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Punishing PLD

Created by: SaucyDog
Team: 2024-25 Los Angeles Kings
Initial Creation Date: May 3, 2024
Published: May 3, 2024
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-Salary cap (87.7mil) is based on Bettman's Dec. 2023 estimate.

-I think there's a strong chance LA keeps Dubois in real life, but in my opinion the stench on him is way too strong to just let things be. He must be sent far away from Los Angeles.

-I think the closest thing to a magic wand in this situation is hiring Bruce Boudreau. He has unlocked more offense everywhere he's gone. The problem with betting everything on a new coach/system, though, is PLD's NMC kicks in this summer, and a buyout becomes twice as expensive on June 25th, 2024. If PLD doesn't improve, there are even fewer ways to try to "undo" the mess next season. Hence, a trade or buyout must happen immediately.

-If Chicago doesn't want Dubois, maybe Montreal can be convinced to take him in exchange for Gallagher (4x6.5mil).

-I have no idea what a 33-year-old Duchene will command on the open market, but I tried to keep the hit down with extra term. It's not a great deal and has potential to age terribly, but I like it a heck of a lot more than having Dubois for seven more years. In a year or two Byfield can move to center and Duchene can move to his wing.

-I think Gibson is LA's meal ticket in net. What I'm unsure about is how badly Anaheim will extort LA in a possible deal. It's possible they demand Turcotte as part of the deal to reunite him with Zegras.

-I can't believe I signed Corey Perry, but I only had 1.5mil left after everything else. Yikes.
Free Agent Signings
RFAYEARSCAP HIT
3$5,750,000
2$905,000
2$950,000
1$800,000
1$800,000
2$1,700,000
2$895,000
2$875,000
UFAYEARSCAP HIT
1$1,000,000
4$5,000,000
1$1,100,000
Trades
1.
LAK
  1. Reichel, Lukas [RFA Rights]
CHI
  1. Kaliyev, Arthur [RFA Rights]
Additional Details:
Both players need a fresh start. Word from Friedman is Kaliyev is done in LA.
2.
LAK
  1. Athanasiou, Andreas
Additional Details:
Chicago says they need more talent. The reclamation project that is PLD may not be what they're talking about, but he helps them reach the cap floor, and he's still young enough to fit into their long-term plans... if he can turn his performance around. If not, at least Chicago gets some picks out of the deal, and they can afford to buy him out in a few years. AA goes back to LA as a salary/contract dump, with LA likely buying him out.
CHI
  1. Dubois, Pierre-Luc
  2. 2024 1st round pick (LAK)
  3. 2025 3rd round pick (LAK)
Additional Details:
LA jettisons Dubois to an unfavorable destination to punish him for being such an embarrassment. Maybe there's a team out there that thinks it can get the most out of PLD, but I think it's more likely LA has to pay up to be rid of him.
3.
LAK
  1. Gibson, John
Additional Details:
It's been rumored for a while now that Gibson doesn't fit into Anaheim's long-term plans. His recent struggles and cap hit prevent a big return, but they get a little extra for sending him to their crosstown rival. Potential curveball: Do they demand Turcotte in this deal to reunite him with Zegras?
ANA
  1. Grundström, Carl [RFA Rights]
  2. 2025 2nd round pick (LAK)
  3. 2026 2nd round pick (LAK)
Additional Details:
LA gets the true #1 tendy they've been lacking, and he returns to solid form playing meaningful games in front of a solid defensive team. Young players coming up make Grundström redundant for LA, so he goes back the other way solely as a contract dump. The picks are the meat and potatoes in this deal.
Buyouts
Retained Salary Transactions
Termination Fees
DraftRound 1Round 2Round 3Round 4Round 5Round 6Round 7
2024
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2025
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2026
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ROSTER SIZESALARY CAPCAP HITOVERAGES TooltipBONUSESCAP SPACE
23$87,700,000$87,213,333$1,850,000$850,000$486,667
Left WingCentreRight Wing
Logo of the Los Angeles Kings
$5,750,000$5,750,000
LW, C
RFA
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$7,000,000$7,000,000
C
NMC
UFA - 2
Logo of the Los Angeles Kings
$5,500,000$5,500,000
LW, RW
M-NTC
UFA - 2
Logo of the Los Angeles Kings
$7,875,000$7,875,000
RW, LW
NMC
UFA - 5
$5,000,000$5,000,000
RW, C
UFA
Logo of the Los Angeles Kings
$875,000$875,000
RW
RFA - 1
Logo of the Los Angeles Kings
$4,200,000$4,200,000
LW, RW
UFA - 4
Logo of the Los Angeles Kings
$5,500,000$5,500,000
C
M-NTC
UFA - 3
$1,100,000$1,100,000
RW
UFA
$895,000$895,000
LW, C
RFA - 2
Logo of the Los Angeles Kings
$1,700,000$1,700,000
C
RFA
Logo of the Los Angeles Kings
$950,000$950,000
C
RFA
Left DefenseRight DefenseGoaltender
Logo of the Los Angeles Kings
$4,125,000$4,125,000
LD
UFA - 7
Logo of the Los Angeles Kings
$11,000,000$11,000,000
RD
M-NTC
UFA - 3
Logo of the Anaheim Ducks
$6,400,000$6,400,000
G
M-NTC
UFA - 3
Logo of the Los Angeles Kings
$5,875,000$5,875,000
LD
NMC
UFA - 1
Logo of the Los Angeles Kings
$905,000$905,000
RD
RFA
Logo of the Los Angeles Kings
$1,000,000$1,000,000
G
UFA - 1
Logo of the Los Angeles Kings
$1,000,000$1,000,000
LD
UFA - 1
Logo of the Los Angeles Kings
$863,333$863,333 (Performance Bonus$850,000$850K)
RD
RFA - 2
ScratchesInjured Reserve (IR)Long Term IR (LTIR)
Logo of the Los Angeles Kings
$800,000$800,000
LW, RW
RFA
Logo of the Los Angeles Kings
$800,000$800,000
C
RFA - 2
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$775,000$775,000
LD
UFA - 2

