The Arizona Coyotes defenseman has legitimate top-four potential and would be an excellent addition to any contender's defensive core. Pro Hockey Rumors will provide extensive coverage of all the trades and rumors leading up to the deadline, as always. The Colorado Avalanche have a little cap at the moment and assets are limited. Hes leading the team with 61 points in 57 games, and behind him, the Kings have a balanced group of scorers led by franchise legend Anze Kopitar, two-way force Phillip Danault, a now-extended Adrian Kempe, and a resurgent Drew Doughty, among others. The Coyotes were able to add eight more picks over the past month. The Sharks moved Timo Meier in a massive deal with New Jersey but only completed smaller one-for-one deals after that. So no bad contract going back. On Thursday, the Columbus Blue Jackets traded the veteran goaltender to the Vegas Golden Knights in exchange for goaltender Michael Hutchinson and a 2025 seventh-round pick. NHL trade deadline big board. Founded in 2009, The Hockey Writers is a premier destination for news and information on everything hockey. NHL Rumors: New York Rangers, and the Los Angeles Kings The LA Kings exceeded expectations this year by making the playoffs and eventually losing to the Edmonton Oilers in game seven of the first round of the NHL playoffs. Khudobin was playing for the Stars' AHL affiliate, the Texas Stars, and had a 2.89 goals-against-average in 24 games this season. The Los Angeles Kings have quietly been enjoying a solid season, posting a 32-19-7 record through 58 games this season. If the Pittsburgh Penguins became sellers. Miller back home to Pittsburgh that would've involved draft picks going to the Canucks. The left-handed shooting defenseman has recorded 10 goals and 21 assists in 52 games as a member of the Coyotes this season. Domi, 28, has played well as the Blackhawks' first-line center throughout the 2022-23 season. In 60 games with Washington this season, Johansson has tallied 28 points (13 goals and 15 assists). Daily Faceoff's Frank Seravalli reported that Quick was "unhappy" when he was informed of the trade. NHL. As a part of the deal, the Sharks are retaining 50 percent of Meier's $6 million cap hit. Another position that the Kings will need to address if they hope to make a deep postseason run may be in goal. The Red Wings were able to get some quality assets back for Hronek, and it'll be interesting to see what they do with them. For the second consecutive trade deadline, the Pittsburgh Penguins have reportedly struck a deal with the Anaheim Ducks. Now Quick, 37, will join a Kings team that is in need . The 26-year-old star currently has 31 goals and 21 assists in 57 games this season for the Sharks. NHL History Edmonton made three moves, addressing key concerns with all of them. Even when it came to picking winners and losers, it allowed us to get a bit more creative when passing judgment. On Saturday, Chicago Blackhawks star Patrick Kane left the team's California road trip and returned to Chicago, according to ESPN's Emily Kaplan. With such a major logjam at the position, it's hard to imagine the team not making another move to bolster its forward group. Continue with Recommended Cookies. Read about the latest Los Angeles Kings rumors, injuries and more on nhltraderumor.com. The plan might be to find a depth right-shot defenseman, along with a right-winger, in the event one needs to be moved to get what they need after trading Jesse Puljujarvi. At this trade deadline, the Kings could look to follow that model with Turcotte, except with the return likely coming in the form of a useful player rather than a top draft choice. Pierre LeBrun reported that the deal between the Oilers and Arizona fell apart for Chychrun and the Capitals had talked about the defenseman and the Kings were in this before shifting to Gavrikov. The Minnesota Wild have acquired defenseman John Klingberg from the Anaheim Ducks, according to Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic. NHL Rumors: Kings, Oilers, Maple Leafs, Coyotes, Red Wings As we hit the middle of January, that also means it's rumor season, as the NHL Trade Deadline is less than two months away. It's hard to tell and even more difficult to believe. 