Confirmed with Link: Kings Acquire Olli Maatta from Blackhawks In Exchange for Forward Brad Morrison

[Ziggy Stardust]

I believe LeCavalier was rejuvenated when he was traded to LA.

Luke Schenn did alright too. Not that he was spectacular, but surprisingly he was one of the better performers in an otherwise dismal playoff performance from the Kings that year.

 

[Kingsfan1]

Maata could thrive in LA.

LA is good at developing goalies and D and or rejuvenating players in the same position. We are good at killing forwards.

Came here to post this . Also I don’t think people realize Maata did pretty well last year in regular season and had 6 pts in 9 games in the playoffs .
Watch this trade end up being the steal of the decade in 2 years

 

[cyclones22]

Doughty was successful with Sean O'Donnell as his partner. He just needs someone who is dependable and not mistake-prone. He was really guilty of trying to do too much and it showed. Being more reckless and making poor decisions trying to be the hero.

 

[bland]

Doughty was successful with Sean O'Donnell as his partner. He just needs someone who is dependable and not mistake-prone. He was really guilty of trying to do too much and it showed. Being more reckless and making poor decisions trying to be the hero.

Completely agree. There has been a theory floating around here that Doughty doesn't care or needs to be woken up, and that's hogwash. Doughty is the most competitive athlete I have seen since Jordan. He cares too much, tries to do way, way too much when times are tough, and runs himself ragged. He gets burned out every year around the same time when it becomes obvious that the Kings have had it.

Give Doughty meaningful hockey to play and he will be among the best in the game. Just don't expect him to nurture a team thru difficulties, I think there is plenty of evidence to show that he isn't real leadership material, it just is not in his personality.

 

[King'sPawn]

I don't have any expectations for the 20/21 season. Not that I doubt in the team's ability, but with COVID messing everything up, it's not fair to use as a measuring stick or for expectations to be set.

 

[kingsfan28]

I believe LeCavalier was rejuvenated when he was traded to LA.

Wish we could've had him for a few more years. He fit in really well.

 

[johnjm22]

Maatta will only be 28 when it's time for him to sign his next contract.

If he wants to continue to have an NHL career, he has motivation to play well here these next two seasons. It will be his last opportunity to get a significant pay day. I always like having players in this situation.

 

[johnjm22]

Luke Schenn did alright too. Not that he was spectacular, but surprisingly he was one of the better performers in an otherwise dismal playoff performance from the Kings that year.

Modin actually played pretty well for us too.

Hell, even Jamie Lundmark and Brent Sopal did well when they first got here.

 

[Axl Rhoadz]

Luke Schenn did alright too. Not that he was spectacular, but surprisingly he was one of the better performers in an otherwise dismal playoff performance from the Kings that year.

You are kidding, right? Wasn't he the one who was screening Quick on just about every goal? I still have PTSD from Schenn.

 

[DoktorJeep]

Playing Matta for 22+ minutes a night sounds like a bad plan. If the kings expect to improve next season with Matta in the lineup, he would slot in as a second pair defender playing 18 minutes a game. From all accounts, his skating isn’t good enough to play on the top D pair.

In the absence of additional moves, we’re looking at Bjornfot or Anderson playing with Doughty. Personally, I would love to see that type of experiment take place next season. Give the kids a real shot on the NHL roster and turn your #1 LHD into a platoon situation. You can give them both PP time and save their legs for even strength minutes by sheltering them from the main two PK pairs.

By the quarter season point you should have a good read on both players. And you can make a deal if one isn’t working out.

 

[Schrute farms]

The only way you can complain about this deal is it's not exciting enough for you. That's on you if so.

My prediction (which admittingly are not worth crap) is that Bjornfot will be DDs primary partner this year. Maybe not to start the season, but when all is said and done this coming year...and going forward.

 

[fsanford]

Sounds like Toffoli not resigning with Canucks, and Knights are trying to move out Martinez.

Blake must have had a Covid crystal ball cuz he got some great return for guys who apparently will be finding a 3rd team inside of a year.

 

[Kingsfan1]

People are underestimating Maata and also Kings success of developing Dmen

 

[DoktorJeep]

Matta is our current Kings off brand version of the Scuderi signing.

 

[SufferingSelfCreated]

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HockeyBuzz.com - Ben Shelley - What can the Kings expect from Olli Maatta?

 

[tny760]

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HockeyBuzz.com - Ben Shelley - What can the Kings expect from Olli Maatta?

hardly even a lick of an accent on him.. crazy. puts into perspective how long he's been in the NA game already