Next year

I like the 4th line. But you gotta hope to get Lizitte for $2,000,000 AAV or just below.
If the Kings decide to sign Byfield long term now, it seem like a realistic contract he might be getting.

But: I am confused with th e lines 2 and 3. Why are you breaking up the Kings most socring line (Moore-Danault-Fiala) since Jan. 23? Also why to play Laferriere in the 2nd line? The way he played recently, the Kings better not throw him into the lineup next year.

I also don't see that Holtz's value is higher than Kaliyevs. Nevertheless, I think Kaliyev could end up in New Jersey, just in another type of deal.

To sign Cam Talbot for 2 years at $2,500,00 per season as your starting goalie is probably a bit risky. He is turning 38 before the next season

Lines 2/3 could be interchangeable.

Holtz was a way higher pick and kaliyev looks to be on his way out. I figured get the right hand shot in a trade for Kaliyev. I was so high on kaliyev in recent years, sucks he’s most likely getting traded at the draft/offseason.


There’s speculation that talbot could sign 1-2 years less than 3. I’m all for a trade for a goalie like Capitals goalie lindgren if that’s possible. I’m really hoping Portillo can step in in 2 years

I was also having high hopes for Kaliyev, but he just seems to not get started for three years now... Most likely he's getting traded, as you also speculated. If Nedeljkovic is not being signed before by the Penguins, the Kings should be the fronrunners to sign him, in my opinion. He will not be expensive and you don't need to give up anything for him. Talbot has been very good this year, but due to his age, I am very concerned, that he will be able to play another year without an injury. Maybe he can be the back up next year or you resign Rittich for less as the backup, as he was also great this year in this role.