GDT: Training Camp 2023

[Statto]

I wouldn’t deal Roy - Spence is very small, same with Anderson. I stood next to both again today at the season ticket event. So basically that would leave Doughty, Gabby, and Englund as the only big Kings D. I wouldn’t call Doughty big either.

One of the reasons Vegas beat Edmonton is their D is huge and made it tough on the skilled forwards. Hague, McNabb, Petro are all huge and physical. Even Whitecloud plays a chippy game. Theodore and Martinez aren’t small either and they aren’t scared to get involved physically either.

I would, along with Arvidsson and Bjornföt. I’d then upgrade LD3 with a physical guy and goaltending. We have plenty of forwards to fill out the top 12 skaters.

 

[Maurice of Orange]

Looks like the Kings are going the 11F-7D-2G for atleast the first two games while Kaliyev serves out his suspension.

Anderson-Dolan and David Rittich on waivers.

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

If I'm under 25 in this org I'm asking for a trade ASAP so the Kings don't ruin my career by artificially deflating my income potential with waiver/RFA games

 

[KingsHockey24]

Looks like the Kings are going the 11F-7D-2G for atleast the first two games while Kaliyev serves out his suspension.

Anderson-Dolan and David Rittich on waivers.

In comes Clifford.

Johnny Utah and I right now:

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

So 11-7 to start the season

I see the plan is working perfectly hahahahaha

What could possibly go wrong with the worst bench manager in the league

christ on a cracker this whole org is just oozing incompetence and I'm glad the nationals are catching onto it, need someone to put these guys on the hotseat since the locals are too f***ing chickenshit to say anything but yes master

 

[FSL KINGS]

Martin Jones on waivers! Time for a goalie upgrade!

Also need to trade for Muzzin.

 

[KingsHockey24]

Martin Jones on waivers! Time for a goalie upgrade!

Also need to trade for Muzzin.

We must all come together and manifest.

 

[chris kontos]

martin jones is miles ahead of any of the present nightmares we have in goal. the money aspect makes claiming him a non statrter unfortunately

 

[SettlementRichie10]

I wouldn’t deal Roy - Spence is very small, same with Anderson. I stood next to both again today at the season ticket event. So basically that would leave Doughty, Gabby, and Englund as the only big Kings D. I wouldn’t call Doughty big either.

One of the reasons Vegas beat Edmonton is their D is huge and made it tough on the skilled forwards. Hague, McNabb, Petro are all huge and physical. Even Whitecloud plays a chippy game. Theodore and Martinez aren’t small either and they aren’t scared to get involved physically either.

Clarke is bigger than Doughty.

 

[Johnny Utah]

AJ Greer or Lafferty would be a good fit here, too bad no cap room.

 

[regulate]

Rittich did not go on waivers today as expected, JAD did. Expect to see Spence sent down tomorrow for the initial roster (12F, 6D, 3G) including suspended Kaliyev to be CAP compliant, then the Kings waive Rittich by Tuesday and bring Spence back up prior to opening day on Wednesday. Clever ploy if true, better chance for Rittich to get through the waiver process, but not foolproof. Tampa and Colorado looking for goalies due to injury, Martin Jones one player waived today that those teams could find interesting.

 

[chris kontos]

I was wrong about martin jones cap hit being too expensive- read where its 875k. Thekings should snatch this guy up somehow

 

[King'sPawn]

Looks like the Kings are going the 11F-7D-2G for atleast the first two games while Kaliyev serves out his suspension.

Anderson-Dolan and David Rittich on waivers.

Rittich was not put on waivers yet.

Are they actually going to send down Kaliyev, Byfield, or Spence down to the AHL to continue their plan of kicking the can down the road? Edit: Or are they going to waive Copley?

 

[Chazz Reinhold]

Rittich was not put on waivers yet.

Are they actually going to send down Kaliyev, Byfield, or Spence down to the AHL to continue their plan of kicking the can down the road?

Is it really that big of a deal if it's for one day to try to avoid Rittich being claimed while still being cap compliant?

 

[tny760]

guess the reign vs gulls camp game is on youtube today if anyone's interested

 

[chris kontos]

LTIR- the saviour of wayward gm's

 

[King'sPawn]

Is it really that big of a deal if it's for one day to try to avoid Rittich being claimed while still being cap compliant?

They still eventually need to send a goalie down if they send someone else down, unless they never plan to call someone back up.

 

[AbsentMojo]

Rittich was not put on waivers yet.

Are they actually going to send down Kaliyev, Byfield, or Spence down to the AHL to continue their plan of kicking the can down the road? Edit: Or are they going to waive Copley?

Can they send Kaliyev down before he serves his suspension?

 

[AbsentMojo]

I was wrong about martin jones cap hit being too expensive- read where its 875k. Thekings should snatch this guy up somehow

Look at Jones save pct for last 5 years.. if nothing he's consistent: Martin Jones at eliteprospects.com

 

[King'sPawn]

Can they send Kaliyev down before he serves his suspension?

Yes, but he will still have to serve his suspension when he comes back up.

 

[Chazz Reinhold]

They still eventually need to send a goalie down if they send someone else down, unless they never plan to call someone back up.

It sounds like that’s exactly the plan to avoid goalie-needy teams from taking Rittich off waivers tomorrow for the opening day rosters. It sounds like it’s a one-day maneuver.

 

[AbsentMojo]

Yes, but he will still have to serve his suspension when he comes back up.

Interesting. I'd send him down for the first 5 games - some very tough opponents to start and Laf looked good. Edit: 7D 11F is def not ideal

 

[Kingfan1967]

Yes, but he will still have to serve his suspension when he comes back up.

then better to get it out of the way now before injuries make it harder to recall players.

 

[ru4reals]

If I'm under 25 in this org I'm asking for a trade ASAP so the Kings don't ruin my career by artificially deflating my income potential with waiver/RFA games

I was thinking the same thing too funny.

 

[bland]

If I'm under 25 in this org I'm asking for a trade ASAP so the Kings don't ruin my career by artificially deflating my income potential with waiver/RFA games

This is actually a very interesting point that deserves broader discussion.

Kings prospects given the slow boil, sleight of hand waiver bullshit, and minimal playing time in the roles they were drafted to play have or could see their earning potential limited while in this franchise.

We heard directly from McLellan last year that there was dissatisfaction among the AHL squad that felt they were better than those playing in LA who were under guaranteed contracts.

Obviously there's a lot more to it, but its not out of the question that it could impact the organization.