Speculation: 2020-21 News/Rumors/Roster Thread

[Lt Dan]

Thank you

 

[Stimpythecat]

I can agree we need a UFA or a low asset cost trade for a LHD.

But Yandle is absolutely not it. He's 34, signed for a year too long, plays no defense, and in a pandemic year of possilby HRR 1/3 normal, he earns $6.35 million. That's twice what I am willing to go for a LHD. I can't emphasize that dollar cost enough.

Too many teams are in massive cost cutting mode. The kings likely have an internal budget. Adding $6.35 million AAV ($16.2 million total actual cash) now for 3 years means $16.2 million less later when the kings need to spend on our own RFAs.

He'd be a cap dump that third year and cost assets to get rid of. Not only no but hell no.

 

[lumbergh]

That's a nice shot! Looked like he had his head up, picked a spot, and hid where he was going to shoot until the very last split second. Hard to read that shot from a goalie perspective.

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

That's a nice shot! Looked like he had his head up, picked a spot, and hid where he was going to shoot until the very last split second. Hard to read that shot from a goalie perspective.

Yeah that was a very sneaky release

 

[Johnny Utah]

LA Kings IG posted a pic of Turcotte working out - he looks jacked.

 

[Ziggy Stardust]

LA Kings IG posted a pic of Turcotte working out - he looks jacked.

 

[redcard]

I'm not worried about Brown's production, his role on the first line will also be about taking pressure off the kids and allowing McClellan to manage their roles and minutes to allow them to succeed. Inevitably he'll move down the lineup either directly, or because other teams will have to start taking the kids a little more seriously. With Vilardi, Turcotte, Byfield/Stutzle, how many seasons until opponents are no longer throwing their top defenders out against Kopitar?

 

[kingsholygrail]

I actually forgot McLellan was the coach.

 

[regulate]

That's a nice shot! Looked like he had his head up, picked a spot, and hid where he was going to shoot until the very last split second. Hard to read that shot from a goalie perspective.

Bjornfot's offensive potential is underrated. He's not going to be Quinn Hughes or anything, but he was starting to produce more late in the season when it looked like they gave him a green light to be more creative as he entered the zone. He had 4 goals and 5 assists in his last 15, which translates closely to around 18-19 goals and 22-23 assists over a full AHL schedule. I wouldn't underestimated his ability to put up 10 to 12 goals and 25+ assists at the NHL level if he got some regular PP time.

 

[go4hockey]

I can agree we need a UFA or a low asset cost trade for a LHD.

But Yandle is absolutely not it. He's 34, signed for a year too long, plays no defense, and in a pandemic year of possilby HRR 1/3 normal, he earns $6.35 million. That's twice what I am willing to go for a LHD. I can't emphasize that dollar cost enough.

Too many teams are in massive cost cutting mode. The kings likely have an internal budget. Adding $6.35 million AAV ($16.2 million total actual cash) now for 3 years means $16.2 million less later when the kings need to spend on our own RFAs.

He'd be a cap dump that third year and cost assets to get rid of. Not only no but hell no.

I would “like” this multiple times if the site would let me. I agree 100% with everything said.

 

[KopitarFAN]

I actually forgot McLellan was the coach.

From time to time i've thought to myself, "whose the coach of the Kings?" (don't ask why) And drawn a total blank.

 

[Ziggy Stardust]

From time to time i've thought to myself, "whose the coach of the Kings?" (don't ask why) And drawn a total blank.

I think it’s this guy.

 

[KingsOfCali25]

I think it’s this guy.

Everyone's faces in this picture (even the fans) makes it look like no one wants to hear what he is saying . And it kind of makes sense by how they played!

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

Looks like Carter is just whistling a tune

 

[kilowatt]

Awesome pics. Great size. Look thick. Solid. Tight. Keep us all posted on your continued progress with any new progress pics or vid clips. Show us what you got man. Wanna see how freakin' huge, solid, thick and tight you can get. Thanks for the motivation.

 

[Token]

Awesome pics. Great size. Look thick. Solid. Tight. Keep us all posted on your continued progress with any new progress pics or vid clips. Show us what you got man. Wanna see how freakin' huge, solid, thick and tight you can get. Thanks for the motivation.

Here you go!

More prospect workouts!



It’s all about core strength.

 

[Rumpelstiltskin]

Awesome pics. Great size. Look thick. Solid. Tight. Keep us all posted on your continued progress with any new progress pics or vid clips. Show us what you got man. Wanna see how freakin' huge, solid, thick and tight you can get. Thanks for the motivation.

 

[Little Psycho]

So we get 3rd round pick instead of 2nd. Oh well

 

[Herby]

So we get 3rd round pick instead of 2nd. Oh well

Still great value for a 4th liner and a goalie picked up off trash heap and fixed up.

 

[Cook24]

Lebrun suggesting Ekblad could be made available due to cap flexibility issues for Florida. At just 24 years old and solid cap hit at 7.5 mil, what would you guys give up to get him? He’d certainly boost our rebuild way forward...

 

[BringTheReign]

Lebrun suggesting Ekblad could be made available due to cap flexibility issues for Florida. At just 24 years old and solid cap hit at 7.5 mil, what would you guys give up to get him? He’d certainly boost our rebuild way forward...

I'd imagine we'd have to pony up our 1st round pick next year + a combination of 2 of Iafallo, Walker, Turcotte, Bjornfot, etc.

I think if you're serious about trying to win another Cup with Kopitar and Doughty you'd have to consider it, but I'd prefer trying to pry Sergachev out of Tampa with an offer sheet for a relatively cheaper cost.

 

[Cook24]

I'd imagine we'd have to pony up our 1st round pick next year + a combination of 2 of Iafallo, Walker, Turcotte, Bjornfot, etc.

I think if you're serious about trying to win another Cup with Kopitar and Doughty you'd have to consider it, but I'd prefer trying to pry Sergachev out of Tampa with an offer sheet for a relatively cheaper cost.

So our #2, Walker, and Iafallo for Ekblad? I’d do it...

Bjornfot-Doughty
Anderson-Ekblad
Macdermid/Clague-Roy

 

[Ziggy Stardust]

Curious to learn how far apart they are.

 

[The Gabe Blade]

Lebrun suggesting Ekblad could be made available due to cap flexibility issues for Florida. At just 24 years old and solid cap hit at 7.5 mil, what would you guys give up to get him? He’d certainly boost our rebuild way forward...

He will not be happy losing a million a year in taxes in CA vs FL

 

[cyclones22]

Bad time to be a free agent.