1)A Quality Goalie:As mentioned, Copley has stolen the show in Los Angeles with his impressive record through 23 games. The Predators continue their fire sale by trading Ekholm, and getting the 2023 first-round pick and Schaefer were the real prizes. The Kings have to decide if they are a true contender at the deadline. Los Angeles Kings Archives - NHL Rumors NHL Rumors: LA Kings Rejecting Trade Offers - NHL Rumors BONINO IS BACK!The Penguins have acquired forward @NickBonino in a three-team trade involving the San Jose Sharks and Montreal Canadiens. The Maple Leafs have been incredibly active, and one the moves sent forward Pierre Engvall to the New York Islanders in exchange for a 2024 third-round pick. Chicago had a hand in helping out a few teams by a) supplying them with top talent (Kane to the Rangers; McCabe and Lafferty to the Maple Leafs; Max Domi to Dallas), b) assisting them in taking on salary to help facilitate other trades or c) just straight-up taking a guy with a big contract (like Nikita Zaitsev from Ottawa). The Kings have the cap space and assets this offseason. GM Patrik Allvin announced today that the Canucks have acquired D Filip Hronek and Detroit's 2023 4th rd pick in exchange for the conditional 1st rd draft pick acquired in the Bo Horvat trade with the New York Islanders and Vancouvers 2nd rd pick in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft. "I fully anticipate moves going forward will have impacts on the roster to make us better," he said. Greg Brown Signs With Ontario Clippers | Hoops Rumors Instead, a prime candidate to be moved from the Kings prospect pool appears to be 2019 fifth-overall selection, Alex Turcotte. He followed that up with 10 goals and 13 assists through 54 games in 2020-21. The Blue Jackets had acquired Quick on Tuesday along with a 2023 first-round pick and a 2023 third-round pick from the Kings in exchange for defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov and goalie Joonas Korpisalo. But they have to take Mantha too. So far this season, the Kings have largely supported that attitude with quality play. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) By Andrew Knoll | Netminders such as Joonas Korpisalo, Semyon Varlamov, Cam Talbot, or even Karel Vejmelka could be available and each would present a solid investment for a team with a shaky-at-best situation at the games most important position. Edmonton also brought in forward Nick Bjugstad in a trade with Arizona. These are not rumors, just players that would target and being as realistic as possible. The Rangers spent the weekend attempting to clear the necessary cap space to get a potential deal for Kane done: The Toronto Maple Leafs haven't made it out of the opening round of the playoffs in each of the past six seasons. The Los Angeles Kings have quietly been enjoying a solid season, posting a 32-19-7 record through 58 games this season. LA Kings Rumor Roundup - hockeyroyalty.com Bertuzzi gives the Bruins another weapon on their second or third line. We'll be taking a dive into each team's offseason and what their Stanley Cup odds are for next season from the worst odds to the best. Meanwhile, the Edmonton Oilers made a big move to land a key defenseman for their blue line. Meanwhile, McCabe has tallied 20 points (two points, 18 assists) and is in just the second season of a four-year, $16 million contract. However, according to The Athletic's Pierre LeBrun, talks between both sides broke down in December. Rumors surfaced earlier this season that the Avalanche could be shopping Samuel Girard to make room for Bowen Byram. When he takes over as Nashville's general manager on July 1, Barry Trotz will have a lot of draft capital with which to work. Winners and Losers from the 2023 NHL Trade Deadline The fire sale in Chicago continues. Holls salary comes in at $2 million until he is an unrestricted free agent (UFA) in 2023-24. Good morning: if NYR want to acquire Patrick Kane and have him count against their cap on Wednesday (not today), they can acquire him after 5 pm (ET). Darren Dreger reports that trade talk for Colton Parayko has cooled now that the Oilers acquired Ekholm from the Predators. Aaron Portzline of The Athletic tweeted around 2 AM Eastern time on Wednesday, Not expecting the #CBJ #LAKings trade to be made official tonight., Unfortunately, reports are that Quick was extremely unhappy about the news. Now Quick, 37, will join a Kings team that is in need of some goaltending depth after starter Logan Thompson was placed on injured reserve last month with a lower-body injury. 