The Kings have so much prospect capital it makes sense for them to consolidate it into some more proven assets at some point.
I think they’ll wait to see what they have in Byfield but I wouldn’t be surprised if some of their bigger names are eventually on the table if they are serious about trading for some impact players (Turcotte, Vilardi, etc).
You show me the contract those teams are desperate enough to get rid of that they’d move a Sergachev or similar player with it and I’ll show you a contract even the Kings wouldn’t want to touch.Actually, while our prospect capital may seem "big" it actually isn't because we're not looking to trade that stuff right now. Just too early. For all we know, for example, Akil Thomas, our fifth/sixth best center prospect might turn into a Mike Richards' type, top six team captain on any contender. Then in hindsight, that would be a bad deal to trade him for anyone straight up other than a Thomas Chabot-level LHD for us. Plus we're looking to draft probably a LHD with our 1st rounder this year as well...so that's precious to us too.
Our biggest trade capital is actually...our huge cap space.
I could easily see a team like Tampa with a Sergachev or a team like Toronto with a Sandin trading us a cap dump so they add a huge amount of cap flexibility toward the deadline, in order to plug in any holes going in to the playoffs or even loading up.
Actually, while our prospect capital may seem "big" it actually isn't because we're not looking to trade that stuff right now. Just too early. For all we know, for example, Akil Thomas, our fifth/sixth best center prospect might turn into a Mike Richards' type, top six team captain on any contender. Then in hindsight, that would be a bad deal to trade him for anyone straight up other than a Thomas Chabot-level LHD for us. Plus we're looking to draft probably a LHD with our 1st rounder this year as well...so that's precious to us too.
Our biggest trade capital is actually...our huge cap space.
I could easily see a team like Tampa with a Sergachev or a team like Toronto with a Sandin trading us a cap dump so they add a huge amount of cap flexibility toward the deadline, in order to plug in any holes going in to the playoffs or even loading up.
I think Blake is in a position where he needs to be stubborn. If it is not a significant upgrade above who they have then better to hold.
You show me the contract those teams are desperate enough to get rid of that they’d move a Sergachev or similar player with it and I’ll show you a contract even the Kings wouldn’t want to touch.
I’m a stat watcher only. How’s he actually doing this year?
Too biz to precisely map this out to fullest extent but
something like
3 way:
Dahlin to LAK
Zib +++ [from NYR and LAK] to Sabes
Byfield to NYR
addresses OP
gives many pieces to BUF incl enuf to keep Eichel + Hall happy
gives NYR a stud C prospect to replace Zib [a wince for LA but they can afford it and go there if balance of deal is profitable]
Ferraro is off limits. Sorry LA
What would LA give up for Noah Hanifin?
What would LA give up for Noah Hanifin?
Too biz to precisely map this out to fullest extent but
something like
3 way:
Dahlin to LAK
Zib +++ [from NYR and LAK] to Sabes
Byfield to NYR
addresses OP
gives many pieces to BUF incl enuf to keep Eichel + Hall happy
gives NYR a stud C prospect to replace Zib [a wince for LA but they can afford it and go there if balance of deal is profitable]
Unless your sending Kakko to Buffalo there is no reason for the Rags to be in on this. Kings have the assets to deal directly with Buffalo.
Also don't think Kings are looking for an all star d man.
NYR sends Zib + Kakko
I don't see the rangers getting byfield if the best player there losing is zib but i could be wrong what would u say the whole deal looks liketoo much = dealbreaker
instead
other signif pieces
Tampa trading Sergachev to help them compete in the playoffs is one of the sillier things I've read on this site.Actually, while our prospect capital may seem "big" it actually isn't because we're not looking to trade that stuff right now. Just too early. For all we know, for example, Akil Thomas, our fifth/sixth best center prospect might turn into a Mike Richards' type, top six team captain on any contender. Then in hindsight, that would be a bad deal to trade him for anyone straight up other than a Thomas Chabot-level LHD for us. Plus we're looking to draft probably a LHD with our 1st rounder this year as well...so that's precious to us too.
Our biggest trade capital is actually...our huge cap space.
I could easily see a team like Tampa with a Sergachev or a team like Toronto with a Sandin trading us a cap dump so they add a huge amount of cap flexibility toward the deadline, in order to plug in any holes going in to the playoffs or even loading up.
Too biz to precisely map this out to fullest extent but
something like
3 way:
Dahlin to LAK
Zib +++ [from NYR and LAK] to Sabes
Byfield to NYR
addresses OP
gives many pieces to BUF incl enuf to keep Eichel + Hall happy
gives NYR a stud C prospect to replace Zib [a wince for LA but they can afford it and go there if balance of deal is profitable]