2019-20 Kings News/Rumors

[bouncesonly]

Having to rely on @nhl.discussion on instagram for better collated updates.

 

[Choralone]

Derek Forbort to Kings fans, probably: "But as I leave you, I want you to know: just think how much you're going to be missing. You don't have Forbort to kick around anymore. "

 

[Steve Zissou]

I wanted him gone as well. The only two vets I wanted to stay were Kopitar and Doughty and to some extent Quick.

The last couple of pages are filled with other users stating they also wanted Lewis jettison'ed outta here....

 

[kingsholygrail]

Lewis should've been moved a couple seasons ago.

 

[Schmooley]

Keeping lewis to keep drew poughty happy?

 

[Choralone]

It seems clear that our problem with Lewis is that no one else wants him. We're certainly not going to add assets to move him. His cap hit is still fairly negligible, so we'll just have him grow tomatoes or something.

 

[BigBrown]

Pretty sure had anyone offered something of value for Lewis he would have been traded. He just isn't a very good player at this point.

 

[Piston]

Trevor Lewis is done as an NHL player. I may be wrong, but no one is going to offer him a contract this off season just like no one was going to trade for him today. Please show the guy some respect- he earned it. He scored two goals in Game 6 against NJ in the 2012 finals, was the unsung hero for the team for many years, is a consummate team mate and is one of only 16 Kings all time to win two rings playing for us. This guy gave everything for the team and maximized a limited talent set. I wish him well and hope he has a great life after hockey.

 

[lumbergh]

Lewis should've been moved a couple seasons ago.

shoulda woulda coulda. Favorite pastime on this board.

 

[The Gabe Blade]

Why is everyone worked up about Lewis not being traded? He is a UFA this summer. The pick back for him only creates a hole in LA or Ontario that we dont have the personnel to fill.

I'm cool with not upsetting the Lewis household for a couple months.

Then again it would be hilarious to watch all your heads explode when he signs that extension........

 

[riznat]

What is the condition on the Forbort trade? That the flames make the playoffs or something? Kinda surprised he didn't get traded without a condition.

 

[KingsHockey24]

What a strange day of moves.

 

[AzKing]

Pretty sure had anyone offered something of value for Lewis he would have been traded. He just isn't a very good player at this point.

That’s really where we are. When you consider how badly we wanted him moved just because he is taking up space makes it hard to see a contender wanting him unless they needed a warm body.

 

[KINGS17]

shoulda woulda coulda. Favorite pastime on this board.

Now that Forbort is gone I just want to bring up one more time that the Kings could have drafted Tarasenko instead of Forbort.

 

[redcard]

Out

Kovalchuk
Campbell
Clifford
Toffoli
Martinez
Forbort

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IN

Moore
Madden
2nd '20 Van
2nd '20 LGK
2nd '21 STL
3rd '20 CBJ
3rd '21 TOR (possibly 2nd)
4th '21 CGY (possibly 3rd)
(Schaller)

I'm content. It was a good garage sale.

 

[kings11]

Now that Forbort is gone I just want to bring up one more time that the Kings could have drafted Tarasenko instead of Forbort.

The beginning of our decline...
Vlad Tarasenko, Kyle Connor, Erik Cernak and some depth Dmen would have been kinda helpful...

 

[Schmooley]

Why is everyone worked up about Lewis not being traded? He is a UFA this summer. The pick back for him only creates a hole in LA or Ontario that we dont have the personnel to fill.

I'm cool with not upsetting the Lewis household for a couple months.

Then again it would be hilarious to watch all your heads explode when he signs that extension........

Lewis is a hole when hes there himself. that hole being filled with literally anything from a prospect looking to get his feet wet, or a waiver wire pickup would be better. If they resign him my head would explode for sure

 

[Lt Dan]

Adios Derek 4thbort

 

[kovacro]

What a strange day of moves.

The deadline can make GM’s do crazy things.

 

[YP44]

It will be interesting to see how Forbort does in another organization.

Was hoping LA would get a 4th for Lewis. 4th is a lottery ticket at best so no issues with him not being moved.

 

[No Name The Nameless]

Gotta have some vets and grinders to show the kids how to work. Lewis will play that role through the rest of the year

 

[Sleeping Dog]

The deadline can make GM’s do crazy things.

Yep, they all think they’re a 4th liner/3rd paring D away from the Cup. It usually doesn’t turn out that way. Even bold moves can backfire.
Two days out of the year the GM’s lose their minds: TDL and opening of free agent signing. Then they complain about escalating salaries.

 

[DoktorJeep]

TDL come and gone.

When is the draft lottery again?

 

[AzKing]

Out

Kovalchuk
Campbell
Clifford
Toffoli
Martinez
Forbort

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IN

Moore
Madden
2nd '20 Van
2nd '20 LGK
2nd '21 STL
3rd '20 CBJ
3rd '21 TOR (possibly 2nd)
4th '21 CGY (condition)
(Schaller)

I'm content. It was a good garage sale.

It will be interesting to see if they move some of these picks to target a specific player in Round 1 or to upgrade the system with a proven prospect outside of the draft. I doubt that they keep all these 2nd rounders.

 

[Piston]

Gotta have some vets and grinders to show the kids how to work. Lewis will play that role through the rest of the year

Yes, and he will do it well just like everything he has done as a member of the organization given his skill set. I hope he sees the writing on the wall and announces his retirement effective the end of the season so the Kings can honor him in our final home game. Dude hes earned it.