Post-Game Talk: Tough Decisions- LA Kings Off-Season

[GoldenBearHockey]

Sorry they arent tyrning over 25% of the roster here

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

If Doughty is a King during pre season… then things I’d want to happen to Doughty and the people in charge would get me banned. Sick and tired of that bitch, respectfully f*** off Drew. But again, respectfully.

Don’t forget about Rasmus Andersson. Holland went hard after him last year. Will he re sign with Vegas after his terrible playoffs?

I would take Nurse if the Kings can rid of one or both of Ceci or Dumoullin.

Rasmus Andersson is the most overrated player in the league and i was so grateful he didn't want to be here

but he might have John Klingberg'ed himself for his next contract so i wouldn't be surprised if he just took something relatively cheap somewhere. Just hope it's not LA. Everyone saw how mediocre he was on a team with actual aspirations.

 

[RumHam]

Sorry they arent tyrning over 25% of the roster here

Yea when you look at the roster its just not possible to do an a single offseason. Even if they did some of these lineups posted are just as bad as last year it wouldnt even be worth the trouble

 

[FSL KINGS]

Sorry they aren't turning over 25% of the roster here

25% is 5.75 players?

Doughty contract extension could go bad. Don't think they're looking to move him. Possible

Kuemper, most likely cut if cap is needed or get a goalie without the injury issues. Sucks for Kuemper.

Dumoulin needs to go. Improvement or AHL call up. No reason to be here.

Clarke, same boat as Doughty with contract negotiations could go south.

Edmundson, Ceci, Mikey unlikely to move for different reasons.

Moore, probably not unless cap is needed for an upgrade.

Kopi gone so that's 1 & needs to be filled.

Laughton, he's not a good enough shutdown guy to justify the contract he's going to get.

Kuzzy probably gone

AHL call ups don't really count.

Likely gone
Dumoulin, Kuemper, Kopi, Kuzzy, Laughton
Maybe gone
Doughty, Clarke Edmundson, Moore

They also talked about dealing with the defense. Can they "fix" it by just moving Dumoulin out?

 

[FSL KINGS]

Yea when you look at the roster its just not possible to do an a single offseason. Even if they did some of these lineups posted are just as bad as last year it wouldnt even be worth the trouble

Let Holland cook. This is gunna be fun.

 

[FSL KINGS]

Guess it's time to check in with the King's blogosphere.

 

[GoldenBearHockey]

25% is 5.75 players?

Doughty contract extension could go bad. Don't think they're looking to move him. Possible

Kuemper, most likely cut if cap is needed or get a goalie without the injury issues. Sucks for Kuemper.

Dumoulin needs to go. Improvement or AHL call up. No reason to be here.

Clarke, same boat as Doughty with contract negotiations could go south.

Edmundson, Ceci, Mikey unlikely to move for different reasons.

Moore, probably not unless cap is needed for an upgrade.

Kopi gone so that's 1 & needs to be filled.

Laughton, he's not a good enough shutdown guy to justify the contract he's going to get.

Kuzzy probably gone

AHL call ups don't really count.

Likely gone
Dumoulin, Kuemper, Kopi, Kuzzy, Laughton
Maybe gone
Doughty, Clarke Edmundson, Moore

They also talked about dealing with the defense. Can they "fix" it by just moving Dumoulin out?

Your hopes and dreams does not constitute reality, Kopitar, Kuzmenko and Laughton are already gone, if they bring them back, that's another story. They still won't be turning over 25% of the roster

 

[funky]

Your hopes and dreams does not constitute reality, Kopitar, Kuzmenko and Laughton are already gone, if they bring them back, that's another story. They still won't be turning over 25% of the roster

Gone

Kopi
Kuz
Laughton
Moverare
Joseph

Holland wants to move 1 or 2 Dman

We are carrying 3 goalies w Portillo

It could get close.

 

[Lt Dan]

Your hopes and dreams does not constitute reality, Kopitar, Kuzmenko and Laughton are already gone,

 

[FSL KINGS]

Your hopes and dreams does not constitute reality, Kopitar, Kuzmenko and Laughton are already gone, if they bring them back, that's another story. They still won't be turning over 25% of the roster

You may not be wrong about hitting 25% turnover.

