Has Spence edged out Clarke for the RD3 spot?

No clarke? interesting

Too early to say. Spence has looked better (to me, but just slightly), I wouldn't be surprised to see both players being called up and down several times this October. There is also tonight's game, if Clarke can make a big impact I think it's a coin toss.

Not really related, but it’s kinda funny to me how Provorov’s retained salary has given the Kings their current tandem — Korpisalo might have re-signed in LA for 3.025 (Talbot + retention on Provorov).

The Kings ended up saving much more because they moved Walker ($2.65M) and Cal Petersen ($5M). They couldn't have afforded this tandem or even PLD without that move.

Both Spence and Clarke have looked VERY good. It'll come down to how they want Clarke to develop, I think. To me, he's much more of a lock for a LONG-term roster spot (ie, the Kings won't trade him). So if LA wants him in Ontario playing 27 minutes a night, leading the power play, getting penalty kill time, etc, then they have the luxury of being able to do that because Spence is ready for the NHL. If LA thinks its better for him to be around NHL coaches so he can get 10-12 minutes a night, 2nd PP, no PK, etc, then they can do that.

I expect they go the former route. Clarke is ready for the NHL, no doubt, but they allow him the time to develop and mature even more because of Spence's readiness.

I forgot about that: the dead cap from Provorov was definitely worth it, then.

Exactly, well said.

Where you guys think Kaliyev slots in the lineup once hes unsuspended?

Kaliyev will most likely be paired back with PLD and Fiala on game 3.

The real question is, if Arvidsson is out for a significant time does Laffy, Turcotte, or JAD take his role. With an emergency call-up looming the Kings should at least be able to get one of these guys up.