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TEAM LGK
I am not sure how to react to this. I never come to a complete stop. I cali-stop all the time.
Hiller Hotseat Thread
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Madness20721
Top Forward
You honestly think Kopi would get traded?
What party?
Taxi Squad
ask Nordstrom or Quick... *still on your side, just typing dumb stuff for funsies*
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Of course not, that's why we were talking about "dreams".
symbology
TEAM LGK
If he asked, or......
If the Kings fall out of they playoffs by the deadline and teams were asking about him. They would ask him, but the decision would be his to make, he does have a full no movement clause.
What party?
Taxi Squad
Something tells me Kopitar's favorite Kendrick Lamar song is : LOYALTY. So, this is his forever home.
symbology
TEAM LGK
That and he has a young kids that figure skate and play hockey. I am not sure he would want to try and go for a cup on another team and leave his family behind. Even if it is for a few months.Something tells me Kopitar's favorite Kendrick Lamar song is : LOYALTY. So, this is his forever home.
Vincent Z. Mercogliano
By Vincent Z. Mercogliano
Feb. 3, 2026Updated 7:13 pm PST
TARRYTOWN, N.Y. — With less than 24 hours remaining until the NHL’s Olympic roster freeze, which begins at 3 p.m. Wednesday and lasts until Feb. 23, all eyes around the league are on the New York Rangers.
Will they trade star winger Artemi Panarin before the freeze goes into effect? Most believe the answer is yes, but the situation is both complex and fluid.
The primary holdup is that it’s taking time for Panarin’s agent, Paul Theofanous, to sort through all of the options. Panarin holds a full no-movement clause, which gives him the power to shop around and handpick his next team. The Rangers can’t do anything until the 34-year-old winger gives them the green light.
The Rangers attempted to accelerate that process by holding Panarin out of the last three games for “roster management” purposes, but the player’s desire to sign an extension wherever he goes has slowed negotiations. He’s aiming high on what could be the final contract of his career, which adds a complicating layer for many interested teams.
As we’ve been writing for weeks, multiple league sources believe that Florida is his preferred destination. That’s an advantage for the two-time champion Panthers, as well as, it seems, the Tampa Bay Lightning. The former came up in a few conversations on Tuesday, and recent buzz has increased around the Lightning.
The problem is, the extension piece won’t come easily for either Sunshine State club. That’s not to say it’s impossible — both general managers, Bill Zito for Florida and Julien BriseBois for Tampa, have shown the ability to get creative in pursuit of what they want — but are either willing to move the mountains required to get it done? That’s a lingering question.
Other suitors believed to have been involved, namely the Carolina Hurricanes, Los Angeles Kings, San Jose Sharks and Washington Capitals, have more salary-cap flexibility. They presumably remain in the mix, but it’s less clear how keen Panarin is on going to any of those teams.
By Vincent Z. Mercogliano
Feb. 3, 2026Updated 7:13 pm PST
TARRYTOWN, N.Y. — With less than 24 hours remaining until the NHL’s Olympic roster freeze, which begins at 3 p.m. Wednesday and lasts until Feb. 23, all eyes around the league are on the New York Rangers.
Will they trade star winger Artemi Panarin before the freeze goes into effect? Most believe the answer is yes, but the situation is both complex and fluid.
The primary holdup is that it’s taking time for Panarin’s agent, Paul Theofanous, to sort through all of the options. Panarin holds a full no-movement clause, which gives him the power to shop around and handpick his next team. The Rangers can’t do anything until the 34-year-old winger gives them the green light.
The Rangers attempted to accelerate that process by holding Panarin out of the last three games for “roster management” purposes, but the player’s desire to sign an extension wherever he goes has slowed negotiations. He’s aiming high on what could be the final contract of his career, which adds a complicating layer for many interested teams.
As we’ve been writing for weeks, multiple league sources believe that Florida is his preferred destination. That’s an advantage for the two-time champion Panthers, as well as, it seems, the Tampa Bay Lightning. The former came up in a few conversations on Tuesday, and recent buzz has increased around the Lightning.
The problem is, the extension piece won’t come easily for either Sunshine State club. That’s not to say it’s impossible — both general managers, Bill Zito for Florida and Julien BriseBois for Tampa, have shown the ability to get creative in pursuit of what they want — but are either willing to move the mountains required to get it done? That’s a lingering question.
Other suitors believed to have been involved, namely the Carolina Hurricanes, Los Angeles Kings, San Jose Sharks and Washington Capitals, have more salary-cap flexibility. They presumably remain in the mix, but it’s less clear how keen Panarin is on going to any of those teams.
In response to my question, Kings GM Ken Holland has full confidence Jim Hiller and his staff
For an AEG owned team, run by Luc taking direction from Danny B.,......allow me to translate the above:
Our fans continue to back Hiller as well. We know this because they keep spending their money on the team, and continue to watch and listen to the games. We follow the money.....errrr....what our fans want.
For an AEG owned team, run by Luc taking direction from Danny B.,......allow me to translate the above:
Our fans continue to back Hiller as well. We know this because they keep spending their money on the team, and continue to watch and listen to the games. We follow the money.....errrr....what our fans want.
McSorleyFan
Top Forward
Now would be the time ....
Last time it was too close to Christmas. Now it's too close to Valentine's Day....
Unless there is a lifeboat that could step in, be an upgrade and take over, Hiller will be staying until the end of the season. I'm not a fan of his coaching, but I'd be very surprised if there was a change. End of last season would have been the ideal time imho, as his playoff decision making was ROUGH.
King of Pentacle5
Top Forward
Soon it will be too close to St Patrick’s Day.