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May 3 at 3:34 p.m.
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????? You're not punishing the PLD by trading him to the Hawks....you're punishing the Hawks. Hawks have no interest and certainly have no problem reaching the cap floor.
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May 3 at 3:41 p.m.
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Quoting: palhal
????? You're not punishing the PLD by trading him to the Hawks....you're punishing the Hawks. Hawks have no interest and certainly have no problem reaching the cap floor.


I mean it's possible that it punishes both PLD and the Hawks.

I wouldn't lose any sleep over punishing Chicago lol
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May 3 at 3:43 p.m.
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All the trades are extremely light. There’s a ton of assets missing
May 3 at 3:46 p.m.
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Quoting: PuckLuck_77
I mean it's possible that it punishes both PLD and the Hawks.

I wouldn't lose any sleep over punishing Chicago lol


I wonder what goes through a GM's mind and his staff to think that the PLD trade was good for the Kings. PLD is second line centre or LW at best with his usual 60 points a season. Seems like there is at least one big bonehead signing a year. The previous summer Trevling of the Flames though it was good idea to resign Huberdeau whose new 10.5m X 8 contract started at age of 30.
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May 3 at 3:49 p.m.
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Hawks aren't interested in PLD and while I'd take a flyer on Kaliyev...it won't be for Reichel. Understood he didn't have a good year, but we're not interested in trading him away. What about Isaak Phillips? Physical LD.
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May 3 at 3:56 p.m.
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No thanks on both Hawks trades. PLD is overpaid by at least 2 million per year with 7 years left....that kind of negative contract takes way more than the #21 pick in a realitively weak draft. Reichel is a year younger than Kailyev and the Hawks are probably a year away from giving up and contemplating moving on from him. Like exo says...a lesser prospect or pick might interest the Hawks.
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May 3 at 4:18 p.m.
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If you want to punish PLD, trade him back to Columbus.

Or better yet, trade him to Philadelphia to play under Tortorella again.
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May 3 at 4:24 p.m.
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All the trades are extremely light. There’s a ton of assets missing


Gibson's numbers have been miserable the last few years. With his cap hit and remaining term I can't imagine Anaheim is going to get much more for him. If they could, he'd already be playing elsewhere.

I could see a team requiring another asset to take on PLD without retention, but we're still talking about a 25-year-old power forward. There is always someone who thinks they can be the one to "unlock" players like PLD. See: Rob Blake in 2023.

As for Reichel/Kaliyev, I'm curious what you think is off there. Both have shown flashes but are inconsistent. Maybe LA needs to throw in a late pick, but LR has only played like 2 months of really good hockey so far in his career.
May 3 at 4:26 p.m.
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Quoting: tkecanuck341
If you want to punish PLD, trade him back to Columbus.

Or better yet, trade him to Philadelphia to play under Tortorella again.


I thought about it, but I tried to keep it realistic. Columbus won't want him, and neither will Torts. Montreal might though.
May 3 at 4:30 p.m.
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Hawks aren't interested in PLD and while I'd take a flyer on Kaliyev...it won't be for Reichel. Understood he didn't have a good year, but we're not interested in trading him away. What about Isaak Phillips? Physical LD.


