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

[unicornpig]

Just move the 17th pick and Kevin Fiala for Jason Robertson and call it a day.

id rather just offer sheet him and then move fiala for upgrade at D

 

[Ziggy Stardust]

id rather just offer sheet him and then move fiala for upgrade at D

The offer sheet would cost the team four 1st round picks, and given it's the Kings, who knows where those picks will land between 2027 to 2030.

 

[unicornpig]

The offer sheet would cost the team four 1st round picks, and given it's the Kings, who knows where those picks will land between 2027 to 2030.

11.9 is 2 1sts, wonder if stars match that. Could be a gamble if the kings are lottery team next year. If stars match then offer sheet borque

 

[johnjm22]

my roster prediction for the start of training camp is


Panarin-Byfield-Kempe
Fiala-unknown UFA*-Laferriere
Turcotte-Laughton-Moore
Wright-Helenius-Armia
Ward/Lee/UFA**

Anderson-Doughty
Edmundson-Clarke
Dumoulin-Ceci
Moverare or replacement level UFA

Kuemper
Forseberg

* probably low excitement level mid tier

"Wait til the trade deadline rolls around... let's give them another 5 months to evaluate before we get upset" says you know who...

unknown UFA* = Jack Roslovic, come on down!

I hope you guys are correct. This is exactly what I want. I just wish DJ Smith was the coach.

The Kings NEED to be bad. The worse they are the better. The roster above sucks. And that's a good thing.

 

[Ziggy Stardust]

I hope you guys are correct. This is exactly what I want. I just wish DJ Smith was the coach.

The Kings NEED to be bad. The worse they are the better. The roster above sucks. And that's a good thing.

Just wait until Holland deals an unprotected first next year for Darnell Nurse.

 

[Johnny Utah]

I hope you guys are correct. This is exactly what I want. I just wish DJ Smith was the coach.

The Kings NEED to be bad. The worse they are the better. The roster above sucks. And that's a good thing.

Laughton is not signed and it’s not looking good the closer it gets to July 1st.

 

[FSL KINGS]

Sounds like Tuch to Washington

 

[johnjm22]

Laughton is not signed and it’s not looking good the closer it gets to July 1st.

This is his last opportunity to get paid big.

Very few centers are available right now. He'd be foolish not to test free agency.

 

[Ziggy Stardust]

Here's your list of center options come July 1:

Scott Laughton
Claude Giroux
Boone Jenner
Adam Henrique
Nick Cousins
Kevin Hayes
Jack Roslovic
Noel Acciari
Lars Eller
Calle Jarnkrok
Kevin Stenlund
Gustav Nyquist
Colton Sissons
Alex Kerfoot
Kasperi Kapanen
Luke Glendening
Oskar Sundqvist
Tyson Jost
Teddy Blueger

Lot of fourth line fodder, but the Kings have that spot already occupied with Samuel Helenius, and they desperately need two centers this offseason.

They're also royally f***ed if Byfield continues to perform like he normally does.

 

[Ziggy Stardust]

 

[kingsholygrail]

 

[Johnny Utah]

Here's your list of center options come July 1:

Scott Laughton
Claude Giroux
Boone Jenner
Adam Henrique
Nick Cousins
Kevin Hayes
Jack Roslovic
Noel Acciari
Lars Eller
Calle Jarnkrok
Kevin Stenlund
Gustav Nyquist
Colton Sissons
Alex Kerfoot
Kasperi Kapanen
Luke Glendening
Oskar Sundqvist
Tyson Jost
Teddy Blueger

Lot of fourth line fodder, but the Kings have that spot already occupied with Samuel Helenius, and they desperately need two centers this offseason.

They're also royally f***ed if Byfield continues to perform like he normally does.

Brutal. I would take Jenner but no way Kings land Jenner and re sign Laughton.

 

[funky]

Does anyone actually care? Let me know when it is a notable player like Brant Clarke.

 

[Ziggy Stardust]

Does anyone actually care? Let me know when it is a notable player like Brant Clarke.

That’s the future Kings’ #2 center you’re talking about!

 

[Reaper45]

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Ken Holland is meatwad.

 

[DoktorJeep]

Reign GM has been more active than the Kings. Oh wait isn’t that now Ken Holland doing both roles, or has he put his son in charge of Ontario?

 

[HockeyEsoterics]

Reign GM has been more active than the Kings. Oh wait isn’t that now Ken Holland doing both roles, or has he put his son in charge of Ontario?

Excellent question but since Pinelli signed an SPC it's Hollands call anyway.

 

[DoktorJeep]

Excellent question but since Pinelli signed an SPC it's Hollands call anyway.

What’s this record book Kenny refers to in every interview? The Guyden record book, or the Dryden record book.

 

[johnjm22]

they desperately need two centers this offseason.

Didn't Holland say in the presser he expects Connors to be on the team?

They're also royally f***ed if Byfield continues to perform like he normally does.

And if Kuemper doesn't find his game.

 

[FSL KINGS]

Anthony Matcha still available UFA.
He's Big!

The field is narrowing down to Laughton, Laferriere, EP40 for 1C. Maybe Holland has something up his sleeve.

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

someone please doordash holland that prune juice already

 

[Johnny Utah]

I’m actually glad the Kings are not making dumb moves right now. These prices are insane. They need to restock the prospect pool and have 3 of the top 50 players to do so.

But only signing Pinelli and Jamsen is a bit head scratching.

 

[bland]

This is his last opportunity to get paid big.

Very few centers are available right now. He'd be foolish not to test free agency.

I am sure Holland is busier looking for a big fish before circling back for Laughton

 

[Johnny Utah]

If Kenny can’t sign Laughton I would give Calgary the 2nd they are asking for Zary.

 

[funky]

If Kenny can’t sign Laughton I would give Calgary the 2nd they are asking for Zary.

We have enough wingers, don’t we? He’s been nicked up with injuries. There still might be some room to grill if he can stay healthy. His dad is in phenomenal shape so hopefully he gets his dad’s genes and has a long career