3 to 4 1st round value assets/picks. Something the Oilers are criticized for perpetually is their defense, and they addressed that by trading for Mattias Ekholm from Nashville. Los Angeles Kings Acquire Troy Stecher - NHL Rumors We've acquired a third round selection in the 2024 NHL Draft from the New York Islanders in exchange for forward Pierre Engvall. After adding Mattias Ekholm via trade on Tuesday, many members of the Edmonton-based media think the Oilers arent finished making deals. On Wednesday, the Hurricanes acquired defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere from the Arizona Coyotes in exchange for a 2026 third-round pick. Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic: The days of the Los Angeles Kings selling on at the deadline may be over. Cowboys free agent profile 2023: Linebacker Leighton Vander Esch . Kings head to Vegas with an eye on scores amid trade rumors TRADE The #Oilers have acquired defenceman Mattias Ekholm & a 2024 sixth-round pick from the Nashville Predators in exchange for defenceman Tyson Barrie, forward Reid Schaefer, a 2023 first-round pick & a 2024 fourth-round pick.#LetsGoOilers pic.twitter.com/Z3oOv0s22f. The biggest takeaway is that the Ducks are taking on McGinn's $2.75 million cap hit over the next two seasons. If your team brought in a big name or addressed a serious need, there's a good chance they came out ahead. Jim Fox (@JimFox19) March 9, 2022 Blake noted in early January that he wanted to improve the team further, and the trade deadline could be a perfect opportunity to do just that. June 30: The team has now officially announced the seven-year extension, which will carry a cap hit of $7.875MM. The Oilers rank first in the NHL with 232 goals scored, but they rank 22nd with 204 goals allowed. The Sabres sent a 2023 second-round pick and a 2024 fifth-round pick to the Wild in the deal. Panthers getting interset in Radko Gudas and Sam Reinhart. Jonathan Willis of The Athletic writes, [Kailer] Yamamoto is one obvious place to upgrade, and they can scratch out more money if needed with [Mattias] Janmark/[Devin] Shore. Dreger says that once the Red Wings become official sellers, theyll be looking to move Bertuzzi, Jakub Vrana, and Filip Zadina. TRADING PLACES The @MapleLeafs have acquired Jake McCabe and Sam Lafferty in a deal with the @NHLBlackhawks! NHL News Dreger writes, Bill Armstrong is back to the drawing board working on landing spots for Chychrun.. It seems like Kane to the Rangers is a foregone conclusion at this point, and the Rangers are just waiting to accrue enough salary cap space to make the trade happen. LA Kings cap space 2022. NHL Rumors: LA Kings Rejecting Trade Offers Shane Seney Saturday, November 19, 2022 Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are standing pat for now. As a part of the deal, the Red Wings will retain 50 percent of Bertuzzi's salary. As far as overall contribution goes, Dermott has contributed 0.7 wins above replacement (WAR) this season. March 3rd 2023 at 8:00am CST by Josh Erickson. If the rumors are to be believed, Jakob Chychrun appears to be a lock to join Los Angeles before the trade deadline. Their front office is doing everything that they can to make sure that the team is set up for a deep postseason run this time around. Chychrun will cost Turcotte, Spence,, and a 1st at a minimum. The #SJSharks have traded Vladislav Namestnikov to Winnipeg for a 2025 fourth-round selection. It was a classic "you had one job" deadline for Fletcher and the Flyers, and they came up well short on doing it. Orlov will join an already stacked Boston blue line that includes the likes of Charlie McAvoy, Hampus Lindholm and Matt Grzelcyk. Its worth noting here in terms of potential interest that Kirby Dach, once a fellow underperforming top 2019 draft pick, net his former club the 13th overall pick at the 2022 draft via trade, and now Dach is flourishing with his new club. That's why while the players pack up and head to their new teams, we're handing out the W's and L's in ways you've (probably) not seen before. at The Blue Jackets have acquired G Jonathan Quick, a conditional first-round pick in the 2023 NHL Draft and a third-round pick in the 2024 NHL Draft from the LA Kings in exchange for D Vladislav Gavrikov and G Joonas Korpisalo. Update from Todd McLellan-Not good news re injuries-Lemieux, Arvidsson and Anderson now week-to-week. The Arizona Coyotes have had Jakob Chychrun sitting on the trade block for well over a year now, and they have finally dealt him to the Ottawa Senators in a major deal just two days before