Frk

[johnjm22]

2019-20
NHL: 8GP 5 Goals (51 goal pace over 82 games)
AHL: 37GP 23 Goals (51 goal pace over 82 games)

Is he a legit top 6 NHL winger? He's seems to have the EXACT skill set our wingers have been lacking; he finishes and has one hell of a shot. He's averaged close to a point per game in the AHL for 3 seasons.

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[JKG33]

I just said it in the GDT, I hope he gets a contract for next season, seems like a guy who's finally putting it together. Could be a nice middle 6 winger for the rebuild or a potential trade chip next deadline

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

I'm not sure but he's earned the right to try, imo.

He's not big enough, not fast enough, right in the middle of his production prime, by all accounts what you see is what you get. But he's always making smart little plays, knows where to be, and has a f***ing rocket. Also, he's happy, enthusiastic, and seems to be relishing the opportunity. We need much, much more of that to change the current in the river.

I like him a lot and I hope he keeps it up.

 

[johnjm22]

I'm not sure but he's earned the right to try, imo.

He's not big enough, not fast enough, right in the middle of his production prime, by all accounts what you see is what you get. But he's always making smart little plays, knows where to be, and has a f*cking rocket. Also, he's happy, enthusiastic, and seems to be relishing the opportunity. We need much, much more of that to change the current in the river.

I like him a lot and I hope he keeps it up.

He reminds me of a bigger version of Cammalleri. Not a great skater, but seems to find him self in the right place at the right time in the offensive zone and has a great shot.

Could be a late bloomer. He seems very comfortable out there.

For sure he's at least earned the opportunity.

 

[tny760]

it's tough to argue against the AHL points, i'm not sure it's right to make any assumptions at this point of his NHL career cause that wings team was b a d

what i see though is definitely a complementary piece to this team given the lack of genuine shooters and finishers and if he benefits from that, great. can't complain about a (basically) free acquisition putting up points. good example for the young kids too, he hustles his ass off and never passes up a shooting opportunity

is he gonna turn into a perennial 30 goal scorer? i mean i doubt it, but i'm happy to watch him try for league min

 

[SlimCharles]

He deserves a legit chance, the guy has an elite level shot.

 

[DryIslandBartender]

Yes keep him around, developing tremendous chemistry with Vilardi.

That and the Kings need snipers.

 

[kilowatt]

He reminds me of a bigger version of Cammalleri. Not a great skater, but seems to find him self in the right place at the right time in the offensive zone and has a great shot.

Could be a late bloomer. He seems very comfortable out there.

For sure he's at least earned the opportunity.

He looks like Cammalleri too when he drops down to one knee.

 

[FrozenKing18]

I definitely think he’s earned a spot on the Kings and deserves a full season with them next year

 

[ru4reals]

Dude has a 109 mph shot as a forward I don't know how he doesn't get a chance anywhere. Powerplay just let him blast it. He deserves a chance.

 

[crassbonanza]

I want him to be a King next year just because of the chemistry he seems to have with Vilardi. I loved how he was searching for Gabe with the empty net.

 

[regulate]

With 28 goals this season, he deserves a two-year deal at least. He won't be that expensive, good value and he can put the puck in the net. This should be a no-brainer, as long as he doesn't want to flee to Europe (which has been rumored).

 

[Fishhead]

Frk appears to have left his shortcomings behind after joining the Kings. Maybe getting moved by Detroit was a wake up call for him, but whatever happened it's working for him right now.

There's a lot of parallels with Toffoli there. Similar size, not great skaters, wicked shots. They were even drafted 47 and 49 (in different years). Frk is a little more agile but they fill that same role. Re-signing the guy should be a no brainer, even with a one-way deal.

 

[RossLonsberryFan]

Frk appears to have left his shortcomings behind after joining the Kings. Maybe getting moved by Detroit was a wake up call for him, but whatever happened it's working for him right now.

There's a lot of parallels with Toffoli there. Similar size, not great skaters, wicked shots. They were even drafted 47 and 49 (in different years). Frk is a little more agile but they fill that same role. Re-signing the guy should be a no brainer, even with a one-way deal.

I believe Mike Stothers has had a tremendous influence on Frk this year. Frk has stepped in to fill a leadership role for the Reign this season. He’s even gotten scrappy and had multiple roughing penalties lately.

 

[KingsFan7824]

Is he a legit top 6 NHL winger?

Based on 8 games?

Brought in as a warm body, and been one of the few to exceed expectations. Been very productive. I thought I've read somewhere that he might be looking at going over to Europe, so if true, to keep him might require a little extra money, who knows, but the Kings have spots open. Or, it could also make sense to trade him. Sell high.

 

[GoldenBearHockey]

Way too early to tell, but, there is ZERO downside to signing him for a 1-2 year deal, at the VERY least, he's a bridge player.

 

[KingsHockey24]

Like Jim Fox said earlier ; we don't have many pure shooters like him in our entire system.

Frk, Kaliyev, and then Fagemo but he reminds me more of a Panarin.

 

[lumbergh]

Gabe Vilardi is going to make Frk a top six winger.

 

[lumbergh]

Dude has a 109 mph shot as a forward I don't know how he doesn't get a chance anywhere. Powerplay just let him blast it. He deserves a chance.

That shot is a huge skill that the Kings have been missing. Watching him tag the puck from the point on the PP has been super fun. Did you guys catch him knocking the stick out of Bobrovsky's grasp with a shot off the knob of the stick? Scoring chance from nothing. The Kings should absolutely offer a contract.

 

[Fat Elvis]

Team needs more messed up grills. His Summer' teeth are worth a 2yr 2.25 deal all day er day.

 

[tbrown33]

I was surprised to see on CapFriendly that he’ll be RFA and not UFA after this year. Is that accurate?

 

[regulate]

I was surprised to see on CapFriendly that he’ll be RFA and not UFA after this year. Is that accurate?

Yes, Kings hold his NHL rights. He is arbitration eligible.

 

[DoktorJeep]

Frky is fine as a mostly one dimensional guy who should play as your 6-8 forward getting around 13-15 minutes of ice time. Keep him at even strength and PP with some sheltered matchups and zone starts. A guy like that signed on 2 year deals for between $1 - $2m with bonuses makes sense, assuming your 1-4 forwards are where you want them to be.

Overpaying and over playing a guy like Frk doesn’t make sense.

 

[verbalkint47]

He was pretty highly touted as a youngster. I remember hoping the Kings would draft him. He always had an NHL quality shot/release. It was the rest of his game that held him back.
I think he also has attitude issues (wasn't willing to work on his deficiencies or play defense) when he was younger. He spent a couple years in the ECHL as a result.
He has earned a chance to stick here and I hope he gets a bridge deal.

 

[Reaper45]

He's producing and has chemistry with Vilardi. Worst case you send him back to Ontario to mentor the kids and shelter them a bit. It's a no brainer to offer him a 2 year deal imo.