2019-20 Kings News/Rumors

[Reaper45]

Zadorov is an RFA this summer, not a UFA.

You can trade for him at the draft as it’s unlikely the Avs extend him.

Huh, Cap Friendly lists him as a soon to be UFA.

 

[YP44]

Huh, Cap Friendly lists him as a soon to be UFA.

Nope RFA

 

[RoyIsALegend]

Huh, Cap Friendly lists him as a soon to be UFA.

No, they don’t.

 

[Fat Elvis]

Any college FA's LAK should be considering?

 

[Reaper45]

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Nope RFA

No, they don’t.

That's weird. I used their free agent tab didnt check each teams page. Oh well.

 

[YP44]

That's weird. I used their free agent tab didnt check each teams page. Oh well.

if you use free agent search you have to change the filter to UFA otherwise it shows all types of free agents

 

[YP44]

I am surprised Anderson has not been called up yet.

Also I am surprised Blake didn't move another D (hutton or ryan) for like 6th round picks to free up a spot for Ladue too. Ladue is a UFA and although I feel he has shown he is not a full time NHL D-man I think the kings should give him what last shot before deciding on trying to re-sign.

 

[kings11]

I am surprised Anderson has not been called up yet.

Also I am surprised Blake didn't move another D (hutton or ryan) for like 6th round picks to free up a spot for Ladue too. Ladue is a UFA and although I feel he has shown he is not a full time NHL D-man I think the kings should give him what last shot before deciding on trying to re-sign.

Mikey was/has been mentioned specifically by Rob.. He seems to hold Mikey in high esteem, so I expect him to come up shortly

 

[ibleedkings]

Vilardi recalled!

 

[YP44]

Vilardi recalled!

honestly was not expecting

 

[AzKing]

Any college FA's LAK should be considering?

I am curious about that too. It's the ultimate crap shoot but there are some players in there that can help.

 

[Brodeur]

Any college FA's LAK should be considering?

I figure the Kings might have a Bowling Green connection with Blake/Emerson to LD Alec Rauhauser. I haven't seen him play, but general scouting report is good size and decent enough skater. On the down side, he's going to turn 25 soon but he had turned down previous pro offers in order to graduate. Could be another Daniel Brickley but could be a Danny DeKeyser. But since he'll be 25 when he signs, Rauhauser isn't required to sign an ELC so it'll be interesting to see if he is regarded enough to land a one way deal like Matt Gilroy.

Michigan State's Patrick Khodorenko (Bay area native, played as a teenager in LA) should draw some interest. One writer said his scouting contacts compared Khodorenko to a Casey Cizikas type. The Kings might be a tough sell though given the depth of similarly aged forward prospects.

 

[kilowatt]

 

[kings11]

When can we finally bring this kid over?? He needs to be in Ontario ASAP!

 

[Fat Elvis]

Is he signed in Russia thru next season? Wonder if they try and bring him over.

Dergachyov appears to be just a guy. Was hoping for more from him this season, but it's not happening. Would not surprise me if they never ask him over.

 

[regulate]

Sounds like he is doing play by play from his living room.

There were some concerns about Shafigullin's physical maturity, not sure if those are still valid. Wouldn't surprise me to see him stay over in Russia for another year, hopefully he makes the KHL this time.

 

[KingsFan7824]

I am surprised Anderson has not been called up yet.

Also I am surprised Blake didn't move another D (hutton or ryan) for like 6th round picks to free up a spot for Ladue too. Ladue is a UFA and although I feel he has shown he is not a full time NHL D-man I think the kings should give him what last shot before deciding on trying to re-sign.

Other teams also have to want them. And have roster space for them.

 

[YP44]

Other teams also have to want them. And have roster space for them.

fully agree. I am surprised that no team wouldn't offer a conditional 7th for them.

I know that amounts to nothing, but was hoping to see Clague, Ladue, Anderson up.

 

[King'sPawn]

Any college FA's LAK should be considering?

When I start publishing my draft preview articles for MayorsManor, I may include some college FAs.

Sorry for the delay on that series. We decided to hold off the series until after the rankings come out, and the rankings were put off until after the trade deadline in case any other prospects came in.

 

[kings11]

Great read about Gabe Vilardi and his progress on The Athletic..
How Kings prospect Gabriel Vilardi is getting his groove...

 

[Choralone]

Great read about Gabe Vilardi and his progress on The Athletic..
How Kings prospect Gabriel Vilardi is getting his groove...

Yeah, Jordan Samuels-Thomas is probably my favorite writer there. He always breaks down plays with video to support his observations so that even guys like me who never laced them up can understand exactly what he's talking about. This article is as good as I've come to expect from him.

 

[KingsOfCali25]

So....

Toffoli has 5 points in 3 games in Vancouver
Martinez has 6 points in 4 games in Vegas.

There goes all that LA scoring

 

[Kings man 4 life]

So....

Toffoli has 5 points in 3 games in Vancouver
Martinez has 6 points in 4 games in Vegas.

There goes all that LA scoring

Yeah, seriously makes me wonder what the heck we were doing wrong that players leave here to flourish once they have moved on.

 

[apadilla]

Any college FA's LAK should be considering?

Two forwards caught my eye in:

Josh Dunne-F-Clarkson ‘97
There’s a favorable comparison to be made between Dunne and his teammate last season, Nico Sturm, who was one of the top free agents available in college hockey. Dunne is a big power forward that protects the puck well, plays hard one both ends of the ice, and has developed into a very reliable two-way center in his time at Clarkson.

Max Johnson-Jr.-Bowling Green ‘98
Johnson is a strong, skilled power forward, that excels in making plays in the dirty areas around the net, while also having the skating ability to play a 200-foot game. He’s off to a slower start statistically this season after a career year as a sophomore, but at his best, his combination of grit and skill is very intriguing.

2020 NCAA Free Agent NHL Watch List—Forwards

 

[apadilla]

Both schools Clarkson and Bowling Green have produced excellent former Kings players, in Dave Taylor and Rob Blake.