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Kings retool

Created by: Ninchubs
Team: 2024-25 Los Angeles Kings
Initial Creation Date: May 15, 2024
Published: May 15, 2024
Salary Cap Mode: Basic
Description
to anyone who questions “why is Arvidsson only getting 1 mill, he would want more no?” yes he’s worth more but he just came off back surgery and then another injury that ended his season, this is a 1 year prove it deal to show he’s still got it then can get paid next offseason
Free Agent Signings
RFAYEARSCAP HIT
4$5,500,000
2$860,000
1$1,000,000
3$1,500,000
2$800,000
3$2,500,000
2$900,000
2$900,000
2$1,150,000
UFAYEARSCAP HIT
1$1,000,000
3$3,500,000
1$870,000
1$1,500,000
1$800,000
Trades
1.
LAK
  1. Kaiser, Wyatt
CHI
  1. Dubois, Pierre-Luc
  2. 2024 6th round pick (LAK)
  3. 2025 4th round pick (LAK)
  4. 2026 2nd round pick (LAK)
2.
LAK
  1. Ehlers, Nikolaj
  2. 2024 6th round pick (WPG)
  3. 2025 3rd round pick (WPG)
WPG
  1. Gavrikov, Vladislav
  2. 2024 1st round pick (LAK)
Additional Details:
now i’m not an insider so i don’t know how many of these claims are true, but according to a few sources the Jets COULD shop Ehlers, and another source claimed they will let Brendan Dillon walk, so if Dillon walks there will be a glaring hole on that defense, Morrissey Pionk Demelo* Schmidt and then not much else (unless internal development does damage (heinola stanley etc)) so you give Gavrikov to WPG as a replacement to go get Ehlers
3.
LAK
  1. Gustavsson, Filip
MIN
  1. Moverare, Jacob
  2. 2024 6th round pick (WPG)
  3. 2025 3rd round pick (WPG)
Additional Details:
word is with Minny having Flower and Wallstedt they’re shopping Gus, go get him and pray on a bounce back
Retained Salary Transactions
Termination Fees
DraftRound 1Round 2Round 3Round 4Round 5Round 6Round 7
2024
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2025
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2026
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ROSTER SIZESALARY CAPCAP HITOVERAGES TooltipBONUSESCAP SPACE
25$87,700,000$84,230,000$1,850,000$1,275,000$3,470,000
Left WingCentreRight Wing
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Kempe, Adrian
$5,500,000$5,500,000
LW, RW
M-NTC
UFA - 2
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Kopitar, Anze
$7,000,000$7,000,000
C
NMC
UFA - 2
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Fiala, Kevin
$7,875,000$7,875,000
RW, LW
NMC
UFA - 5
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Moore, Trevor
$4,200,000$4,200,000
LW, RW
UFA - 4
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Byfield, Quinton
$5,500,000$5,500,000
LW, C
RFA
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Ehlers, Nikolaj
$6,000,000$6,000,000
RW, LW
M-NTC
UFA - 1
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Arvidsson, Viktor
$1,000,000$1,000,000
RW, LW
UFA
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Danault, Phillip
$5,500,000$5,500,000
C
M-NTC
UFA - 3
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Kaliyev, Arthur
$1,150,000$1,150,000
RW, LW
RFA
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Grundström, Carl
$1,000,000$1,000,000
LW, RW
RFA
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Lizotte, Blake
$1,500,000$1,500,000
C
RFA
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Laferriere, Alex
$875,000$875,000
RW
RFA - 1
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Thomas, Akil
$900,000$900,000
C
RFA
Left DefenseRight DefenseGoaltender
Grzelcyk, Matt
$3,500,000$3,500,000
LD
UFA
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Doughty, Drew
$11,000,000$11,000,000
RD
M-NTC
UFA - 3
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Gustavsson, Filip
$3,750,000$3,750,000
G
UFA - 2
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Anderson, Michael
$4,125,000$4,125,000
LD
UFA - 7
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Spence, Jordan
$2,500,000$2,500,000
RD
RFA
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Waivers ExemptPortillo, Erik
$800,000$800,000
G
RFA
Scandella, Marco
$1,500,000$1,500,000
LD
UFA
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Waivers ExemptClarke, Brandt
$863,333$863,333 (Performance Bonus$850,000$850K)
RD
RFA - 2
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Rittich, David
$800,000$800,000
G
UFA - 1
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Englund, Andreas
$1,000,000$1,000,000
LD
UFA - 1
ScratchesInjured Reserve (IR)Long Term IR (LTIR)
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Waivers ExemptKaiser, Wyatt
$916,667$916,667 (Performance Bonus$425,000$425K)
LD
RFA - 1
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Turcotte, Alex
$900,000$900,000
C
RFA

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May 15 at 11:29 a.m.
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ginandtacos
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PLD and his horrible contract are close to unmoveable. Better off just keeping him and hoping he turns into what you hoped when the deal was signed.
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May 15 at 11:29 a.m.
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Zero chance Chicago is taking on that dumpster fire.
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May 15 at 11:32 a.m.
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Quoting: PaulKorea
Zero chance Chicago is taking on that dumpster fire.


Not even if the package includes a 6th round pick? Man you drive a hard bargain.
May 15 at 11:34 a.m.
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Quoting: ginandtacos
Not even if the package includes a 6th round pick? Man you drive a hard bargain.


