Can't see how signing Lucic long-term would benefit the Kings salary structure. As Jason pointed out, they'll have to re-sign Kopitar, and in another couple years they're going to have to re-sign Toffoli again, and Tyler isn't going to settle for the same kind of contract he just signed after what Buffalo and Columbus did to upset the salary structure for younger players. They also don't need another player who's going to wear down himself in the process of wearing down other players. How many more years do they have to pay Brown? The Kings should focus on perhaps becoming a faster and quicker skating team rather than just trying to grind their opponents into the ice every game.
- yesitscal

I've been wanting this for awhile, but since it's been working with the grind style (except for last year) why fix it. But I do agree with you the Kings need to slowly transition to that fast pace style of play in the next year or two.

Gaborik - Kopitar - Toffoli / Brown
Lucic - Carter - Brown / Toffoli

LA won the trade

just need to resign (8 years @6m>)
- AlfieisKing

If Looch gets 6mil. Ill stop watching Kings games. Im so sick of these types of players gettting that kind of money.

If Looch gets 6mil. Ill stop watching Kings games. Im so sick of these types of players gettting that kind of money.
- poisondhearts37

REALLY?!? I know these contracts are rediculous, but stop watching

REALLY?!? I know these contracts are rediculous, but stop watching
- KINGS67

Its getting old. Really is. Id not stop watching. Its just sad these days. League is gonna strike again.

Its getting old. Really is. Id not stop watching. Its just sad these days. League is gonna strike again.
- poisondhearts37

It's going to strike again because we have dumb owners like Pegula trying to cheat the salary cap system. O'Reilly's contract is laughable. But yeah I agree there will be another strike as well which is a joke all in its self. All of us fans are the ones that get hurt in the end.

It's going to strike again because we have dumb owners like Pegula trying to cheat the salary cap system. O'Reilly's contract is laughable. But yeah I agree there will be another strike as well which is a joke all in its self. All of us fans are the ones that get hurt in the end.
- KINGS67

Teams learned fast how to circumvent the current cba. Should be able to terminate any player at any time if they no longer are able to produce. Once they become useless therye no longer holding up theyre end of the deal.

Quite frankly, Lucic is one of the most overrated players in the NHL from the years I've watched him. Dirty player as well

Seems to be a clear rental. With the core in their relative primes, it is absolutely worth the risk. I think LA wins the Pacific this year.

Quite frankly, Lucic is one of the most overrated players in the NHL from the years I've watched him. Dirty player as well
- twpguy

Now that he doesn't play for boston expect Lucic to get at least suspended once this year

He hasn't been the same since Weise did a Lucic flex and after the handshake line

Seems to be a clear rental. With the core in their relative primes, it is absolutely worth the risk. I think LA wins the Pacific this year.
- FLflames34

LA is losing players via not resigning them and retirement. Dont think they should be giving out 1st rounders for rentals atm. Esp with a cap issue and the need to fit Kopi's new deal into the mix. This was a solid draft to have a 13th pick.

Now that he doesn't play for boston expect Lucic to get at least suspended once this year

He hasn't been the same since Weise did a Lucic flex and after the handshake line
- MTL1

We honestly need that Lucic who gets under peoples skin. Its bad enough we dont have the physical D.Brown anymore.

my condolences to the Kings for landing that classless piece of garbage Lucic. If he joined my team, I'd quit hockey. Lucic is what happens when Sean Avery has a bowel movement.

my condolences to the Kings for landing that classless piece of garbage Lucic. If he joined my team, I'd quit hockey. Lucic is what happens when Sean Avery has a bowel movement.
- GalacticStone

Lucky you, you dont have to see him much now.

my condolences to the Kings for landing that classless piece of garbage Lucic. If he joined my team, I'd quit hockey. Lucic is what happens when Sean Avery has a bowel movement.
- GalacticStone

When you have an equally dirty player in Perry that they have to play against its well worth it to have Lucic . Perry is a scum bag

When you have an equally dirty player in Perry that they have to play against its well worth it to have Lucic . Perry is a scum bag
- KINGS67

Should be fun now that the Ducks got both the big cry babies from Vancouver.