the deadline. When the situation presented itself to go for it, a couple of teams decided to take that to the extreme by trying to build the ultimate Cup contender. But many, many other players were dealt throughout this week as Friday's deadline approached. However, the game just hasnt gone his way, as his 2.74 goals against per 60 rate (GA/60) is sixth-worst on the Maple Leafs and fifth-worst for those playing more than 10 games. Justin Holl is another Maple Leaf that could be an option for the Kings. While 31-year-old Pheonix Copley has posted an impressive 17-3-1 record this season, they may want to add a reliable veteran to help the team's depth at the position. The Carolina Hurricanes have added some more offensive firepower to their blue line. Kings News & Rumors: Clarke Suspended, Edler Returns, & More March 17, 2022 by Austin Stanovich In this edition of Los Angeles Kings News & Rumors, I'll be discussing 2021 first-round. The 28-year-old has been struggling immensely this season, as his .868 SV% and 3.75 GAA show quite effectively. Many believe hes not done, especially since he picked up a first-rounder in the Sandin trade. Full details: https://t.co/eP2LTGiG3x pic.twitter.com/EYCyITEg1w. What it didn't include was a young center for the Penguins to send to Vancouver, something the Canucks said they needed to be able to do the deal. Gostisbehere has spent the past two seasons with the Coyotes after the team acquired him from the Philadelphia Flyers in the 2021 offseason. Los Angeles Kings Trade Rumors: Will the Los Angeles Kings be buyers The Edmonton Oilers and Arizona Coyotes were progressing on Jake Chychrun trade negotiations yesterday. The Kings' 71 points place them only two behind the Vegas Golden. Founded in 2009, The Hockey Writers is a premier destination for news and information on everything hockey. Ever since they drafted him with the fourth pick in 2016, it hasn't clicked. The first-round pick going to Toronto is the one Washington got from the Boston Bruins in the Dmitry Orlov trade just last week. March 2nd 2023 at 3:59pm CST by Rory Maher. In his piece, Duhatschek notes that Los Angeles' extreme depth down the middle could make Vilardi expendable. Quick has spent all 16 of his NHL seasons with the Kings and won two Stanley Cups with the franchise. In exchange for Bertuzzi's services, the Red Wings received: Bertuzzi is due to be an unrestricted free agent this summer and was in the market for a contract extension from the Red Wings. It isn't a rental, as Vrana is signed through the 2023-24 season and carries an annual cap hit of $5.25 million. According to Daily Faceoff's Frank Seravalli, the Penguins have acquired defenseman Dmitry Kulikov from the Ducks in exchange for forward Brock McGinn and a third-round pick. Demko, Rathbone & Dermott for Peterson, Grans & a first, Please login to leave a reply. Watching Chicago and Columbus pare down their rosters to send some of their top players elsewhere was breathtaking. With four out of five of these teams in the Western Conference, there's bound to be some gnarly hockey played deep into the night. Anyone of them could wind up winning the Pacific Division or wind up as one of the wild-card teams. The salary cap table below will show the AVV for each Kings player. The Maple Leafs went whole-hog wild before the deadline, adding Ryan O'Reilly, Noel Acciari, Jake McCabe, Sam Lafferty, Erik Gustafsson and Luke Schenn while giving up a boat load of draft picks, including two first-round picks, and younger support players like Joey Anderson and Rasmus Sandin. May 27, 2022 NHL trade rumors for May 27, 2022 feature the LA Kings trading Quinton Byfield this offseason to improve the team. After battling through injury to get to the NHL, he put up seven points in his first 10 NHL games in the 2019-20 season. Two players the Kings might be looking to trade at the deadline this season are Dustin Brown he has a modified-no trade clause that allows him to submit a 7-team no-trade list and Andreas Athanasiou. Bonino won back-to-back Stanley Cups with the Penguins in 2016 and 2017 and registered 27 goals and 39 assists in 143 regular-season games during that time. The fact that he remains under contract with the club until 2024-25, and is only 24 years old, makes him a more intriguing option for a potential suitor. Meier is set to become an unrestricted free agent this summer and the Devils don't have any type of contract extension in place as of right now. Kane