Value of: Alex Iafallo to the Leafs at the deadline.
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It's not going to take the Kings long to go from rebuilding to competitive to contenders. Everything I read says that Iafallo is in their plans, and why shouldn't he be?
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Prob an overpayment... the kings will be in the picture as soon as next year and Iafallo should be part of that.
Martyros
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i'm sure he could be had for relatively cheap however, he's worth more to the Kings than on the open market. Kings will look to re-sign him.
He might be but he is an upcoming UFA so until he signs he's going to be out there
LA needs to get out of that Doughty contract before they can ‘be in the picture’ again
What's stopping them from acquiring assets and signing him in the summer?
go4hockey
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Not when Drew is a big part of the team. No need to “get out” of your number 1 defenseman contract. He is much better than most people think he is and part of the plan moving forward.
go4hockey
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The Kings GM says they are working on a new deal and that it won’t be a wait till after expansion draft type of thing. Time will tell.
These comments are untrue and getting old.
Don't worry about us, we'll be fine keeping our #1 franchise dman
TheScandal89
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I don't get it, he's been one of the greatest defensemen in this generation, his contract is high but its because he's been a great player
go4hockey
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His fancy numbers haven’t been his normal during the rebuild, but before this season our defense had been Drew and a bunch of kids with no experience or journey men who are 6/7 types. But now the defense is taking shape he looks fantastic again. It’s all the non watchers that seem to think he is bad. I will be happy to keep him in LA throughout his contract.
Reaper45
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Why? He’s got 27 points in 32 games. Brown, Quick and Carter all coming off the books in a couple of seasons. We’re good with Doughty, thanks for the hot take.
KingsOfThe805
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Maybe post less.
kilowatt
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Yawn. Find a new slant. Doughty is a Norris contender this season.
Anyway, Iafallo will cost a first round pick or a good prospect. LA is not inclined to move their young first line winger, so it would really need to be an exciting offer.
Reaper45
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You mean the guy that is 4th in the league in defensemen scoring? And 1st in the league in TOI amongst dmen?
Ya im sure that guy is really holding the team back.
Martyros
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Hall has 2 goals in 31 games and is making 8M this season. Who would give away a 1st rounder for that? Iafallo has 8 goals also in 31 games, plus a cap hit of 2.5m making a trade easier for cap stressed teams. If Iafallo is dealt before the deadline, me thinks he gets a 1st or a top prospect.
Not interested in Liljegren. Maybe Niemela/Sandin and a 2nd, but both these players are just 5'11 and 180ish, just too small. Plus the Kings do have good D prospects (Grans, Faber, even Kale Clague). Amirov would be more likely from the Kings point of view, with maybe a 3rd rounder going the other way.
CatchyTune
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Iafallo doesnt get Amirov (let alone Sandin lmao) as a rental. if he had term it could maybe be discussed.
Ziggy Stardust
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I’m guessing this chap doesn’t watch much hockey outside of his bubble. How would getting rid of a Norris caliber defenseman who also happens to be one of the most productive blueliners and the league’s ice time leader benefit the Kings?