We honestly need that Lucic who gets under peoples skin. Its bad enough we dont have the physical D.Brown anymore.
- poisondhearts37

Getting away from the Habs this year will do him some good this year

I truly believe that Lucic does not have the attitude of a champion and he has the potential to severely divide a locker room. He has all of the tools, but there is something that is not firing properly in his brain. Until this changes, I don't think he should be on a contending team. LA certainly does not need more headaches.
- JLO961

Very untrue. Looch was loved in boston by the fans and the guys in the room. There were reports that said some of the players were livid when he was dealt. Hard to say if he resigns there or not. Imagine he hits the open market and resigns with the bruins next year.....

Should be fun now that the Ducks got both the big cry babies from Vancouver.
- poisondhearts37

Very untrue. Looch was loved in boston by the fans and the guys in the room. There were reports that said some of the players were livid when he was dealt. Hard to say if he resigns there or not. Imagine he hits the open market and resigns with the bruins next year.....
- TylerSeguin19

It's really going to hurt if he doesn't resign. First sekera and maybe Lucic. That's 2 1sts, miller, mcKowen, and jones for a 1 1/2yrs of rentals or in another perspective all that for nothing

Idk where this bad attitude talk came from but I don't believe it for a second. Looch occasionally wore the A when there were injuries and seemed to be very well liked by all in the organization. The biggest gripe with him is that people think he disappears for stretches... It's not totally untrue but you can't really expect him to go all out rough and tough 82+ games a year. He always seemed to show when it mattered most (ex. Lucic went straight beastmode in game 7 vs Toronto. He may be the #1 reason for that comeback)

As far as the trade if la resigns then it's just a good deal for both sides. LA gets a beast power forward and bos got some great assets for a player they didn't feel they could resign. I hope he tears it up for you guys! Boston will always love lucic

Idk where this bad attitude talk came from but I don't believe it for a second. Looch occasionally wore the A when there were injuries and seemed to be very well liked by all in the organization. The biggest gripe with him is that people think he disappears for stretches... It's not totally untrue but you can't really expect him to go all out rough and tough 82+ games a year. He always seemed to show when it mattered most (ex. Lucic went straight beastmode in game 7 vs Toronto. He may be the #1 reason for that comeback)

As far as the trade if la resigns then it's just a good deal for both sides. LA gets a beast power forward and bos got some great assets for a player they didn't feel they could resign. I hope he tears it up for you guys! Boston will always love lucic
- Shaundre93

Some people think they actually know the players on a personal level because they watch them on TV.

Unless Voynov's contract and Richards becomes completely void, I just don't see how you guys can resign him. Otherwise, no real issues.
- Danformo

D Brown will be moved at th trade deadline. Even if he's having a better statistical season he'll just fetch a bigger return. Loyalty has left the building and your "captain" should have a better pulse of the locker room goings ons. Not blaming him for the Richards and stoll situations but he should've known about it and spoke up in the room. With his contract gone there should be some breathng room. My only hope is that our D holds up. Voynov back in the lineup will be a great help.

D Brown will be moved at th trade deadline. Even if he's having a better statistical season he'll just fetch a bigger return. Loyalty has left the building and your "captain" should have a better pulse of the locker room goings ons. Not blaming him for the Richards and stoll situations but he should've known about it and spoke up in the room. With his contract gone there should be some breathng room. My only hope is that our D holds up. Voynov back in the lineup will be a great help.
- Stu17

Trade Brown to Toronto for their 1st . Austin Mathews will look good in a Kings jersey .... I just hope Richards contract will stay off the books. We'll see what happens to Voynov in the coming weeks.

It's not Forsberg for Erat bad but it's close. You don't trade a top 15 pick plus for a 1 year rental. Only way you re-sign is if he stinks so he's gone either way

LOL. Tampa signed Jeff Tamellini