LA is set on the left side, so that probably doesn't make sense for them. But they might have to take what they can get for Kaliyev since he's apparently told management he's done with the Kings.
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May 3 at 4:41 p.m.
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Quoting: SaucyDog

As for Reichel/Kaliyev, I'm curious what you think is off there. Both have shown flashes but are inconsistent. Maybe LA needs to throw in a late pick, but LR has only played like 2 months of really good hockey so far in his career.


Reichel is almost a full year younger and drafted a year later then Kaliyev. Reichel was pretty good when called up from being sent to AHL at the end of the year. Not as good as he was last season, but much better than his struggles earlier this season that earned him some AHL time.
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May 3 at 5:14 p.m.
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Gibson's numbers have been miserable the last few years. With his cap hit and remaining term I can't imagine Anaheim is going to get much more for him. If they could, he'd already be playing elsewhere.

I could see a team requiring another asset to take on PLD without retention, but we're still talking about a 25-year-old power forward. There is always someone who thinks they can be the one to "unlock" players like PLD. See: Rob Blake in 2023.

As for Reichel/Kaliyev, I'm curious what you think is off there. Both have shown flashes but are inconsistent. Maybe LA needs to throw in a late pick, but LR has only played like 2 months of really good hockey so far in his career.


Gibson is still worth a first despite his bad numbers

PLD could bounce back, but even if he does, he still isn’t worth 8,5m. It would take a superstar to dump him.

Kaliev is older, a worst draft pick and a worst defensively. LA pretty much admitted his time is up there. Chicago loves Reichel and would want to keep him for the future
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May 4 at 7:47 a.m.
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CHI is nowhere near the same point with Reichel as LAK is with Kaliyev. That is a false equivalency, and there is no way to justify that. There is definitely a case to be made for CHI having interest in Kaliyev, though.

PLD will cost significantly more to move. That is still one of the biggest head scratcher trade AND contracts of the last few years. Someone brought up the Flames with Huberdeau, but they were essentially forced to get the best deal possible for Tkachuk, at which point it just made sense to re-sign Huber. LAK's traded too many assets for a mid 2nd line center, that probably won't age very well and already has a history of asking for trades and overplaying his hand.
May 4 at 8:54 a.m.
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CHI is nowhere near the same point with Reichel as LAK is with Kaliyev. That is a false equivalency, and there is no way to justify that. There is definitely a case to be made for CHI having interest in Kaliyev, though.

PLD will cost significantly more to move. That is still one of the biggest head scratcher trade AND contracts of the last few years. Someone brought up the Flames with Huberdeau, but they were essentially forced to get the best deal possible for Tkachuk, at which point it just made sense to re-sign Huber. LAK's traded too many assets for a mid 2nd line center, that probably won't age very well and already has a history of asking for trades and overplaying his hand.


Friedman was discussing the LAK possibly buying him out immediately after the Cup Finals if they end early because he's still only 25 years old so his buyout would be 1/3 the contract vs 2/3.
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May 4 at 9:02 a.m.
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As OP wrote PLD's trade protection doesn't kick in until July 1st. After that, it is another 7 years of light cardio (as a twitter user put it) in LA while on the ice.

I'm glad the Jets traded him but I feel bad for Kings fans.
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May 4 at 12:38 p.m.
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Gibson is still worth a first despite his bad numbers

PLD could bounce back, but even if he does, he still isn’t worth 8,5m. It would take a superstar to dump him.

Kaliev is older, a worst draft pick and a worst defensively. LA pretty much admitted his time is up there. Chicago loves Reichel and would want to keep him for the future


If anyone was offering a 1st round pick for John Gibson he would already be gone. I just don't see it.

PLD's value is at an all-time low right now but I disagree about it taking a "superstar" to unload him. That's what it costs to unload a bad deal for an old declining player, not a bad deal for a young guy who has a history of producing, albeit inconsistently. The bigger issue from the sound of it, though, is that LA isn't going to make any major moves re: management, coaching, or PLD. They're going to go find a goalie and run it back.

Fair points re: Reichel. I admittedly am probably about 6 months behind when it comes to having my finger on the pulse in Chicago. I didn't realize they're still so high on him internally, but that seems to be the consensus among commenters here.
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May 4 at 12:39 p.m.
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Friedman was discussing the LAK possibly buying him out immediately after the Cup Finals if they end early because he's still only 25 years old so his buyout would be 1/3 the contract vs 2/3.


Interesting. I didn't realize he still made the cut for a U25 buyout. Either way, though, if they want to pay us to buy him out, it will still cost a lot more.
 
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