2022 Offseason Thread

Former LA Kings Insider Agrees with Russo

 
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Giving Fiala 7 years at 7.9 mil likely means that Kempe won’t accept any less and that is a lot of money to spend on two wingers. Still love the Fiala trade but it isn’t easy for Blake and the other GMs to operate with the salar cap.

But if it was easy, we never would have got Fiala in the first place… :-)
 
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How about trying to sign Josh Manson? We need size and bite, he’ll provide both. I also read somewhere that he would like to return to the LA area. Thoughts?
 
emsomaso said:
Giving Fiala 7 years at 7.9 mil likely means that Kempe won?t accept any less and that is a lot of money to spend on two wingers. Still love the Fiala trade but it isn?t easy for Blake and the other GMs to operate with the salar cap?

If it was easy, we never would have got Fiala in the first place? :-)
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With all due respect to Kempe, his production is quite far off of Fiala. His breakout season last year was at 54 points in 78 games, something Fiala managed to achieve in 3 seasons before his breakout one.

If he gets anywhere near 7 mil/year he can be ecstatic and it would be an overpayment. I'd say 6-6.5 for a long term contract or a shorter term bridge contract at around 5 if he thinks he can improve considerably in the near future, so he can get the payday later.
 
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Bollocks said:
With all due respect to Kempe, his production is quite far off of Fiala. His breakout season last year was at 54 points in 78 games, something Fiala managed to achieve in 3 seasons before his breakout one.

If he gets anywhere near 7 mil/year he can be ecstatic and it would be an overpayment. I'd say 6-6.5 for a long term contract or a shorter term bridge contract at around 5 if he thinks he can improve considerably in the near future, so he can get the payday later.
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You’re correct. I just thought about his goal scored, but given the fact that he produced 31 points less than Fiala his salary should be quite a bit lower.
 
jammer06 said:
Iafallo is a luxury on the third line. No need to move that cash yet.
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Agreed I don't see the need to move Iafallo. I'd prefer the Kings to trade for a top goalie prospect (a few are available) and trade Petersen and his $5m contract if another team is interested. Nothing against Petersen, I just don't think the Kings can justify having $10m tied up in goalies and there seems to be equal talent available for less.
 
jammer06 said:
Iafallo is a luxury on the third line. No need to move that cash yet.
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Could happen any time. Just depends on when the LD is available.

3rd line will be worse short term without AI but the team will be better now and long term with a legit second pair LD.
 
JWR said:
One name who might be interesting to consider is Ilya Mikheyev. Toronto will not be able to resign him

https://www.prohockeyrumors.com/2022/06/toronto-willing-to-trade-ilya-mikheyevs-rights.html
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Isn't he just AA part 2, though? Phenomenal speed but never quite produced like you'd hope.

I'd pass. Blake did exactly what I wanted him to do-- get a legit top-line forward to stabilize the roster. Now we can groom the kids on the lower lines without huge expectations to deliver right away (not that any of them did last year :( ).
 
hokiecat said:
Isn't he just AA part 2, though? Phenomenal speed but never quite produced like you'd hope.

I'd pass. Blake did exactly what I wanted him to do-- get a legit top-line forward to stabilize the roster. Now we can groom the kids on the lower lines without huge expectations to deliver right away (not that any of them did last year :( ).
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From the article
"The 27-year-old winger had a strong season for Toronto, scoring 21 goals in just 53 games including four short-handed tallies. The 6’3″ Mikheyev has blinding speed and a long reach, making him a perfect penalty-killing option that is dangerous on the counterattack. His offensive skill sometimes leaves something to be desired, as Maple Leafs fans will tell you he can’t always finish on his chances but there is still a valuable player to be had this summer."
To me he would be a better replacement for AA (UFA) with a better scoring and a much better defense
 
JWR said:
From the article
"The 27-year-old winger had a strong season for Toronto, scoring 21 goals in just 53 games including four short-handed tallies. The 6’3″ Mikheyev has blinding speed and a long reach, making him a perfect penalty-killing option that is dangerous on the counterattack. His offensive skill sometimes leaves something to be desired, as Maple Leafs fans will tell you he can’t always finish on his chances but there is still a valuable player to be had this summer."
To me he would be a better replacement for AA (UFA) with a better scoring and a much better defense
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Sorry, I'd pass mostly because we don't need another AA either. Blake got Fiala rather than kicking the tires on someone who might become what Fiala is. All of the Kings remaining cap space is going to go fitting Kempe, Mikey, Durzi, and probably a 4th line tough guy onto the roster. Someone would need to go to roll the dice at $3.5M or whatever on Mikheyev.

FWIW, I loved the AA signing and really liked him the whole time he was here. The Kings are evolving the roster to more sure things plus the kids.
 
Bottom six players right now (Lemieux’s space reps himself or whomever the heavy player is):

Iafallo-Byfield-Kaliyev
Lemieux-Lizotte-Kupari
Grundstrom JAD Vilardi

Who do you trade and for what because at least one has to go. FWIW Kings have 200K in cap space due to Hoven’s projections without Vilardi. And what, after all this trade him for a second or something? He should have enough value to be part of a larger package for a player, but who else goes in that deal?

No value in trading Walker and not ready to trade Roy yet. You could still trade Durzi and/or Bjornfot but that doesn’t clear up that much cap either, not even enough for Chychrun’s affordable 4.6M. What quality LD are you getting for less than that?
 
The only way to fit Chychrun under the cap is to trade Iafallo+ I'd be willing to do that, but he seems to be Mac's pet.
 
Clif said:
Bottom six players right now (Lemieux’s space reps himself or whomever the heavy player is):

Iafallo-Byfield-Kaliyev
Lemieux-Lizotte-Kupari
Grundstrom JAD Vilardi

Who do you trade and for what because at least one has to go. FWIW Kings have 200K in cap space due to Hoven’s projections without Vilardi. And what, after all this trade him for a second or something? He should have enough value to be part of a larger package for a player, but who else goes in that deal?
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Technically, you can send Kupari down to Ontario and keep everyone else. He's waivers exempt for one more year.
 
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