I was holding out for a 5th.
May 15 at 11:39 a.m.
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That's not enough to move PLD. His on ice results against his cap hit and term are toxic and going to cost quite a lot to move at this point. As much as it stings, the Kings are better off buying him out versus the including the assets it would take to move him such as (2) 1sts plus Turcotte just to get a conversation going likely.
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May 15 at 11:44 a.m.
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- Gavrikov almost certainly would not waive for WPG
- Arvidsson has been close to a PPG player the last two seasons... even if he doesn't get term the "prove it" deal is going to be at least $3M
- Grz can be good but his skillset is limited due to his size, I would not want to be the GM who gives him that contract
May 15 at 11:46 a.m.
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In terms of the Jets defense, the right side is in dire need for an upgrade. The left side would be in better shape than the right with Morrissey, Samberg, Heinola/Stanley if Dillon is gone.

In any event, most players with trade protection will not waive to go to WInnipeg.
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May 15 at 11:47 a.m.
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Gavrikov and Winnipeg say no as the Jets don't need an LHD.

It needs to be a hockey trade that fills a need for the Jets. So, a top 4 RHD or 2C with term or team control.
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May 15 at 12:00 p.m.
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You forgot the 2 million in retention, making the 2nd a 1st, and the not getting Kaiser part of this proposal....but otherwise....sure. Buy him out and move on...but that gets the ticking clock on Blake getting fired much louder so I doubt there is an admission this soon on how badly that trade was managed in terms of assets given and contract awarded.
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May 15 at 12:03 p.m.
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Quoting: wojohawk
You forgot the 2 million in retention, making the 2nd a 1st, and the not getting Kaiser part of this proposal....but otherwise....sure. Buy him out and move on...but that gets the ticking clock on Blake getting fired much louder so I doubt there is an admission this soon on how badly that trade was managed in terms of assets given and contract awarded.


This is why there is a pretty good chance we see something like PLD + Clarke + 1st for Marner.

It might seem like an overpay for Marner but from a PR standpoint it's a great way to sneak out of the PLD contract and keep the heat off of Blake.
May 15 at 12:14 p.m.
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Quoting: fangm
This is why there is a pretty good chance we see something like PLD + Clarke + 1st for Marner.

It might seem like an overpay for Marner but from a PR standpoint it's a great way to sneak out of the PLD contract and keep the heat off of Blake.[/quo
Quoting: fangm
This is why there is a pretty good chance we see something like PLD + Clarke + 1st for Marner.

It might seem like an overpay for Marner but from a PR standpoint it's a great way to sneak out of the PLD contract and keep the heat off of Blake.


If I were a Kings fan and this was how you slip out of the PLD debacle, I would be even more pissed as it makes it even worse to lose multiple trades for the same player (as a Hawks fan I know all to well losing 3 Saad trades). Trading a 21 RHD you used a top 10 draft pick for, another 1st to dump PLD and a year of Marner (and the privledge of (over)paying him 12 million per) seems like doubling down on a losing hand.
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May 15 at 12:48 p.m.
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Quoting: ginandtacos
Not even if the package includes a 6th round pick? Man you drive a hard bargain.


3 picks there bud
May 15 at 12:52 p.m.
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Quoting: Ninchubs
3 picks there bud


And two of them aren't worth much of anything.
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May 15 at 1:23 p.m.
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I’d rather play the year out with three goalies than accept that Gus trade
May 15 at 1:56 p.m.
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Garak
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Not to beat a dead horse, but that doesn't even come close to moving PLD's contract. As of the buyout window this summer he will still be eligible for the U26 buyout, which is 1/3rd of the remaining contract value and is significantly more affordable than if he were over 26. That is probably LA's best bet.
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May 15 at 2:40 p.m.
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Quoting: Ninchubs
3 picks there bud


Yeah a 2nd, 4th, and a 6th to eat $56m of a dog-ass contract you gave a malcontent, what a deal!
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May 15 at 2:41 p.m.
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Quoting: wojohawk
You forgot the 2 million in retention, making the 2nd a 1st, and the not getting Kaiser part of this proposal....but otherwise....sure. Buy him out and move on...but that gets the ticking clock on Blake getting fired much louder so I doubt there is an admission this soon on how badly that trade was managed in terms of assets given and contract awarded.


Are you saying 8 years wasn't a good bet on a 24 year old hot-and-cold guy who had already worn out his welcome on two teams? How was Blake to know!
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May 15 at 4:12 p.m.
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Quoting: Garak
Not to beat a dead horse, but that doesn't even come close to moving PLD's contract. As of the buyout window this summer he will still be eligible for the U26 buyout, which is 1/3rd of the remaining contract value and is significantly more affordable than if he were over 26. That is probably LA's best bet.


This isn't a guarantee. If the cup finals go to 6 or 7 games then he will be over 26
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May 15 at 4:40 p.m.
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This isn't a guarantee. If the cup finals go to 6 or 7 games then he will be over 26


True. Man, that would be pretty crazy if they just barely missed it. Do they buy him out anyway or does that become unmanageable?
May 15 at 5:30 p.m.
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You addressed it in the description, but there's zero chance Arvidsson signs a 1x1. Yes he was hurt, but he's a proven NHL veteran. Just not happening.

Minnesota doesn't even consider the Gustavsson trade. A third, a sixth and a depth defenseman for a 25-year-old starting caliber goalie? Huh?
 
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