Zykov and a conditional fifth for Versteeg (No salary retained.)

[kingskring]

Elliotte Friedman ‏@FriedgeHNIC 1m1 minute ago
Trade call coming, but it appears LA is about to acquire Kris Versteeg.

Jon Rosen ‏@lakingsinsider 5m5 minutes ago
Have heard it is Zykov and a conditional fifth for Versteeg. Not confirmed at this moment.


David Pagnotta ‏@TheFourthPeriod 5s5 seconds ago
So trade is:
To LA: Kris Versteeg (RW)
To CAR: Valentin Zykov (RW), conditional 5th RD pick
No salary retained.

lisa dillman ‏@reallisa 5m5 minutes ago
Per @lakingsinsider on Zykov/conditional pick being return for Versteeg. Another detail: Condition based on LAK playoff success & GP.

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[Telos]

Meh, have to see what we gave up, should be a good complimentary upgrade for the moment, will have to see.

 

[kingskring]

The Mayor John Hoven ‏@mayorNHL 1m1 minute ago
#LAKings are closing in on Versteeg. As I tweeted earlier, unless last minute change, deal is for prospect (AHL forward) and late round pick

 

[onlyalad]

The Mayor John Hoven ‏@mayorNHL 1m1 minute ago
#LAKings are closing in on Versteeg. As I tweeted earlier, unless last minute change, deal is for prospect (AHL forward) and late round pick

But

The Mayor
Relax Kings fans, enjoy the game tonight... Told that the team is most likely not making any deals tonight. Call out sick & buckle up tmrw.
4:47pm - 28 Feb 16

 

[kingsholygrail]

A Versteeg trade really bringing down this website? Come on tech guys...

 

[Winger23]

The Mayor John Hoven ‏@mayorNHL 1m1 minute ago
#LAKings are closing in on Versteeg. As I tweeted earlier, unless last minute change, deal is for prospect (AHL forward) and late round pick

Sigh. I guess the cup is ours?

 

[kingskring]

SOMEONE forgot to pay the bills

 

[Jeff18]

Nice

 

[Reclamation Project]

Can't wait for everyone to ***** about this too.

Gives the Kings another option in the bottom 6. Can't have enough depth for a long run.

 

[SCARFACE909]

Zykov had a lot of promise coming out of his draft year, but he's really stagnated offensively, meh season so far in Ontario, definitely below Kempe, Mersch, Brodzinski on depth chart for forwards IMO, think this deal is decent since it's a late pick as well.

 

[SFKingshomer]

Zykov hasn't taken a step forward since his draft year. I'm fine with the deal...

 

[Martyros]

Zykov never developed as the Kings brass had hoped. This wasn't much of a loss.

 

[DocWest]

I'm fine with this.

 

[The Pale King]

Be nice to have a bit of offensive punch in the bottom six. Maybe 2nd unit PP. Seems like a good add.

 

[Telos]

While it isn't shocking, it does sort of mirror the Mckeown trade without the big pick. It is a little surprising they would part with him. He still looks to be a potential bottom 6'er with good scoring touches.

 

[PJ Kings Hockey]

Delano again keeps the band together (no roster player) and yet our prospect depth plummets.

Our forward star prospects are...Adrian Kempe and...and...

Of course, there has to be a Philly connection because that's the way we roll.

Columbus is going to feel neglected.

 

[Martyros]

Can't wait for everyone to ***** about this too.

Gives the Kings another option in the bottom 6. Can't have enough depth for a long run.

There's only one poster that I'd think would have a problem with this, given he overrates every player on the team.

 

[kingsfan28]

A Versteeg trade really bringing down this website? Come on tech guys...

it was slow as la traffic during the GDT even before the game started

 

[Scottkmlps]

The development of Mersch made Zykov expendable. Also the fact he hasn't really taken a step forward since his draft year.

 

[Bandit]

Don't care about what we gave up, just not sure what Versteeg adds.

 

[Sacha Baron Corbin]

People against this realize Zykov's development has stunted right?

 

[Winger23]

Don't care about what we gave up, just not sure what Versteeg adds.

This. I don't see this as an upgrade to be honest and he doesn't play physical...

 

[SCARFACE909]

Delano again keeps the band together (no roster player) and yet our prospect depth plummets.

Our forward star prospects are...Adrian Kempe and...and...

Of course, there has to be a Philly connection because that's the way we roll.

Columbus is going to feel neglected.

Not sure if you're including Zykov in star prospects because he wasn't, growth of Mersch made him expendable, he hasn't progressed like organization would have liked.

 

[HYORI 1963]

Not thrilled with paying another 1st for a rental, but I think Versteeg will add some much needed offense on our first line.

 

[PJ Kings Hockey]

Zykov's been injured with a hernia and an infected elbow. Hardly means he hasn't panned out.