Speculation: Do the kings trade for a goalie?

[YP44]

Any interest in Jake Allen?

Not at the moment, ask after this home stand. If LA is somehow back in it maybe

 

[jonu]

No we would be better off with what’s here already.

I doubt that. Lehtonen is a solid goalie with solid numbers from last year. He'd still be a decent 1b option or a high-end back-up on many teams in the NHL.

 

[go4hockey]

Any interest in Jake Allen?

None he is a bad goalie. Would rather just roll with the guys we have.

 

[YP44]

None he is a bad goalie. Would rather just roll with the guys we have.

what if it was a bishop type deal where LA actually moves up in the draft by taking Allen?

 

[qqaz]

Just tell Budaj that it's 2016-17, and watch him save the kings season while starting every game. Seems simple enough.

 

[madmike77]

If the team overall looked better it would make sense. But it's looking like a lost season anyway. No point in giving up assets for a temporary fix.

 

[Brett44]

Grubauer for???

 

[Meeqs]

What team is trading a goalie atm that would be an improvement over these too? Not like it'll matter, LA is headed towards a long rebuild and fast

 

[Brodeur]

Grubauer for???

Doesn't make sense for the Avs to deal him. Varlamov is UFA and they basically got Grubauer as a goalie for the near future.

Doesn't make sense for the Kings to acquire him. Quick is out 3-6 weeks, so they'd need to get back under the cap when he returns. Fitting Grubauer at 3.33 mil would require them swapping out somebody else's contract. Also doesn't make sense for a cap strapped team to have a backup counting 3.33 mil against the cap for the next few years.

 

[Michel Beauchamp]

NEWS: **Lehtonen to join Kings to ensure safeguarding 1st overall pick**

Flashback: Remember when Pollock sent Ralph Backstrom to the Kings to make sure that the Seals would finish last, leading to the Canadiens getting Lafleur ?

Good times.

 

[KingsOfCali25]

The answer is no. Rather run Campbell and give Peterson a couple games this year

 

[north49er]

From Chris Johnson several weeks ago: Goaltender Steve Mason may retire after 10 NHL seasons - Sportsnet.ca

Too bad. I'm probably in a minority but I liked him in Philly.

 

[KingPuckChoo]

Flashback: Remember when Pollock sent Ralph Backstrom to the Kings to make sure that the Seals would finish last, leading to the Canadiens getting Lafleur ?

Good times.

was that during the potato famine?

 

[inthe6ix]

Don't bother looking outside, just run with Campbell and Budaj and see how far they take you.

 

[Michel Beauchamp]

was that during the potato famine?

Some of us have the curse (and benefit) of being older.

I was an adult on the verge of learning to play bridge.

 

[RRenegade]

Florida will be waiving Hutchinson soon now that Luongo is healthy.

 

[captainpaxil]

What team is trading a goalie atm that would be an improvement over these too? Not like it'll matter, LA is headed towards a long rebuild and fast

What's your offer for Elliott? He's decent enough to bridge the gap and can be depth come the stretch once quick returns. On an expiring deal too so not much worry as far as cap commitment.

 

[Kingspiracy]

What's your offer for Elliott? He's decent enough to bridge the gap and can be depth come the stretch once quick returns. On an expiring deal too so not much worry as far as cap commitment.

I doubt that there would be an offer. Campbell has been fine and budaj/ Peterson could also have a go if he turns into a sieve