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Looking at the other 4 options, the only one I really think could be a legitimate ask might be the Kaliyev+2nd. The others are just too much given where the Kings are at.
Speaking to Tarasenko's value, he's now a 32 year old UFA. The season before he was traded to New York, he was a PPG, but has now put up 2 straight seasons of being on pace for less than 50 points. He's not going to bring back the same return that New York gave (which also included retention AND a very good Niko Mikkola, so take your expectations another two notches down)
Numbers 1 and 2: I would think any first round pick would be heavily reliant on conditions, so think "2nd rounder that could be a 1st rounder if the Kings make the 3rd round of the playoffs". Although, would I be surprised if Blake panicked since his job is in such jeopardy? Nope.
Number 3: The Kings have a history of trying not to trade consecutive years of 1st and 2nd rounders. There's a little bit of counter argument to that with the 2022/2023 1st rounders, but LA does like to keep a stock of picks.
Number 4: Maybe.
Number 5: Hahahahahahahahahahaha. Lol! Guy throws out "Brandt Clarke" and expects to be taken seriously. That's like saying if the Kings were possibly trading Victor Arvidsson the ask would be Sanderson.