Rumor: 2018-19 Kings News/Rumors/Tidbits

[Sol]

Just saw the Kovalchuk thread on nationals. I'm honestly surprised by the haters there from all those teams. You'd think we just won the cup by the shit talking.

 

[Ziggy Stardust]

 

[YP44]

I wonder how often he is able to deliver his "A game" over the course of an 82 game schedule

 

[Ziggy Stardust]

I wonder how often he is able to deliver his "A game" over the course of an 82 game schedule

If he can’t beat out Thompson of a spot in the lineup, then that’s not a very good “A-Game.”

 

[Johnny Utah]

Rob Blake has shown he has no problem putting guys on waivers - so someone like Thompson could easily end up there. But, with Brodz out, who knows...

 

[Sol]

Thompson is extremly disappointing

 

[KingsHockey24]

Rob Blake has shown he has no problem putting guys on waivers - so someone like Thompson could easily end up there. But, with Brodz out, who knows...

I'm hoping for Rempal to get the spot but Etem has looked decent.

 

[Reaper45]

Trade Martinez for Wood and a pick. Gives the Kings a killer 3rd line and allows Brickley to play full time.

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

FWIW Amadio was our best forward vs. Vancouver. Seemed to thrive with the greater role and certainly has the two-way consciousness that Kings Cs have come to symbolize. He was creative and strong on the puck and I think the biggest complaint about him last year was that he was just so vanilla, like a slightly souped-up Nick Shore...but he was shaking people last night!

 

[BigKing]

I'm hoping for Rempal to get the spot but Etem has looked decent.

I saw zero from Rempal in the two Staples games that shows he should be on the opening night roster. He looks destined for Ontario.

 

[HowDareYou]

Los Angeles LA Kings Reebok Gray NHL Hockey Jersey Men's Large NWOT | eBay

possible third rumored grey jersey? never seen this one before

 

[YP44]

Los Angeles LA Kings Reebok Gray NHL Hockey Jersey Men's Large NWOT | eBay

possible third rumored grey jersey? never seen this one before

nope that is a Chinese knock off and an old one. New jersey will be Adidas

 

[Brodeur]

Trade Martinez for Wood and a pick. Gives the Kings a killer 3rd line and allows Brickley to play full time.

I don't think the Devils are actively looking to move Wood; Shero himself has said that Wood has a bunch of untapped potential if his hands/brain ever catch up to his skates. It's just a tough negotiation since Wood has zero leverage (no arbitration rights, can't sign an offer sheet). Reilly Smith (and Torey Krug) was in the same boat a few years ago with the Bruins and he didn't sign until September 29th of that year.

 

[KingsHockey24]

 

[redcard]

Rob Blake has shown he has no problem putting guys on waivers - so someone like Thompson could easily end up there. But, with Brodz out, who knows...

You're right, especially considering Thompson's $1.65M cap hit. Not much risk of anyone wanting to take on that contract and if he did get claimed the extra cap room would be a nice consolation.

 

[Sol]

Wow that sucks for him. He was looking good.

 

[KingCanadain1976]

If he can’t beat out Thompson of a spot in the lineup, then that’s not a very good “A-Game.”

I honestly don't think he should be inn competition for his job Idealy he should be playng 3 c with kempe and ifallo and move lewis to 4th line Amadio is a play maker scorer not a checking 4th line player

 

[lexlavender]

If Stevens and Blake stop sticking their heads in their butts and actually put up an Iafallo-Amadio-Kempe 3rd line, maybe I'll have more faith in Stevens.

But forcing Kempe at Center and starting Thompson on the team will start my faith draining rapidly from my body.

 

[Bandit]

If Stevens and Blake stop sticking their heads in their butts and actually put up an Iafallo-Amadio-Kempe 3rd line, maybe I'll have more faith in Stevens.

But forcing Kempe at Center and starting Thompson on the team will start my faith draining rapidly from my body.

That's not faith.

 

[regulate]

If Stevens and Blake stop sticking their heads in their butts and actually put up an Iafallo-Amadio-Kempe 3rd line, maybe I'll have more faith in Stevens.

But forcing Kempe at Center and starting Thompson on the team will start my faith draining rapidly from my body.

I could live with Thompson playing if he would utilize the 3rd line as you stated. Not sure Kempe has ever played on the right side though.

 

[damacles1156]

Watched the reply of the game. Kings look really slow for a team that has youth and supposedly an updated\tempo system.

That's sometimes a downside of going with more youth, they can't play the game fast consistently. Vets looked rusty too though it's preseason.

 

[KINGS17]

Watched the reply of the game. Kings look really slow for a team that has youth and supposedly an updated\tempo system.

That's sometimes a downside of going with more youth, they can't play the game fast consistently. Vets looked rusty too though it's preseason.

Yeah, moving your feet fast isn't everything. A player has to think fast too.

 

[Reaper45]

I don't think the Devils are actively looking to move Wood; Shero himself has said that Wood has a bunch of untapped potential if his hands/brain ever catch up to his skates. It's just a tough negotiation since Wood has zero leverage (no arbitration rights, can't sign an offer sheet). Reilly Smith (and Torey Krug) was in the same boat a few years ago with the Bruins and he didn't sign until September 29th of that year.

I dont think they are either but maybe Martinez would sway them?

 

[King'sPawn]

The next round of cuts should be announced today or tomorrow, right?

 

[regulate]

The next round of cuts should be announced today or tomorrow, right?

Seems it would have to be today (Saturday) since Reign camp opens today.