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

[KingsHockey24]

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.

I have an awful feeling it's gonna be Alex Kerfoot or Gustav Nyquist.

 

[RumHam]

They need to restock the prospect pool and have 3 of the top 50 players to do so.

Yannetti hasnt picked an NHL regular since when? Clarke in the 2020-21 draft? The draft is as much of a bummer as the season

 

[FSL KINGS]

Last season, after striking out on improving the D after Spence requested a trade, Holland spent extra cap on Ceci & Dumoulin.

 

[FSL KINGS]

With Clarke trapped behind Doughty & Ceci, what center are we trading him for?

Alternatively, Every delayed penalty, Clarke crashes the crease. With instincts like that, should we just move Clarke to center?

 

[Statto]

I have zero info on this but...

people keep saying "they have to" and... uh... they don't.

They "have to" if they want to achieve some of the goals that some people imagine they must achieve but the reality is all they "have to do" is pay the people they have contracts with and I'm not ever sure I know what the penalty would be if they DIDN'T do that.

I don't think whatever happens will be for lack of effort or desire... I just think sometimes your options are what they are and you just do what you can. In this case I think their options are incredibly limited.

I agree. My “they have to” is very much driven by hope and not expectation.

 

[Sol]

So f***ing dumb that Pinelli fanfics continue

 

[FSL KINGS]

I agree. My “they have to” is very much driven by hope and not expectation.

If they want to make the playoffs in an improving division, the current roster needs improvement.

 

[FSL KINGS]

Alright, just sign a college free agent center. Worked with Blake Lizotte.