If Campbell comes up and proves to have the elements for a fairly solid game at the NHL-level won't you be putting yourself in a situation where you create a log jam and are forced to use waivers to send players down to Manchester when Mitchell comes off of IR?
For example, at the start of the year there were a few saying it'd be okay to waive Drewiske, but if it was attempted now there's little doubt he'd get snatched up by another club looking for capable depth. The case is probably true with Muzzin as this point as well.
So say that Mitchell is back in the lineup. Now you've potentially got Campbell, Drewiske, and Muzzin all on the roster with decisions needing to be made on who stays and who goes.
If need be, we could likely send Drewiske to someone for a pick. Or we could just keep him up, we have the cap space this year.
If we HAD to waive someone it'd likely be Drewiske as he's a UFA after the season so we're likely going to lose him anyways.
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Originally Posted by northernKing
How would Kings fans feel about the following deal
LA- Kessel, Komaserek and Frattin
TOR- Penner, Bernier, Toffoli and 2014 1st rd pick
Toffoli is far and away the best Kings prospect right now. We have barely any depth at the forward position besides Pearson and Kozun, and the latter may never see the NHL with Sutter was coach. Gagne and Penner, two LW's are departing as UFA's next year. Kings won't trade him. Plus Kessell, Carter and Toffoli are all similar players.
Prokhorkin and Vey are solid forward prospects in addition to Pearson and Toffoli. If anything we're more thin on D and Goaltending.
Also, I don't think Sutter would have any problem playing Kozun/Pearson as long as they were effective. ( I don't think Kozun will be an NHL player though)
Kings don't need Kessel. They need a winger who can create plays and draw attention to himself that could open up his linemates. A winger of that ilk could help Kopitar and Brown be more lethal. At times Williams can be that player, but he's more of a north-south winger, very much like Dustin Brown.
A skilled winger like a Hossa or Eriksson would be more suitable for the top six. The Kings were hoping they were going to get that type of contribution from Simon Gagne, but he's done.
Can't say that is very enticing... I know Dean is looking for something extra cheap, but that's just too cheap. He's been playing in the KHL though, has a recent cup ring, and while not great, hasn't been abysmal.
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"It has not been a good day. I lost my glasses early this morning and I had to go buy a pair of 79 dollar reading glasses today. 79 bucks. You can literally get them at Costco, three-for-20." - Darryl Sutter's response to going up 2-0 in the series.
ESPN INsider is saying that the Kings are looking into Brent Sopel.
Strange. Regarding veteran D, that name came into my head about 24 hours ago. I quickly asked myself "what am I thinking and why?", then dismissed the crazy notion.
If I'm channeling Dean, I hope Dean's not confused!!!
I thought we were done with that horror show for good.
Honestly, I thought he was fine when he was here and if we're just talking about adding someone to eat 10 minutes a game as a #7 until Willie and Greene are back, I'm ok with it. Could think of worse players to add, especially in the locker room.
They gave credit to a newspaper report. HNIC referenced ESPN for the rumor but as I dug deeper ESPN was referencing a chicago reporter. I doubt it's anything more than due dilligence and if signed it's more for a veteran who is a winner in the locker room.
ESPN INsider is saying that the Kings are looking into Brent Sopel.
A Hawks-fan buddy of mine praised Sopel for the time he spent there. He was a real horse on the PK. Logged significant minutes at that, doing a pretty good job blocking shots etc. It's been a couple of years though, whether he'd be up to it now at 36, I dont know.
tim gleason ftw.. even if that contract is a bit bad.
This would be a god send.
If we're looking at ex-Kings, what about Kyle Quincey? He'd be cheap, and he's been solid the past few years. I've always liked his play, he's a reliable 3-4 defenseman.
A Hawks-fan buddy of mine praised Sopel for the time he spent there. He was a real horse on the PK. Logged significant minutes at that, doing a pretty good job blocking shots etc. It's been a couple of years though, whether he'd be up to it now at 36, I dont know.
Yeah, Sopel was more than servicable on a roster made to lose... He certainly isn't the worst option. Are there better ones? Sure. But if Sopel can bring the same game as his first stop here I wouldn't complain.
