to push forward all there chips, but I think that NJ is going for it.

My money is on Panarin signing with the Devils. Subban, the Bread Man, Hall, Hischier and Hughes is completely realistic and deadly. Best top 5 in the metro by a mile. The weakness is keeping goals out of the net, specifically at goalie and left D.

That’s where Rob Blake steps in. Showcase one: Jon Quick. Multiple Cup winner, Conn Smythe, Vezina snub, American hero, heir to Mike Richter and New England born. Cory Schneider and Ty Smyth to LA, done.

Showcase two: Derek Forbort. Cup winner. Stalwart at D, has a left hand and has registered a shot on goal at all levels. Carried Drew Doughty to a Norris. History of being able to keep up with ringers, late first round project and able to find both Dakotas on a map. 2nd and 5th rounders straight up, done!
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Calder Cup winner.
 
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Colin Miller might be heading to Buffalo according to reports. With them already having Bogosian, Montour, and Ristolainen on the right side on defense, looks like the Ristolainen being traded rumors might be true. Would like to see the Kings get him, not sure what Buffalo would want...it’d probably be too expensive for the Kings taste...
 
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Cook24 said:
Colin Miller might be heading to Buffalo according to reports. With them already having Bogosian, Montoya, and Ristolainen on the right side on defense, looks like the Ristolainen being traded rumors might be true. Would like to see the Kings get him, not sure what Buffalo would want...it’d probably be too expensive for the Kings taste...
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They can finally have Toffoli.
 
People describe Ristolainen as Jack Johnson 2.0, albeit prime JJ. Would we really want that?
 
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