2017 Offseason Thread 5.0 Summer Doldrums

[Statto]

I just don't see Ladue being sent down.

I didn't either, not until MacDermids recent push. It's either LaDue or MacDermid imho. Frolin is a FA signing who webhad coverted for a while so I can only assume they like him . Nor would it help Blake in the FA market if he waived Frolin without playing a competitive game. Fantenberg is a lock to make the team as I feel he has been our 4th best defenseman in pre-season. So if we are starting to think MacDermid is going to make it I'm not sure where LaDue fits unless we carry 8 D.

 

[Basilisk]

I didn't either, not until MacDermids recent push. It's either LaDue or MacDermid imho. Frolin is a FA signing who webhad coverted for a while so I can only assume they like him . Nor would it help Blake in the FA market if he waived Frolin without playing a competitive game. Fantenberg is a lock to make the team as I feel he has been our 4th best defenseman in pre-season. So if we are starting to think MacDermid is going to make it I'm not sure where LaDue fits unless we carry 8 D.

Let LaDue go down to Ontario & battle Gravel for the title of the AHL's best defenseman. They'll push each other to greater heights. Bring them up only after they've clearly dominated.

 

[Reaper45]

You don't want to lose MacDermid, so you send down Fantenberg or LaDue. Call one up as the first injury call up. I'd send LaDue down personally.

 

[Statto]

You don't want to lose MacDermid, so you send down Fantenberg or LaDue. Call one up as the first injury call up. I'd send LaDue down personally.

I agree LaDue has done nothing in preseason to stand out from the pack. I like him but he has to earn his spot and for me he hasn't done that. Fantenberg has looked like a middle pairing d-man never mind a bottom pairing.

 

[damacles1156]

I am starting to think Brodz and Kempe don't make the team, both have been extremely mediocre.

Fantenberg most likely makes the team, always thought he was NHL material.

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

FWIW

 

[Steve Zissou]

I am starting to think Brodz and Kempe don't make the team, both have been extremely mediocre.

Fantenberg most likely makes the team, always thought he was NHL material.

Although it would be nice to have some more offensive firepower in the today's NHL with another 'shooter mentality' type of player who has a great wrist shot, Brodz def. has not done anything in pre-season to warrant time up on the big club to start the season.

 

[KingsHockey24]

FWIW

Welp, with that said there's a MUCH higher chance MacDermid starts the season in the AHL this year.

 

[KingsFan7824]

Everyone playing for a spot has something going for them. Fantenberg has some skill, and can apparently play either side. MacDermid has the physicality. LaDue is right handed, with some skill. Folin is right handed, and is the 4th most experienced d-man on the roster. If they're going with a rare CBA provision, that nobody was bringing up in conversation over the entire summer, it's all but a lock MacDermid will be starting the year in Ontario.

 

[JoVel]

How has Boko been looking for you guys?

 

[Riofan]

MacDermid's play dictates he will be starting the year in Ontario. Seems a step behind, raw and one dimensional.

 

[CTKingsFan]

My guess is LaDue makes it over MacDermid just based on being a right handed shot.

I don't think I saw on here, but, fwiw, John Hoven reported last night that Chris Lee has been released from his PTO.

 

[Statto]

If MacDermid doesn't have to clear waivers then LaDue gets the spot. I'd put money on getting a call up at some point, maybe against the Flames.

 

[KINGS17]

I am starting to think Brodz and Kempe don't make the team, both have been extremely mediocre.

Fantenberg most likely makes the team, always thought he was NHL material.

How can this be? Sutter is no longer here blocking young players from making the NHL roster.

On another note, I hope Brown finds success this season. He has worked extremely hard, and has been too often maligned.

 

[KingsHockey24]

Kings/Ducks today should be fun.

Hopefully MacDermid is dressed and can go beat up Bieksa.

 

[Kingsfan1]

If MacDermid doesn't have to clear waivers then LaDue gets the spot. I'd put money on getting a call up at some point, maybe against the Flames.

Exactly I don't think Macdermid is ready honestly but I wanted him on the team just so he can fight anyone who takes liberties at our players. Especially Tkachuk . Kid is one tough sob, and I love it

 

[Kingsfan1]

To add to my post above if I'm not mistaken since they are sending Macdermid down pretty much confirmed by Rosen , I'm guessing this means Ladue is making the team right

Forbort-Doughty
Muzzin-Martinez
Fantenberg-Ladue
Folin

 

[SettlementRichie10]

Wasn't Martinez-Muzzin an utter disaster all last year? Why are we putting them back together?

 

[Kingsfan1]

Wasn't Martinez-Muzzin an utter disaster all last year? Why are we putting them back together?

Huge disaster but apparently Muzzin was the problem and they expect him to bounce back. If they continue to suck I'm sure Stevens will switch around Ladue and Martinez . He did it last game I believe

 

[Herby]

If Muzzin doesn't bounce back we are going to be kicking ourselves for not selling him when his value was at such a high level. Amazing how he made the Canadian World Cup team and a little over a year later we are discussing whether he can bounce back and be a good 2nd pair defenseman.

 

[KingsFan7824]

Wasn't Martinez-Muzzin an utter disaster all last year? Why are we putting them back together?

How much wasn't a disaster all last year?

 

[KingsFan7824]

If Muzzin doesn't bounce back we are going to be kicking ourselves for not selling him when his value was at such a high level. Amazing how he made the Canadian World Cup team and a little over a year later we are discussing whether he can bounce back and be a good 2nd pair defenseman.

Who was talking about selling him when his value was high though? Who saw Muzzin being as terrible as he was last year? Granted, maybe not saying a lot, but he might've been the best d-man in the SJ series. No reason to think he'd be trash. He was awful from the first game he played in the World Cup to game 82. It looked like he was playing on one leg all year, so if he wasn't hurt, I have no idea what was wrong with him. He's already looked better in a couple pre-season games.

 

[regulate]

Muzzin looks like a new player this preseason, and he is practically leading the NHL in scoring in the preseason to boot. If he turns it around, it will go a long way towards changing the dynamics of our team. Apparently he stayed here to train all summer.

 

[Reaper45]

MacDermid's play dictates he will be starting the year in Ontario. Seems a step behind, raw and one dimensional.

Uh what?

 

[Telos]

If Muzzin doesn't bounce back we are going to be kicking ourselves for not selling him when his value was at such a high level. Amazing how he made the Canadian World Cup team and a little over a year later we are discussing whether he can bounce back and be a good 2nd pair defenseman.

The other side of that coin is more devastating though. Without him, we are a one-man band on defense.