My take on an LA Chychrun deal

If I'm AZ I'm 1000% asking for Clarke, though LAK have definitely made it known he's off the table.

The trade might include Byfield. If not, I could see Spence being moved.

I guarantee you it won't be for either of Clarke or Byfield. I wouldn't trade either of those guys for Chychrun 1-for-1.

If I were a betting man, I would put money down on 1st + Vilardi + Grans + Walker (for cap purposes). Arizona will likely flip Walker for a 2nd round pick.

If I’m LA I’m wondering who in your competition has a Clarke or a Byfield for sale? Turcotte, Durzi, and Spence are high level enough to garner interest. If Boston wants him, they can add another second, and for Edmonton I don’t see pool party being the asset the yotes want. Kings don’t have to trade anything at all this season, if they can get a good deal go for it, otherwise let everyone else fight over it. But no way Byfield and Clarke are available, Vilardi is looking like a 30 goal player, patience has paid off.

I don't think Chych is the move for LA. Though, if you can acquire a cost efficient, superb talent like Chychrun I would definitely consider it. I can't see Turcotte having much value, but I think if you waved Byfield and a first in front of their faces long enough they'd bite. But, do they want to do that?

Edmonton has Broberg. He might not be at the level of Clarke, but I'd take him over Spence. I don't think Edmonton wants to part with him though.

At the end of the day, we'll see where he goes. I think players like Gavrikov or Maatta would be better for the Kings.

Likely the move, my conspiracy theory is the Kings are pushing up the price to make Edmonton and Boston overpay, they are maybe more interested in who is in net for the Yotes more than Chychrun.