Gallagher has significant negative value in my opinion.

Idk if Poehling and a 2nd is enough, assuming the 3rd is to take on Gallagher's monstrosity contract.

Gallagher without at least 40% retention would realistically preclude any other significant move, particularly acquiring a #1 LD like Jakob Chychrun, which is a far greater priority than acquiring an expensive, aged veteran whose production is declining and is due $34 million over the balance of his contract.

If we really need the cap this offseason for a good reason , i'd be willing to throw calgary's first instead of the second

Horrible deal for the Kings

1) Kaliyev is off limits.
2) Wouldn't want Gallagher unless there was 50% retained, and even then I wouldn't spend a quality asset for him.
3) Poehling doesn't crap the top 4 or 5 center prospects we have, falling behind Byfield, Turcotte, Vilardi, Kupari, and likely Jaret Anderson-Dolan. No desire for him.
4) 2nd and 3rd round picks are an insult in terms of the amount needed to give to LA to take Gallagher's contract, along with asking for their best scoring prospect in return.

Those are just a couple of quick reasons why LA says no.

Honestly I think LA thinks Gallagher has value, especially since Bergevin's there