framework likely done, waiting for Wednesday or Thursday. "When we approach the deadline, that's the main focus," said Blake. The Kings and Maple Leafs have been trade partners in the past, making big deals that sent Jack Campbell, Kyle Clifford, and Jake Muzzin to Toronto. NHL Rumors: Tampa Bay Lightning, Los Angeles Kings, and the New York Jakob Chychrun talk heating up. Add in that they're obscenely tight to the cap and you've got yourself a mess. June 29: The Los Angeles Kings have acquired the restricted free agent rights to winger Kevin Fiala from the Minnesota Wild in exchange for their . ET. Sign up for our regular 'Kings Newsletter' for all the latest. #stlblues DETAILS >>> https://t.co/uNH9NKStzM pic.twitter.com/WsCxhXQbN6. Bertuzzi has tallied just four goals and 10 assists in 29 games this season as he's dealt with two broken hands throughout the 2022-23 campaign. The Los Angeles Kings made major news when they placed Cal Petersen on waivers. A few other teams kicked tires on Tyler Bertuzzi. According to CapFriendly, the LA Kings are entering the 2022-23 season with 23 players on the roster (14 forwards, 7 defenceman and 2 goalies) and $4,074,167 left in . Although spreading out the moves might not have made for great television on deadline day, what it did allow was taking a wider look at all the moves that came through up until 3 p.m. What constitutes a winner or a loser? Lazar is currently in the first year of a three-year contract that runs through the 2024-25 season. Even though he might not be the ideal option at first glance, the veteran could be helpful as the playoff race continues. Los Angeles Kings - ProHockeyRumors.com Seeing how Quick has made a career out of proving doubters wrong, a playoff matchup with the Kings would set the stage for some delicious revenge and retroactively show that the Kings caused their own downfall. Looking for some kind of help in goal at the deadline would've behooved the Kings, and they were also hunting some help on defense. Hronek is a strong offensive defenseman, and he is having the best season of his career. The Los Angeles Kings could be in the market for a goaltender at the trade deadline. It shocked Quick and it made longtime teammates Anze Kopitar and Drew Doughty quite upset. 6-keys: media/spln/nhl/reg/free/stories, By pressing sign up, I confirm that I have read and agree to the. Orlov, 31, is in the final year of a six-year, $30.6 million deal and is set to become an unrestricted free agent in the offseason. The Coyotes also finally dealt Jakob Chychrun to Ottawa for three picks, including a 2023 conditional first, and also moved forward Nick Bjugstad to Edmonton and defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere to Carolina. Are they done making moves? Apart from that being somewhat of a philosophical question, it's the snap judgment that takes care of it. Latest Hockey Trade Rumors Latest on the Jakob Chychrun trade front Rob Ellis - December 17, 2022 0 Latest Hockey Trade Rumors Patrick Kane headed to the LA Kings? While a lot of big names have been . This is a team that has been ramping up for true contention for quite a bit of time now, and might just be ready to take their first big swing. LA Kings could trade Quinton Byfield this offseason The Tampa Bay Lightning have been to three consecutive Stanley Cup Finals, so being active at the trade deadline isn't a big surprise. Three left-shot defensemen LA Kings should be targeting at trade deadline Quick also won the Conn Smythe Trophy in 2012 as the playoff MVP during the Kings' Stanley Cup run. This feels fair, assuming its a 2024 1st. After the LA Kings ' acquisition of forward Kevin Fiala, general manager Rob Blake is left with just under $12 million in cap space to keep adding to his roster. In recent days, the Rangers have made a series of moves, including trading young forward Vitali Kravtsov to the Vancouver Canucks, to create just enough space for Kane's arrival. There's a chance Sandin becomes a vital piece of the Capitals' blue line for a long time to come. Me trying to watch the super bowl but also keep up with the. At the time of the initial trade to Columbus, Daily Faceoff's Frank Seravalli. The veteran defenseman will be an unrestricted free agent following the 2022-23 season and will most likely be paired with Jan Rutta on Pittsburgh's third defensive duo. Korpisalo, 28, has a 11-11-3 record to go along with a 3.17 goals-against-average and a .911 save percentage in 28 games this season as he's split time with Elvis Merzlikins in Columbus. We've acquired forward Zack MacEwen from the Philadelphia Flyers in exchange for forward Brendan Lemieux and a 2024 fifth-round pick.