Any PLD trade where the Jets are bringing back Byfield is a MAJOR WIN! Gotta think it would be hard for LA to let him go but if they're willing, Jets need to pull the trigger ASAP.

LA has a lot of nice pieces in positions the Jets need. You'd have to imagine the Jets need to take back some cap to make it work like Arvidsson and/or Iafallo for example. Plus if they're bringing in PLD then likely one of Byfield or Vallardi could become available as PLD would be taking their spot.

It should be interesting.

With what cap space though? The Kings aren't in need of scoring, they are however in need of his size and physicality but you'd have to move Arvidsson and Iafallo just to make this work and even then you still don't have a starting goalie. I doubt Byfield is available though.

I feel this is Marc Bergevin pumping up the price for Montreal.

Elliotte Friedman is full of $h!t because there's virtually no combination of players Los Angeles would be willing to trade that makes the cap situation work since Winnipeg can't retain on Dubois. Dubois is going to get at least $8 million and the Kings aren't going to trade Fiala or Kempe for him, so that means BOTH Arvidsson and Iafallo would have to be in the deal. Now add Byfield or Vilardi (fat chance) and two roster slots have opened up putting LA in a $2 million hole again. So unless Winnipeg are willing to take Arvidsson, Iafallo, prospects and picks, or Rob Blake is a moron, this idea is DOA.

If Los Angeles actually had any interest in a Jet player and Friedman were an actual journalist, he'd be reporting on LA's interest in Josh Morrissey.

If there is actually any truth to this, my views from LA's side are this:

1. Byfield and Clarke are unavailable. Full-stop. If they weren't available for Chychrun, who was a more valuable asset at a much better price for multiple years, they aren't available for a 2C that has forced his way off of multiple teams.

2. Vilardi is unlikely. The Kings have invested too much into him to turn around and deal him after he finally breaks out. It just doesn't make logical sense to me. I probably have an emotional bias, but to me that just seems like a bad message to send to players looking to play here.

3. There needs to be cap going the other way. With PLD looking for a HUGE extension, it's not just minor cap either. Arvidsson is the likely guy from LA, but it could be Trevor Moore or Alex Iafallo. Durzi is almost a certainty. And because those are actually good pieces with significant value going to a team that apparently still wants to contend for a playoff spot, I think this might end up being more of a hockey deal as opposed to a picks/futures deal. Because of that, I think the stage is set to disappoint many Jets fans.

I wouldn't be shocked if it's:

Durzi
Arvidsson
One of Turcotte/****emo OR a conditional pick.

That doesn't seem like a lot going to Winnipeg if youre looking to rebuild, but if they arent it solidifies a top-6 player to replace PLD, a cost-controlled PP QB who can play limited top-4 minutes, and a good prospect or pick. For a guy who doesn't want to be there and will just walk after next season anyway. We'll see.

Also, LA seems pretty focused on the 2-way forward route, not sure PLD would fit the defensive forward style our centers play. Not saying it's impossible, just this looks like Blake letting PLD (and the league know) he's serious about getting to the next level. Even if they do nothing this off-season, if the rumors of PLD seeing LA as a prefered destination they have to kick the tires.

Maybe it's a 3-way trade brewing - It could be MB trying to get his favourite Edmundson and Anderson from MTL - You are saying you need size and physicality and you need to shed cap... Habs have both.

I don't have the computing power this morning to figure it out - however I wouldn't discard the possibility ( PLD, a retained Anderson and edmundson, ****on of cap space in MTL, prospects and picks in the mix could make something interrresting for all parties involved.

Our focus to be competitive is in this order (1) goal (2) size/physicality (3) playoff experience.

Edmundson is barely worth the contract minimum, Edler would be a better reup at the salary minimum. LA would need to move one of Iafallo or Moore with Arvidsonn, and Vilardi just to clear the cap space to get PLD, and even then they won't have much to address goal.

Iafallo for Eddy (at 1.7M$) and a 3rd. He's got all the size/physicality and playoff experience you need. And he's loved by Marc Bergvin.

He was your worst defenseman on a team of rookies of a tanking team. It's a waste of capspace.

Lol, you forgot the 1st round pick going to LA. 2023 or 2024, your choice.

I disagree but Ok, you do you.

You guys are funny - Iafallo is now worth a first round pick +++. Cool story bro.

Brisson and LAK's management are good friends and LAK does need a LT replacement for THE MAN - KOPITAR. PLD would definitely help out big time and he would fit in well in LAK with some help learning to play a Full Time 200' game.

WPG should target young CDN players that would be open to signing LT and playing in Canada.

Byfield is the obvious choice with Durzi, Korpisalo and Vilardi being great choices as well.

Obviously we want a WIN WIN so LAK goes onto another Cup and WPG rebuilds. So, maybe it's WPG getting some prospects instead. Something like... Jordan Spence, Alex Turcotte, Akil Thomas, Samuel ****emo, etc...?

Iafallo has always been worth a 1st round pick+. Definitely not the 5OA, but a mid-round 1st is about his value. My tongue in cheek comment was simply in response to the massive undervalue of your "offer".

You thought Edmundson was good last season? Honestly? Not injury-prone? Not showing signs of regressing?

He had 71 giveaways last season, Kovacevic had more (90) but somehow was a +3 to Edmundson who was -29 (worst on the team, Guhle second worst had -19). He can block shots and play with some edge, but the positives don't overcome him being a liability on the ice.

PLD trade is not happening. Blake kicked the tires just to give the press something to write about.

You have inside knowledge of this? Read on the Athletic that Blake is pretty serious and has done a little more than kicked the tires.

Lol biased Kings fan is triggered by trade proposal. The Jets would absolutely consider your idea of Arvidsson, Iafallo, and futures. They wouldn't consider moving on from their only good defenseman, however.

Winnipeg claims to want to make hockey trades. They say it's not a rebuild. The trade makes a lot of sense if we believe that.