Bring him back as the 14th forward/7D spot. We need to protect Clarke at all costs.Kings need a big nasty LHD on the bottom pair replacing Edler.
I don't think this works cap wise.The forwards will not look very different, but the back end should. Trade Durzi for a 2nd, try to trade Walker for anything. If Blake can't trade Walker, he can be bought out. Sign Gavrikov or Soucy, sign Vilardi and Kupari and call it a day. The team easily cruised to a playoff spot and challenged for the division and conference this season.
Kaliyev-Kopitar-Kempe
Moore-Danault-Arvidsson
Fiala-Byfield-Vilardi
Iafallo-Lizotte-Kupari/Grundstrom
Kupari/Grundstrom/JAD
Anderson-Doughty
Gavrikov/Soucy-Roy
Bjornfot/Spence-Clarke
Bjornfot/Spence
Copley-Petersen
Beside the roster, the Kings have to bring in a competent penalty killing coach. This is probably the most important change. Ride the Pheonix!
How much did you think Gavrikov or Soucy was gonna cost? Like $8 million?!?!I don't think this works cap wise.
Clearing Walker+Durzi probably won't be enough if you're signing one of Gavrikov/Soucey.
One of Moore/Iafallo/Arvidsson/Roy would likely have to go.
In the 4.5-5.5M range.How much did you think Gavrikov or Soucy was gonna cost? Like $8 million?!?!
Looks good to meKings add a bit of size/toughness. Get some draft picks back. Fix the 4th line. Put some young players in key roles.
UFA SIGNINGS:
Mikkola, LHD (6'4" 209lbs)
Hathaway, RW/LW (6'3" 210lbs)
Gavrikov, LHD (6'3" 221lbs)
Korpisalo, G
TRADES:
Arvidsson, Durzi for Pittsburgh's 2023 1st Rounder
Roy, Kupari for Buffalo's 2024 1st Rounder
Walker, 3rd rounder to Chicago for Future Conservations
ROSTER:
Moore (4.2M) - Kopitar (10M) - Kempe (5.5M)
Fiala (7.9M) - Danault (5.5m) - Kaliyev (.894M)
Iafallo (4M) - Byfield (.894M) - Vilardi (4M)
Grundstrom (1.3M) - Lizotte (1.68M) - Hathaway (1.75M)
JAD (.825M), Fagemo (.875M)
Anderson (4.13M) - Doughty (11M)
Gavrikov (5M) - Clarke (.894M)
Mikkola (2M) - Spence (.820M)
Bjornfot (1M)
Joonas Korpisalo (3M)
Pheonix Copley (1.5M)
BURIED / TERMINATED:
Cal Petersen (3.85M)
Mike Richards (.700M)
DETAILS:
Roster Size: 23
Salary Cap: $83,500,000
Cap Hit: $83,177,501
Cap Space: $322,499