Thread: Loktionov requests trade

Honestly Loktionov doesn't fit on this team. It is too deep at center and his skill is not that of a 3rd or 4th line type center. He isn't a grinder etc. He wasn't good on the wing at all and he played with Kopitar. He looked better at center when he played but still maybe a 2nd line center for a young and rebuilding type team. Richards and Kopitar are long term and Carter can play center too. Loktionov deserves to go somewhere and have a real shot.

But he should have done this behind closed doors because now his value won't be as much as if this wasn't now made known. Either way I don't think we will get more then another prospect or a 2nd rounder maybe.

Originally Posted by pg1067

Seriously? The reigning Hart Trophy winner for two career minor leaguers, a journeyman foward, and a d-man in the last couple years of his career? I like 14 and 33 as much as the next guy, and 33 certainly was a major contributor in the Cup run, but 33 would have rather limited value in a trade, and Malkin has 30 more career goals in 279 fewer games than 14. If you think the pens would do that, why not throw in Penner and AMart and see if they'll include Crosby?

Ummm you do realize Bernier is in the NHL, be it a back up for now, but to call him with his talent a career minor leaguer is friggin hilarious. Know your team you cheer for at least. Well at least those who are on the current team even.

What about Lokti and Bernier To Winnipeg for Byfuglien and 2nd round draft? Id be down

Loktionov doesn't fit on any team. There is too much depth in the NHL an he can't hang. The dude is too small and gets pushed off the puck too easily. Those expecting a trade to get something significant in return are crazy. For a skilled guy his stats suck in the AHL. Forget about him people and move on.

Lokti/Forbert for Terasenko. Right a wrong from the 2010 draft....PLEASE!!!!!

Originally Posted by backofthenet

Lokti/Forbert for Terasenko. Right a wrong from the 2010 draft....PLEASE!!!!!

That's just not gonna happen.

What do you have against Forbort anyway?

BTW, after 5 points in his first 2 games, Tarasenko has only 3 in his last 4, 2 being assists.

Originally Posted by TooCool

Hope his request goes through. Loktionov deserves to play at the NHL level by now. Wish him all the best.

With LA's offense continuing to struggle I'd trade Lokti's offense for Stoll's lack of offense anyday! How about trading Stoll,Lewis,Fraser...so Lokti gets his chance to provide offense!Maybe AntonyStewart gets brought up to and they get put with either SGagne or KClifford! Then when the season ends the Kings sign Moller and Holloway to 1-way deals,they are ready!

Originally Posted by Bojanglz

But he should have done this behind closed doors because now his value won't be as much as if this wasn't now made known.

That was sort of my initial feeling too, but on 2nd thought Im not sure it really matters. It's pretty clear to anybody that the Kings have their top 3 centers locked up and this guy doesn't fit in. Even if he hadn't requested a trade publicly, i would sort of expect that
the start to any trade dealing this guy away would go something along the lines of, "He's a good center, but doesn't fit into our short term plans and deserves to play on another team at the NHL level..."

Good luck to this guy, hope he gets a shot somewhere else.

Loktionov is a quality player with a good upside. He doesn't fit in the Kings system and the team is too deep at center. Don't forget, Carter was a center to wing transplant too. Loktionov asking for a trade is a nod to management for stocking the team with centers. Being deep at center and defense is a proven blueprint for playoff success.

The big problem is what the return is, and who in the system can take his place as the emergency call up that can competently plug a hole as needed.

Having an NHL ready (and he's proven he is) center asking for a trade b/c of playing time is what you call a high-class problem.