One down year, where he still broke above even (moneypuck) and considerably above even (evolving hockey) on models, as well as save percentage and the Islanders are gonna give up on him?
Sorokin has been a better player at his position than PLD at his before this year. And I'm not even sure PLD was better than Sorokin this year either, adjusted for position.
Lou is really old but I don't think he's completely lost his mind. That's what he'd have to be to do this trade.
This may be something to explore if both are bad again next year. And I use bad loosely, as Sorokin wasn't really bad this year. He just wasn't particularly good.
I give it a better chance that Sorokin bounces back next year than PLD. Just a gut feeling.
The Kings probably wish Lou would accept this deal.