#GoKingsGo. However, with restricted free agents like Adrian Kempe, Mikey Anderson, Sean Durzi, and Carl . Manage Settings Timo Meier was one of the biggest prizes available on the trade market leading up to Friday's deadline. the issue is, since the deal has two years left after the conclusion of this season, moving Petersen is easier said than done. NHL trade deadline guides for all 32 teams for 2023 ESPN "The NHL trade deadline is Friday at 3 p.m. Follow NHL Trade Deadline Coverage At Pro Hockey Rumors If you would like to change your settings or withdraw consent at any time, the link to do so is in our privacy policy accessible from our home page.. In exchange for Kane, the Blackhawks will receive a 2023 conditional second-round pick and a 2023 fourth-round pick. He likely will fit in on the Blues' third line and should give the team some nice depth among their bottom-six forwards for a relatively low price tag. The 2022-23 NHL season is coming down the home stretch, and it was marked by the trade deadline on Friday, March 3 at 3 p.m. NHL trade deadline tracker: Recapping every move made ahead of 2022-23 According to Eric Duhatschek of The Athletic, the Los Angeles Kings may end up moving Gabriel Vilardi at the trade deadline. Searching "Chuck Fletcher" on Twitter will give you all the information you need to know how well that was met by the Philly faithful. Throughout his career, Namestnikov has tallied 113 goals and 138 assists with six double-digit goal campaigns. Please logout and login again. Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. NHL Salaries Manson is currently out of the lineup with an injury, but he is expected to return soon. In just a few weeks, the Rangers have added all kinds of offensive firepower on the wings. Meier had spent all seven years of his NHL career in San Jose prior to the trade. Hate to lose Spence but Kings are loaded at RD. For the LA Kings, this deadline will either be a quiet one, or Rob Blake, and his management crew will strike big. The superstar factor of the Rangers will ensure that every game is worth watching, but they're looking at facing either the New Jersey Devils or Carolina Hurricanes in the first round. I've been told the ask is massive, but I've also been told although teams admit it's massive it's not making them runaway from it.#Yotes. Los Angeles Kings Trade Deadline Rumors 2023 - SportsOverdose It's that prospect that makes it easier to pull the trigger on adding a pair of players whose superstar years are just a little bit behind them. They have been one of the teams rumored to be in on the Jakob Chychrun trade talks, but with an ask like that of what the Buffalo Sabres looked for in the Jack Eichel trade, it may not be feasible or the right move for the Kings to pursue him. To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. Tough deal, Kings trading a franchise legend.. Columbus eventually moved Vladislav Gavrikov and Joonas Korpisalo to the Kings for a first-round pick, a third-round pick and goalie Jonathan Quick and then spun Quick to Vegas. Eller will give the Avs a quality depth option there. Los Angeles Kings Acquire, Extend Kevin Fiala - Pro Hockey Rumors However, TSN's Pierre LeBrun shot down the rumor despite the logjam on the Colorado roster. Giving their depth lines some extra size and talent can only help them. The Boston Bruins have been an absolute juggernaut this season. He has had a good campaign with the Ontario Reign, for what its worth, recording 29 points in 28 games. The veteran forward also registered 25 points (eight goals, 17 assists) in 45 postseason games, including scoring the series-clinching goal against the Washington Capitals in the Second Round of the 2016 postseason. If LA doesnt want to spend too much money on a short-term solution on defense and they want to have the option to re-sign the player, Dermott could be the way to go. February 21, 2023 at 8:01 pm CDT | by Ethan Hetu 10 Comments, The trade deadline looms and is now less than two weeks away. The aggressive, pace-pushing forward has struggled with injuries and underperformance since turning pro after one season at the University of Wisconsin, and he has thus far been unable to break into the NHL in the way other 2019 lottery picks have.