Not surprising for a top scorer like Holloway to get a lot of attention from other European leagues like the KHL. I'm guessing the Kings will have to offer him a one way contract for him to consider coming back. With Parse coming off the books I'd definitely offer him a similar contract.
Impressive stats from Holloway. I believe in Europe they only count first assists, correct? If that's the case then the stats are even more impressive. I don't think Lewis is the long term answer on the third line so hopefully Bud can come in and make the position his. I've never seen him play, any comparable player on the Kings or NHL to give me an idea?
Not all across Europe, I know for a fact the KHL only counts primary assists, and there are a couple lower level leagues that actually track both primary and secondary assists seperately (some of the Italian and Germen 2nd leagues.) I'm pretty sure the Elitserien counts both primary and secondary same as the NHL and the main difference is that Elitserien games are played on Olympic sized ice instead of the smaller North American Ice that the NHL uses.
I view Lewis as the replacement for Richardson and Holloway as being a possible replacement for Parse, Penner, or Gagne if none of them are retained or able to return. With the emergence of King and how well he's done with Richards and Carter I gotta think the top 6 will be Brown Kopitar Williams, and King Richards Carter for the next few years. Holloway could be a perfect fit in that 3rd line wing role that can move up and play on the 2nd in case of injury.
Bud Holloway just broke the record of most points scored in the playoffs in SEL. And Oscar Moller just scored what could be the game winner with 6 minutes left..
Not all across Europe, I know for a fact the KHL only counts primary assists, and there are a couple lower level leagues that actually track both primary and secondary assists seperately (some of the Italian and Germen 2nd leagues.)
You should check your facts since KHL most definitely counts primary and secondary assists. Just the box scores from KHL's website.
I don't know any major European league that wouldn't count both primary and secondary assists.
Bud Holloway just broke the record of most points scored in the playoffs in SEL. And Oscar Moller just scored what could be the game winner with 6 minutes left..
That's AWESOME!!!
Thanks for sharing.
Does anyone know if Holloway can still be added to our roster for the playoffs?
I could be wrong but I do believe Holloway is also eligible to become a UFA this summer (Group VI). If so, Holloway and his agent may have done this on purpose to drive up his asking price over the summer. Even if he doesn't sign an NHL contract or a one-way deal, he could possibly earn more by signing with a European club.
I could be wrong but I do believe Holloway is also eligible to become a UFA this summer (Group VI). If so, Holloway and his agent may have done this on purpose to drive up his asking price over the summer. Even if he doesn't sign an NHL contract or a one-way deal, he could possibly earn more by signing with a European club.
He's only 24. Group six is for 25.
Europe doesn't count as a professional season. I believe Holloway has to wait until he is 27 to be UFA. I think dean signs him to a one-way deal to get him in camp. Kings have room in the bottom six.
I've heard it but really not that much. Unless you really post here a lot and read other boards besides the Kings board, wouldn't surprise me if a lot haven't heard of the term.
So Toffoli may be called up. I would bet money on him not playing though even if he does. Wouldn't be bad to get him some practice with the big boys though.
Kings forward prospect Tyler Toffoli had his junior season end tonight when the Ottawa 67s lost to Niagara 3-2 in the Ontario Hockey League playoffs. The Kings have been considering the idea of bringing Toffoli to the NHL now, but nothing has been made official.
Toffoli won’t play for the Manchester Monarchs, because their season ended tonight with a 3-2 overtime loss to Norfolk in the AHL playoffs. The Kings could now, if they want to, call up additional AHL players.
