Rumor: Kings inquire about Pavelec

[go4hockey]

Is Kempe seen highly by Kings fan? Just wondering

He is out best forward prospect and needs to go nowhere and definitely not for a rental.

 

[go4hockey]

which says a lot considering the elite talent

Wake up and watch He was not ready needs one more year in the AHL. No team needs fans like you.

 

[Snowman]

Please let this rumor be true. We need someone to pick up Pavelec to make sure he never gets back into the net in Winnipeg again... unless it's at the vistors' end.

 

[Kingspiracy]

Fayne for Pav?

Sounds good to me

 

[Trolfoli]

Please let this rumor be true. We need someone to pick up Pavelec to make sure he never gets back into the net in Winnipeg again... unless it's at the vistors' end.

This sounds like just the guy the Kings need to "help" their draft position.

 

[theMajor]

well, while funny for sure

howard is still much better then bernier or pavelec AND knows lombardi and quick from team usa

howard at 3 million isnt atrocious

howard at anything more than free is absolutely atrocious . no thanks

 

[KevinRedkey]

Neuvirth in Philly would have been perfect if Mason was playing well (which he isn't). He's cheap and capable.
Same goes with Greiss (if Halak can step up).

What about Kuemper?
He's an upcoming UFA who only makes 1.550, and the Wild already have their starter. I think he'd be fine as a stop gap.

Kuemper
FOR
Zatkoff + ?

 

[Curufinwe]

They probably wouldn't base a trade on a one game sample size.

 

[tsanuri]

well, while funny for sure

howard is still much better then bernier or pavelec AND knows lombardi and quick from team usa

howard at 3 million isnt atrocious

At 3 years vs 1 for the other 2.

Not sure atrocious is a strong enough word for how bad it is.

 

[funky]

Neuvirth in Philly would have been perfect if Mason was playing well (which he isn't). He's cheap and capable.
Same goes with Greiss (if Halak can step up).

What about Kuemper?
He's an upcoming UFA who only makes 1.550, and the Wild already have their starter. I think he'd be fine as a stop gap.

Kuemper
FOR
Zatkoff + ?

Would love Kuemper in L.A. Kid needs a chance to get minutes. Big goalie that suffered concussion a few years back but is healthy. Jones lite

 

[go4hockey]

Would love Kuemper in L.A. Kid needs a chance to get minutes. Big goalie that suffered concussion a few years back but is healthy. Jones lite

Sure if he can be has for a later pick but any ask of a roster player is hang up.

 

[KevinRedkey]

Sure if he can be has for a later pick but any ask of a roster player is hang up.

Zatkoff + 3rd
or
Zatkoff + 2nd + 5th

That was the range the Wild fans were suggesting. Personally, I think a conditional 3rd that becomes a 2nd if Kuemper wins XX games or something like that makes the most sense.

A 2nd seems like a lot on paper, but missing out on the playoffs this year would be a huge loss for LA. Their window is still open, and they don't stay open long in the NHL. I think it's worth paying if it's conditional on performance.

The Wild save a few bucks (600k), get a pick, and a decent backup goalie in Zatkoff
The Kings get a decent stopgap for a fair price, without losing a true roster player.

 

[57special]

Sorry, but Zatkoff is not a decent anything. Rather use Stalock for a backup, as he 's already in our system, and he looked great in camp.

Offering Zatkoff is an impediment to making a deal at this point. I think the Wild would be crazy to move Kuemper, myself. All it takes is one injury ( as LA knows all too well)and we would be back in goalie hell. We were there two years ago before we traded for Dubnyk. Going into a game without a solid goalie is like playing catcher without a cup. You can do it, but it's a very insecure feeling.

 

[Srsly]

Enroth looked pretty good in his small sample size for the Kings. I know we just signed him but we'll say that we hypothetically discussed the move with him and he welcomes the chance to challenge for a starting position in Quick's absence. Would there be any interest in a deal with the Leafs? We'd need Zatkoff coming back to play behind Andersen. Would LA be able to offer something enticing enough to weaken our backup position?

 

[go4hockey]

Zatkoff + 3rd
or
Zatkoff + 2nd + 5th

That was the range the Wild fans were suggesting. Personally, I think a conditional 3rd that becomes a 2nd if Kuemper wins XX games or something like that makes the most sense.

A 2nd seems like a lot on paper, but missing out on the playoffs this year would be a huge loss for LA. Their window is still open, and they don't stay open long in the NHL. I think it's worth paying if it's conditional on performance.

The Wild save a few bucks (600k), get a pick, and a decent backup goalie in Zatkoff
The Kings get a decent stopgap for a fair price, without losing a true roster player.

2nd is to much and the Kings window is closed on this group unless some crazy moves are in line. This the reason I don't want to give much of anything for a goalie. Our GM needs to stop chasing and do a re-tool or total rebuild.

 

[MikeyMike01]

Please take Halak

 

[Pinkfloyd]

2nd is to much and the Kings window is closed on this group unless some crazy moves are in line. This the reason I don't want to give much of anything for a goalie. Our GM needs to stop chasing and do a re-tool or total rebuild.

I think the Kings can compete if they're able to get Shattenkirk or someone like him this off-season when he hits the market. The Kings blue line beyond their top three guys seem to be what's holding them back right now.

 

[KingCanadain1976]

I think the Kings can compete if they're able to get Shattenkirk or someone like him this off-season when he hits the market. The Kings blue line beyond their top three guys seem to be what's holding them back right now.

with us needing to resign toffoli and pearson adding a top 4 defense man is highly unlikely unless we unload brown and gaborik i don't see it

 

[Pinkfloyd]

with us needing to resign toffoli and pearson adding a top 4 defense man is highly unlikely unless we unload brown and gaborik i don't see it

I tend to agree with that but I think they'll be getting rid of one of those two one way or the other this off-season. I doubt it'll be through Vegas but I can see a buyout or a trade with retention happening. I think that could open up enough room to bring a top four guy in.