Confirmed with Link: Rieder and Wedgewood for Kuemper

[Mosby]

Just breaking as per Friedman

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[RABBIT]

hopefully this isnt a sign Raanta isnt staying

 

[SniperHF]

Friedman's didn't sound all that confirmed but Craig says it's done:


Kuemper coming with an extension would be a potential indicator of what might happen elsewhere

Unless they just want both I guess.

 

[WrinkledPossum]

I like Kuemper but hopefully the part where Friedman says "involves Kuemper" means that there's a decent add on LAs side. At least a 3rd please.

 

[Mosby]

I love the idea of a Raanta/Kuemper tandem. This deal could include an extended Kuemper.

I really like Toby. I really don’t like his agent.

Glad we’re moving on from Wedgewood. He was a nice change from Domingue, but that’s all.

 

[johnjm22]

Kings fan here. Kuemper has been great for us.

What do you guys think of Rieder and Wedgewood?

 

[RABBIT]

yeah i would be friggin psyched if we keep Kuemper and Raanta both. That's a good 1-2, Raanta needs to be this team's starter though. I do not want to see him leave.

 

[RABBIT]

Kings fan here. Kuemper has been great for us.

What do you guys think of Rieder and Wedgewood?

Wedgewood is kind of like Quick, small, fast and agile. Rieder will have a breakaway a game, just can't seem to shoot.

 

[SniperHF]

What do you guys think of Rieder and Wedgewood?

Rieder would be a great fit on LA (or any team). He's a perfect 3L PKing winger with speed. Hands are kinda ehhh but hey everyone's got flaws.

Wedge has shown flashes but IMO isn't ready to be a backup to a team looking to do damage in the playoffs. I'd want a vet ahead of him.

 

[MIGs Dog]

Kings fan here. Kuemper has been great for us.

What do you guys think of Rieder and Wedgewood?

Rieder good on the PK. Scored two shorties on the same shift once!

 

[Vitto79]

A ufa goalie for Rieder is a good move for LA to n my opinion

 

[moosemeister]

Could also be a strategy to get Raanta signed too.

 

[Mosby]

Extension is 2 x 1.85 per Bob

 

[SniperHF]

That's pretty cheap, they could keep Raanta if Raanta doesn't hate the idea of being pushed a bit by the backup.

I'm not sure on the value of Rieder for Kuemper though, seems a little LA slanted.

 

[_Del_]

Could also be a strategy to get Raanta signed too.

Or a good way to not have him sign...

 

[Muppet]

Boy I really hope this isn't a sign that Raanta is gone. Kuemper certainly isn't bad, but he sure as hell isn't a starter. J.C will be happy he doesn't have to deal with Rieder's agent now

 

[RABBIT]

God i hope this is a move to solidify our goaltending, not replace something we already have.

 

[Mosby]

WW as backup to an injury prone Quick is a ballsy move by LA

 

[SniperHF]

WW as backup to an injury prone Quick is a ballsy move by LA

Yeah. I think they need to get someone else too for a pick or something.

 

[RABBIT]

seems Chayka envisions keeping them both for the future.

 

[moosemeister]

We also cleared a contract too

 

[Muppet]

So who is the stickiest out of Hamilton, Crouse or perhaps Strome to take Rieder's spot?

 

[RABBIT]

We also have to remember this:



Lebrun speaking very definitively. I don't think the intention is to trade Raanta.

 

[SniperHF]

15 percent retention on Rieder for reasons.

 

[XX]

Low risk high upside gamble with Keumper. He is at that age where guys start to manifest starter ability. He's a decent backup.

Shame about Rieder's injury