PLD for Kuemper

I think everyone involved on the Kings side including the fanbase is just relieved they never have to spend another minute talking or commenting on Dubois. A collective turning of the page was badly needed.

That being said I wouldn’t be surprised in the least if PLD gets back to being a 30 goal scorer as early as next season.
He needs at least 1 year of coasting and excuses, then I say 25 goals max the following.
 
I think everyone involved on the Kings side including the fanbase is just relieved they never have to spend another minute talking or commenting on Dubois. A collective turning of the page was badly needed.

That being said I wouldn’t be surprised in the least if PLD gets back to being a 30 goal scorer as early as next season.
I'll make that bet with you as well! The guy has NEVER scored 30 goals. I'm already getting one free lunch this summer from a buddy who swore PLD would get 30 with the Kings last summer.
 
Now the Kings need a 3rd (or 2nd) line center? Is there talk of QB moving to center now? I guess it'll remain to be seen what happens this offseason with signings/call ups.
I'd like to see that move and have the likes of Turcotte and Thomas in the bottom 6 for starters.
 
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Now the Kings need a 3rd (or 2nd) line center? Is there talk of QB moving to center now? I guess it'll remain to be seen what happens this offseason with signings/call ups.
I'd like to see that move and have the likes of Turcotte and Thomas in the bottom 6 for starters.
Yes, Blake mentioned Byfield playing his natural position.
 
Hows this for a mind bending stat

Current active goalies who won the cup as a starter
Quick (38 years old)
Hill (28)
Kuemper (34)
Vasilevsky (29)
Binnington (30)
Murray (30)* Not sure if he's really active
Fleury (39) until his retirement is official

And thats it....The rest are gone or retired
The list will grow this year to include Bob or Skinner.

Its a pretty select group.
 
Some of us never stopped.
Leonardo Dicaprio Reaction GIF by Once Upon A Time In Hollywood
 
I'll make that bet with you as well! The guy has NEVER scored 30 goals. I'm already getting one free lunch this summer from a buddy who swore PLD would get 30 with the Kings last summer.
Ha! I wouldn’t be surprised by 30 but I sure as hell don’t expect it. The guy is an unrepentant bum until he decides he’s sick of being a punchline. His priorities in life do not involve hockey anywhere near the top.

Now a Darcy Kuemper performance based bet that could be interesting…
 
In all honesty, I’m truly going to miss the PLD thread from last season. It provided hours of entertainment.

Ha! I wouldn’t be surprised by 30 but I sure as hell don’t expect it. The guy is an unrepentant bum until he decides he’s sick of being a punchline. His priorities in life do not involve hockey anywhere near the top.

Now a Darcy Kuemper performance based bet that could be interesting…
PLD reminds me of Ricky Williams (Dolphins RB)
 
Now the Kings need a 3rd (or 2nd) line center? Is there talk of QB moving to center now? I guess it'll remain to be seen what happens this offseason with signings/call ups.
I'd like to see that move and have the likes of Turcotte and Thomas in the bottom 6 for starters.
Byfield will move to Center and Fiala will play the majority of his 5v5 minutes next to him. The question becomes who plays next to Kopi/Kempe, Byfield/Fiala, Danault/Moore
 
Byfield will move to Center and Fiala will play the majority of his 5v5 minutes next to him. The question becomes who plays next to Kopi/Kempe, Byfield/Fiala, Danault/Moore

turc w kopi, thomas w byfield? maybe lee w danault.

Assuming no FA signings.
 
turc w kopi, thomas w byfield? maybe lee w danault.

Assuming no FA signings.
Still gotta fill the 4th line with no Lizzo, maybe no Lewis or Grundstrom. I think there will be 2 FA wingers signed. Turc or Thomas will slot in on one of the top 3 lines.
 
A few thoughts that I will add to this.

#1) In a preseason interview PLD was asked "what was it about LA", or what do you like about LA. His answer, the weather, the beach life. Nothing about the team, the org. That was a bit of a red flag answer to me.

#2) Mid season there was an article that stated that Hellebuyck and Schiefele said they decided to sign with the Jets becuase of player was no longer on the team.

#3) Based on #2, I would not be surprised if some of the Kings veteran players offered up their opinion on the PLD situation.

#4) The 3 morons in the front office are to blame for this. The PLD we saw on the Kings was the same PLD that many fans from other teams told us we were getting.

I am just glad the PLD version of the LA Kings is over with. it
 
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