VCRW
Classic player
I think he may be in Buffalo. Byram seems to fit the need.Where to find such a player? The LD1 store in Manhatten Beach?
Confirmed with Link Kings name Holland their 10th GM in History
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Bollocks
Top Forward
If Byram isn't attainable, it would be foolish not to consider Miller.
The Kings can't improve LD over Gavrikov without either giving up too much of what they don't have a lot (assets) for an established player or a bit of gamble with a younger player with untapped potential who hit a plateau. When it comes to UFAs there seems to be very slim pickings...
DryKing
Power Forward
Rangers fans like to bag on Miller and I don't watch him enough to see if it is warranted. He was very good prior to the draft, however. I don't know how high of an asking price he would have, but in some ways he is a better fit than even Byram.
Sounds like he will be a boom or bust player, however.
Opinion: The Enigma that is Rangers' Defenseman K'Andre Miller
New York Rangers defenseman K'Andre Miller needs to learn how to be a more consistent player.
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Bollocks
Top Forward
Rangers fans like to bag on Miller and I don't watch him enough to see if it is warranted. He was very good prior to the draft, however. I don't know how high of an asking price he would have, but in some ways he is a better fit than even Byram.
Sounds like he will be a boom or bust player, however.
Opinion: The Enigma that is Rangers' Defenseman K'Andre Miller
New York Rangers defenseman K'Andre Miller needs to learn how to be a more consistent player.
Boom or bust seems like a perfect description of Ken's hire. So...maybe that's a fit there.
salami
Top Forward
You mean "rioters". Considering the emigrated free agents followed an appropriate process to be here, and the fact that they actually worked for it, they likely would not be on the rioters side. Not sure if that's a stone you want to throw.
salami
Top Forward
The 9 most intriguing teams of NHL free agency: What I heard from a buzzy draft combine
Which teams are poised to make big moves over the next few weeks, and for who? Plus, an update on CBA talks.www.nytimes.com
No way in hell Holland should give Gavrikov $8.5M x 8 years.
In 8 years that $8.5M will be a pittance. Considering he's our second best (arguably best) D-Man, perhaps you do lock him up until he's 37.
DryKing
Power Forward
I hate to say it, but given how fast salaries are rising I think you are right (though I'd prefer a 6 year deal).
Statue4Deano
Super Star
He's going to get 7 years minimum. One dimensional defensemen with average foot speed do not age gracefully. 8.5 on a 4 year deal would sting but you can work around it. 7/8 years at that cap hit he turns into a boat anchor. It just doesn't make sense for a team that's looking to lift the ceiling on their gameplay not strengthen their defensive foundation.
Gavirkov is an excellent d-man but he's replaceable.
Statue4Deano
Super Star
First kick at the can on Puckpedia.
1 Trade - Miller/Carrick for Moore/Spence - Carrick has a Holland connection (2024 Oilers)
2 RFA signings Miller 6M x 5, Laf 2.8M x 2
3 UFA signings Marner 14M x 7, JvR 1.2M x 1, Ceci 2.75M x 3 (Holland connection)
Projected Cap Space $1,485,000
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Madness20721
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Not everyone is a "rioter." There are a lot of people out there exercising their constitutional right to protest peacefully.
Statue4Deano
Super Star
The Kings have very limited assets this off-season. Their best prospects are 2+ years away from possibly being NHL regulars. They don’t have a 2nd round pick in this draft. Their 1st round pick is in the mid 20s.
If you go the route of retaining Gavrikov & Kuzmenko or Boesser you’ve spent $14M and you still need an impact player to put the team over the hump. Where is he going to play? Who is available on the trade market and why? Then we need to ask why would his team accept the trade package from the Kings?
Holland interview
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Ken Holland Talks Kings Draft Plans, Trade Calls, and Kopitar’s Future
Kings GM Ken Holland opens up on draft week prep, player talks, trade interest, and potential contract plans for captain Anze Kopitar
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lol, seriously? You think a NHL player has the same process as some poor immigrant? You fit in with all the other ignorant people who automatically think undocumented immigrants are criminals. It’s sad and pathetic half the country thinks like this. You probably cheer masked thugs snatching Americans off the street because of the colors of their skin.
salami
Top Forward
What's sad is that you believe that your political opposites actually believe that nonsense. That's what you've been fed by your media masters. Oh, and they're illegal aliens, not "undocumented immigrants". I'd be happy to debate you, but not here. Respect the board.
symbology
TEAM LGK
I hope Holland upgrades the left side D. Byram would be a nice add. Add a little more depth, sign Kuz if he you can get a deal. Then go after McDavid next year. I think the Oil will be worse off next year. He has to be ready to give up on that Franchise.
Yes, some players need to be traded to the Sabres to land Byram.
Yes, some players need to be traded to the Sabres to land Byram.
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Statue4Deano
Super Star
And here is a prime example of what “Win Now” can also mean. Trading for 33-35 year old players with their best hockey behind them.
DryKing
Power Forward
I'd take any of the three but wouldn't give up much for any of them. I think both Rust or Rakell's numbers would significantly drop off as part of the Kings' roster so not sure how much value they would really provide.
For Karlsson, the Penguin's would have to retain a large portion of his remaining contract for it to make sense but he can still play and would make our PP quite a bit better. I'd probably rather see Clarke in that role, however.
Statue4Deano
Super Star
It’s going to cost a young player like Laf, Spence or Liam Greentree to trade any of those players.