King's have 1 defender that can complete passes to the forwards & no defenders that can skate the puck out of the D zone. The new coach cannot run his system with this defense. Either major changes on D or they're mucking it up in the neutral zone all season & the coaching hire was pointless.

Biggest problem on D is Doughty & Ceci on the right side. That's two spots wasted on D that can't pass or skate. 15.5 AAV combined.

 

[kovacro]

Gone

Kopi
Kuz
Laughton
Moverare
Joseph

Holland wants to move 1 or 2 Dman

We are carrying 3 goalies w Portillo

It could get close.

Absolutely, I would think Mallot is a goner too. Maybe we see a Turcotte trade?

I don't see how there are not 5-7 new faces come opening night.

 

[GoldenBearHockey]

You may not be wrong about hitting 25% turnover.

King's have 1 defender that can complete passes to the forwards & no defenders that can skate the puck out of the D zone. The new coach cannot run his system with this defense. Either major changes on D or they're mucking it up in the neutral zone all season & the coaching hire was pointless.

Biggest problem on D is Doughty & Ceci on the right side. That's two spots wasted on D that can't pass or skate. 15.5 AAV combined.

I'm not saying they SHOULDN'T.....I'm saying realistically it won't happen, I would love to be wrong.

 

[Mats26]

I have no ideal what to expect this offseason, but Holland needs to fix that D core he put together. Need more speed and execution throughout the lineup as well.

 

[FSL KINGS]

 

[HockeyEsoterics]

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[Herby]

Guess it's time to check in with the King's blogosphere.

On Nurse.

"He won't be invited on to this podcast if he's traded here"

Seems like a ridiculous and maybe personal thing to say?

 

[Johnny Utah]

I actually met Nurse in Vegas last year when the Oilers eliminated the Knights. I wanted to hate him but he was actually friendly...

 

[kovacro]

On Nurse.

"He won't be invited on to this podcast if he's traded here"

Seems like a ridiculous and maybe personal thing to say?

Would seem that way. Let's hope we don't see Nurse dealt here regardless.

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

On Nurse.

"He won't be invited on to this podcast if he's traded here"

Seems like a ridiculous and maybe personal thing to say?

And smug and self important and all the other par for the course things

but Nurse:

 

[Maynard]

And smug and self important and all the other par for the course things

Par for the course for BOTH of the podcasters this organization has chosen to elevate.

 

[Telos]

I don't listen to their podcast, so I'd never know, but did they ever have Perry on? That's the first thing that came to mind, because if so, that would be a considerable contradiction. That said, fan bias and opinions are what they are, but I can't imagine them getting away from excluding or ignoring him if he were dealt to LA. Not many want to see him in LA, but it would be incredibly petty and unprofessional to do that. Most of these guys are probably people you wouldn't hate outside of hockey because if they were, they'd be locker room cancers that would get ejected for one reason or another, and everyone would know it.

 

[KingsOfCali25]

I don't care if any moves get made. I just want them to play the kids, be more offensive, and put themselves in the race for Dupont.

Can you imagine letting Doughty walk and getting Dupont!

 

[Statto]

Absolutely, I would think Mallot is a goner too. Maybe we see a Turcotte trade?

I don't see how there are not 5-7 new faces come opening night.

People keep saying to trade Turcotte but there is no point. He has little trade value, he’s on a minimum contract, he’s a good guy and gives 100%. He’s a reliable and responsible player, that’s quietly good in the draw and can play multiple roles.

The big issue with him is scoring. He might even give a bit more production under this sort of coach which would be great. But worst case he’s a perfect 13th forward as he’s plug and play anywhere in the lineup.

 

[tigermask48]

I don't listen to their podcast, so I'd never know, but did they ever have Perry on? That's the first thing that came to mind, because if so, that would be a considerable contradiction. That said, fan bias and opinions are what they are, but I can't imagine them getting away from excluding or ignoring him if he were dealt to LA. Not many want to see him in LA, but it would be incredibly petty and unprofessional to do that. Most of these guys are probably people you wouldn't hate outside of hockey because if they were, they'd be locker room cancers that would get ejected for one reason or another, and everyone would know it.

I would freakin hate Dustin Brown if he played for any other team. But he played for my team, so I love the man. Sometimes yo have to seperate your emotions from logic.

 

[KingsHockey24]

Per usual we'll end up with a center and defensmen no one has talked about in rumors.

It'll be like Elias Lindholm and Mike Matheson or something.