Speculation: Now that we know LA has #2 pick - how likely are they to make a play at #1?

[Mick Jagr]

EDM and PIT have had their fun, let someone else have a go at #1

Hey now... we've had VERY few first round picks since those. It's about time we get another

 

[Morbo]

As likely as any other #2 team in a draft where there is considered to be a clear gap with the top player.

 

[Boxscore]

If a team like Chicago gets 1st overall--the Kings would need to offer: 2nd OV, Kaliyev and a 2nd rounder to get the Hawks to even consider IMO.

 

[The Moose is Loose]

When the 1 placard was revealed, I really wanted LA to get 1OA somehow. But now I think about it, I feel Laf will be the next Rick Nash.

LA is not a team that works well when our best player is a winger. We like strength down the middle, from centers, defense and goaltending.

Now that you think about it? Now that you think about what? "my team didn't win the lottery so I'm going to belittle Laf where as if we won the lottery I would be pumping his tires like no tomorrow"

 

[The Moose is Loose]

I could see Winnipeg trading the pick. They are stacked with young wingers and have nothing at center behind 55.

 

[TheImpatientPanther]

Hey now... we've had VERY few first round picks since those. It's about time we get another

What happened to the Penguins' first-round picks over the past 15 years?

That's because you keep trading them away, they have usually been mid to late 1sts but damn, most of these trades have not worked out for PIT.
Kessel seems to be the best one so far.

PIT is not deserving when Fleury, Crosby, Malkin and Staal were all 1st or 2nd overall picks in the last 15 years.
3 Cups, 5 in my lifetime.
Time for PIT to enjoy the twilight years of Crosby and Malkin but after that, hopefully some FLA like misery is ahead

 

[The Podium]

I dont think Laf is a significant enough upgrade on Byfield to warrant what it would cost to move up. Take the C, let Kopitar mould him as his replacement.

 

[Chayos]

I hate buy outs as it doubles the length you are stuck with it . Maybe it just me but Doughty has been declining for a few years . Don't watch many Kings games so maybe I am wrong . I also think you draft first and move the players you mention throw a boat load of money at Petro

That works as well.

 

[BatVader]

I could see Winnipeg trading the pick. They are stacked with young wingers and have nothing at center behind 55.

Agreed.
If WPG wins it, then trading the 1st OA to LAK for 2nd OA+ makes sense.
Jets pick Byfield at 2nd
Kings get Laf at 1st

 

[kilowatt]

Agreed.
If WPG wins it, then trading the 1st OA to LAK for 2nd OA+ makes sense.
Jets pick Byfield at 2nd
Kings get Laf at 1st

What would the Kings need to add?

 

[BatVader]

What would the Kings need to add?

That would depend on if you were willing to take Little as well...

 

[kilowatt]

That would depend on if you were willing to take Little as well...

We would not

 

[BatVader]

We would not

Lol... didn’t think so...but you can’t blame me for asking...lol

 

[KingsOfCali25]

That would depend on if you were willing to take Little as well...

No. Maybe a 2-3 year cap dump at most, but a 5 year cap is a huge no. Especially with a 3 year flat cap its not gonna happen.

 

[BatVader]

What would the Kings need to add?

LAK 1st OA
WPG 2nd OA + LAK 2nd + Sean Durzi + Samuel Fagemo

 

[Guitpik]

Of course he did. Every gm says that about their best/most valuable players. And that holds true until something better comes along.

Pretty sure Lafreniere is something better.

Not saying a deal happens - but i dont think a promise not to trade Doughty should be such a big factor here.

With the state of the Kings defense it is.