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

[RumHam]

I don't think they have many choices.

They cant go into the season with that defense. The forwards arent great but the defense is going to be a huge liability under Laviolette. They dont have the speed or puck moving abilities and they will get exposed when the forwards arent supporting as much coming back into their own zone. Guys will be open in the slot all night.

 

[RumHam]

with who? for what? how does it work with the salary cap?

Ken Holland and his staff get paid to do that Im just a fan on the internet. And as a paying customer that lineup is unacceptable after the year they just had.

 

[HockeyEsoterics]

They cant go into the season with that defense.

Sure they can.

Every player but Clarke is under contract.

The forwards arent great but the defense is going to be a huge liability under Laviolette. They dont have the speed or puck moving abilities and they will get exposed when the forwards arent supporting as much coming back into their own zone. Guys will be open in the slot all night.

I agree that it's not ideal... but until someone explains to me exactly HOW it's going to change I'm not listening.

 

[Johnny Utah]

Take any combo of Ceci, Kuemper, and Dumoullin and pick up some salary.

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

The rumors are getting out of control.


Now here's a real head scratcher.


Why would the Kings want to commit themselves to Bobrovsky?

Because he's the only regular goalie left in the league older the Kuemper AND twice as expensive to boot!

#masterclass

 

[HockeyEsoterics]

Take any combo of Ceci, Kuemper, and Dumoullin and pick up some salary.

HOW?

 

[FSL KINGS]

I do, because they have limited assets to expend in order to address said D.

Also, Kenny “didn’t do anything wrong”, remember?

There are absolutely opportunities to "improve" the team for Holland. They're in the clearance bin.

& Just because Holland batted 1,000 last season doesn't mean he can't do it again this season!

Get cooking Kenny!

 

[Johnny Utah]

HOW?

I’m just saying IF Holland is to make a deal for Nurse I hope one of those three is included.

If he picks up Nurse, a D has to go out in that deal or shipped out in another deal. For roster room and salary constraints.

 

[FSL KINGS]

I’m just saying IF Holland is to make a deal for Nurse I hope one of those three is included.

If he picks up Nurse, a D has to go out in that deal or shipped out in another deal. For roster room and salary constraints.

Don't worry, Pit & Philly likely outbid us on Nurse.

 

[HockeyEsoterics]

I’m just saying IF Holland is to make a deal for Nurse I hope one of those three is included.

If he picks up Nurse, a D has to go out in that deal or shipped out in another deal. For roster room and salary constraints.

and I'm saying "how"?

 

[Johnny Utah]

and I'm saying "how"?

Oh you are asking me to play GM?

I would assume Dumoullin and any combination of 3rd round pick and/or a B or C rated prospect with Oilers retaining some salary.

Or Kings could jettison Ceci or Dumoullin another way - and trade Kuemper straight up for Nurse with Oilers picking up 2 million.

Nurse shoots Left so sadly Dumoullin has to go, not Ceci. Kings can't take back the entire salary and have room to re-sign Clarke and add a 1 or 2C, so Oilers need to retain, which is what most pundits are saying they might have to do. I would not move Edmundson and I know the Kings really like him. Anderson should not be going anywhere...

Oilers need a goalie still...

 

[HockeyEsoterics]

sorry... you just wanna keep wasting time.

honestly it's my fault for looking for anything else... carry one. I'll shut up.

 

[bland]

I think the proper move is to just fold the franchise and let us go on with our lives.

 

[Johnny Utah]

sorry... you just wanna keep wasting time.

honestly it's my fault for looking for anything else... carry one. I'll shut up.

So I am not hired?

What would you do? And don't say rebuild...

 

[HockeyEsoterics]

So I am not hired?

What would you do? And don't say rebuild...

the only person I would trust less than you with an NHL club is me

 

[Johnny Utah]

the only person I would trust less than you with an NHL club is me

LOL.

If I had the money I would buy an ECHL team and create the Danbury Trashers 2.0.

 

[HockeyEsoterics]

LOL.

If I had the money I would buy an ECHL team and create the Danbury Trashers 2.0.

buy the USHL californa expansion team

 

[Johnny Utah]

buy the USHL californa expansion team

Is fighting allowed?

Jack Sparkes played there a few seasons ago...

 

[HockeyEsoterics]

Is fighting allowed?

Jack Sparkes played there a few seasons ago...

easier to ask for forgivenss than permission right?

EDIT : got it backwards

 

[FSL KINGS]

Byram & Greenway to Hawks for 4th overall

At least we don't have to figure out how to fit Bryam's next contract.

 

[johnjm22]

So many interesting trades these last couple days.

Considering what I think of Byram, I like that deal for Buffalo.

 

[Chaddeus Stevens]

So many interesting trades these last couple days.

Considering what I think of Byram, I like that deal for Buffalo.

You and like 95% of the trade board, it seems.

 

[Ollie Weeks]

If Doughty is actually receptive to his role being tweaked, I find the notion of him and Nurse as a second pair kind of interesting, in an abstract, animal-tested-product kind of way.

 

[FSL KINGS]

No Kings trades yet?

You know what would be funny? If Holland tricked everyone & brought the same roster back for next season.

Only thing worse than Nurse or Dumoulin & Ceci.

 

[bland]

If Doughty is actually receptive to his role being tweaked, I find the notion of him and Nurse as a second pair kind of interesting, in an abstract, animal-tested-product kind of way.

Its not all that different than Doughty and Muzzin, but with dad noises.