Panarin to Kings

[Rinkrat]

 

[hokiecat]

I know it isn't popular here but I'm stoked. Lets Go Kings!!!

If they extend him at a reasonable price, this is a great deal. Greentree is a meh prospect and a third is just a third. For a point per game player. Big talent upgrade for the Kings!

 

[CHARAzard]

Welcome to LA!

 

[jammer06]

Lol a third and a maybe?

 

[mik999999]

Didn't want to give up Greentree but this seems like a solid deal from the Kings point of view. Didn't have to give up Clarke or NHL player and a conditional 3rd? Ok.

 

[hokiecat]

Lol a third and a maybe?

Right? KH should make all future trades with Drury and the Rangers. That guy is a clown show.

 

[LAKingSteve]

Ken Holland W given that's all we had to give up. Had high hopes for Greentree. As others have said, hope there is an extension AND Kenny goes big game hunting in the offseason. Feels like this is just one step, gonna take more to put us over the hump.

 

[jammer06]

 

[TooCool]

I swear if this bites us in the ass........

Panarin could be a Gaborik like boost hopefully.

 

[Statue4Deano]

I knew Holland couldn’t help himself. Whatever man. This ship is going down one way or another.

 

[hokiecat]

Ken Holland W given that's all we had to give up. Had high hopes for Greentree. As others have said, hope there is an extension AND Kenny goes big game hunting in the offseason. Feels like this is just one step, gonna take more to put us over the hump.

I had high hopes for Greentree making the NHL but he is not an elite prospect at all. Even last year I was saying that Ilya Protas was the best player on that line.

I have been wrong before but I am super stoked right now. Holland got us an elite forward for a middle-6 winger prospect and a third. Compare that to what Brock Nelson got traded for... As long as Panarin extends, this is a great deal. Salary cap space doesn't matter any more.

 

[hokiecat]

I knew Holland couldn’t help himself. Whatever man. This ship is going down one way or another.

Explain your thinking please. A great older player for a third and a good but far from great prospect.

 

[LAKingSteve]

No extension in place yet, Kings and Panarin camp working on it.

 

[JasonU]

On paper this looks great. I wonder how bad the extension will be.

 

[Hockey53]

I swear if this bites us in the ass........

Panarin could be a Gaborik like boost hopefully.

I would think there will another trade or 2 at or before the trade deadline,because even with Panarin in this lineup,and there are no other trades/roster moves,the Kings will barely make the playoffs and be out after the first round,or not make the playoffs at all.Just my 2 cents

 

[Statue4Deano]

I had high hopes for Greentree making the NHL but he is not an elite prospect at all. Even last year I was saying that Ilya Protas was the best player on that line.

I have been wrong before but I am super stoked right now. Holland got us an elite forward for a middle-6 winger prospect and a third. Compare that to what Brock Nelson got traded for... As long as Panarin extends, this is a great deal. Salary cap space doesn't matter any more.

3 of the top 4 wingers are Panarin, Fiala and Kuzmenko. None of them fit in Hiller Hockey. It’s definitely gonna be funny to watch.

 

[McSorleyFan]

I always hate seeing young talent traded, because I like watching the young guys develop and make it to the big show. But, I've come to realize that unproven talent is just that. Greentree is not a "can't miss prospect" so you take your chances. I hope Liam gets a chance in NY and he does well.
Now ... what did LA agree to sign him for??? (if that was part of the deal)

 

[Statue4Deano]

Explain your thinking please. A great older player for a third and a good but far from great prospect.

I’ve got no problem with Panarin. He’s great at what he does. My issue is the team built around him and the head coach.

 

[jammer06]

I knew Holland couldn’t help himself. Whatever man. This ship is going down one way or another.

I'll give it this much, I am intrigued

 

[LAKingSteve]

I’ve got no problem with Panarin. He’s great at what he does. My issue is the team built around him and the head coach.

This really isn't totally about this season. Assuming Hiller is gone after this year, could be a very different looking (and playing) Kings team.