Who’s left, and who might be on the way to the Los Angeles Kings
Eric Stephens of the Athletic: A look at who is sitting on the Los Angeles Kings roster and who might be on the way.
Not going anywhere – Mike Anderson, Quinton Byfied, Kevin Fiala, Anton Forsberg, Adrian Kempe, Alex Laferriere, and Artemi Panarin.
Stay put, almost certainly – Joel Armia, Cody Ceci, Brandt Clarke, Drew Doughty, Brian Dumoulin, Joel Edmundson, Samuel Helenius, and Darcy Kuemper.
Stay put, for another look – Alex Turcotte, Taylor Ward, and Jared Wright.
Staying put … thinking – Trevor Moore. Two years left and no trade protection.
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Toughest decisions – Scott Laughton and Jacob Moverare. Both are pending UFAs.
It’s hard to see them coming back – Mathieu Jospeh, Andre Kuzmenko and Jeff Malott. All UFAs. Kuzmenko had 13 goals in 52 games before undergoing knee surgery in February and is unlikely to be needed after the Kings traded for Panarin.
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Anaheim Ducks – re-sign Jacob Trouba – RHD – But they should also look to re-sign John Carlson to a two-year contract. Eric Stephens
Boston Bruins – Rasmus Andersson – RHD – Tried to trade him. Fluto Shinzawa
Buffalo Sabers – re-signed Alex Tuch – RW – Best. Matthew Fairburn
Calgary Flames – none. Julian McKenzie
Carolina Hurricanes – re-signed Frederik Andersen. Cory Lavalette
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Chicago Blackhawks – Mario Ferraro – LHD. Scott Power
Colorado Avalanche – Jaden Schwartz – LW. No one should be the answer. Jesse Granger
Columbus Blue Jackets – Alex Tuch – RW. Aaron Portzline
Dallas Stars – John Carlson – RHD. You need a RHD and a full-back in the six. Mark Lazarus
Detroit Red Wings – Bobby McMann – LW/RW. The speed and power of their top line. Max Bultman
Edmonton Oilers – Alex Tuch – RW. You need points and sizes. Allan Mitchell
Florida Panthers – Stuart Skinner – G. Will look better behind the Panthers defense. James Myrtle
Los Angeles Kings – Bobby McMann – LW/RW. You need a center but it’s in short supply. Eric Stephens
Minnesota Wild – Evgeni Malkin – C/RW. You need institutions. Michael Russo
Montreal Canadiens – Jacob Trouba – RHD. It’s impossible but that’s what they need. Arpon Basu
Nashville Predators – Logan Stanley – LHD. Could use some size and offense on their blue line. Joseph Rexrode
New Jersey Devils – Viktor Arvidsson – RW/LW. Need more depth going forward. Peter Baugh
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New York Islanders – Vikor Arvidsson – RW/LW. It doesn’t have to be a huge expense but it can help the middle six. Shayna Goldman
New York Rangers – Mario Ferraro – LHD. Neither should be a possible answer, but it could be an improvement to the blue line. Vincent Z. Mercogliano
Ottawa Senators – Bobby McMann – LW/RW. He could use more points on the wing. Julian McKenzie
Philadelphia Flyers – Darren Raddysh – RHD. Their PP needs help. Kevin Kurz
Pittsburgh Penguins – Mason Marchment – LW. Size and can score 20 goals. Josh Yohe
San Jose Sharks – Darren Raddysh – RHD. Shotgun, top pairing and PP QB. Eric Stephens
Seattle Kraken – Alex Tuch – RW. I’ve been wanting to add top players. Thomas Drance
Louis Blues – None. Make some trades not free agency. Jeremy Rutherford
Tampa Bay Lightning – re-signed Darren Raddysh – RHD. Umbani has found a way to make good deals. Shayna Goldman
Toronto Maple Leafs – Darren Raddysh – RHD. It would help the blue line and PP, but it would be another 30+ Dman. Jonas Siegel
Utah Mammoth – Bobby McMann – LW/RW. You need help in the middle of six. Harman Dayal
Vancouver Canucks – Michael McCarron – C. Size and center on a short-term deal. Thomas Drance
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Vegas Golden Knights – re-signed Rasmus Andersson – RHD. He’s been great since he got her. Jesse Granger
Washington Capitals – Alex Tuch – RW. He could use a top-six winger. Sean Gentille
Winnipeg Jets – Mason Marchment – LW. Could use size and scoring up front. Murat Ates
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