Take Kempe, Bjugstad, and Simon out of that trade and the Kings accept.

Pens aren’t paying a first to dump JJ

correct the first is to dump both

Then the Kings respectfully decline.

Ya i was afraid the Pens would have to add

They might be willing to take both if there's a 1st coming back, but they're not going to include Kempe in the deal. He's worth a 1st to the Kings by himself.

Kempe is part of the long-term future of the Kings, and I can't see them moving him unless it's part of a package for an even better player.

you dont need a pick to dump Jugs