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Proposal: Rakell to the Kings

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On second thought, the deal here in the OP is a fair deal for Rakell. I started thinking about what it would acquire to acquire Moore separately, and it was similar to what we acquired Rakell for. (A 2nd and a B prospect). A 1st + 2nd + two B prospects of value is a fair deal for Rakell. While I would rather acquire a younger version of what Moore is now and then trade for Moore separately, I think that OP and everyone else in here saying this is a fair deal are right.
 
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Toby Flenderson said:
I guess it’s not bad. I’m still very interested in adding Fiala if the kings are souring on him.
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I don't think he's available. He had a rough 1st half this year but he's REALLY picked it up lately and is looking amazing next to his new linemates (Byfield and Laferriere).

Plus he has a NMC and it seems like he and his wife love it in So-Cal. Feels like things would need to get pretty bad with the Kings for him to waive his NMC. Crazier things have happened though.

Also leaves a big hole in the Kings lineup offensively if he's dealt so the Kings would need solid offensive talent coming back in return.
 
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unicornpig said:
rakell is barely an upgrade over moore to be adding a 1st.


one season does not make his career. but ok....
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He has five 20+ goal seasons. Moore has 1. He has seven 40+ point seasons. Moore has 2.

And Moore has been seriously struggling this year while Rakell has been having a great year.

Saying Rakell is barely an upgrade over Moore is a pretty questionable take (respectfully).

Rakell is a clear cut top 6 forward - Moore is a solid 3rd liner (or middle 6 forward when he's on). Also, Rakell is a right shot who can help the Kings powerplay - just on handedness alone Rakell would be a solid upgrade over Moore.

I do question whether it's worth giving up the 1st or not and I'd love if the Kings could find a way to get the deal done without a first - But with the year Rakell is having, the fact that he comes with a very reasonable $5m cap hit for this season + the next 3 seasons, and the fact that he's one of very few right shot scoring wingers potentially available on the trade market - You might have to bite the bullet and send the 1st to get the deal done.

I was also trying to make this deal as fair/realistic as possible. If the mock trade included something like a 2nd and a 4th instead of a 1st - I'm sure people would be telling me to pound sand lol.
 
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Rakell gets more in todays NHL. Quality RW scorers are in demand. Just nothing LA has I want. If the Kraken say thing a trade like this helps the cause, I like a number 1 plus Wright as starting points.
 
KopitarGOAT420 said:
He has five 20+ goal seasons. Moore has 1. He has seven 40+ point seasons. Moore has 2.

And Moore has been seriously struggling this year while Rakell has been having a great year.

Saying Rakell is barely an upgrade over Moore is a pretty questionable take (respectfully).

Rakell is a clear cut top 6 forward - Moore is a solid 3rd liner (or middle 6 forward when he's on). Also, Rakell is a right shot who can help the Kings powerplay - just on handedness alone Rakell would be a solid upgrade over Moore.

I do question whether it's worth giving up the 1st or not and I'd love if the Kings could find a way to get the deal done without a first - But with the year Rakell is having, the fact that he comes with a very reasonable $5m cap hit for this season + the next 3 seasons, and the fact that he's one of very few right shot scoring wingers potentially available on the trade market - You might have to bite the bullet and send the 1st to get the deal done.

I was also trying to make this deal as fair/realistic as possible. If the mock trade included something like a 2nd and a 4th instead of a 1st - I'm sure people would be telling me to pound sand lol.
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i think the poor take is trading away a 1st round pick for a 31 y/o.
 
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unicornpig said:
i think the poor take is trading away a 1st round pick for a 31 y/o.
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You might be right but this team needs help badly offensively if they're going to have a chance to get out of the 1st round.

Have to give to get. Adding another 20/30 goal scorer to the Kings roster (especially a right shot who can instantly slot onto their 1st PP unit) could be worth the 1st.
 
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