Lucic to Kings

[ouendan1]

alright, what the hell? I'm not a fan of this at all especially since it sounds like the Kings gave up their 1st round pick.

 

[ChiefsDdgersLakersKings24]

you beat me by a second. But yeah, I don't like this at all. This must mean Justin Williams is gone? They are saying Martin JOnes is going to Boston too along with a 1st. This doesn't look good.

 

[ChiefsDdgersLakersKings24]

Pierre LeBrun ‏@Real_ESPNLeBrun 2m2 minutes ago
So believe the Lucic trade is for Martin Jones, a prospect and 13th overall pick.

 

[ouendan1]

Trade is our 1st pick (13th), Martin Jones & Colin Miller for Milan Lucic. Lombardi must have something else up his sleeve because I do NOT think they can bring Lucic in with them already being so close to the cap.

 

[ChiefsDdgersLakersKings24]

Trade is our 1st pick (13th), Martin Jones & Colin Miller for Milan Lucic. Lombardi must have something else up his sleeve because I do NOT think they can bring Lucic in with them already being so close to the cap.

Voynov's salary came off so there was some flexibility

 

[ouendan1]

Voynov's salary came off so there was some flexibility

Even so, there's still Brown & Richards contract Lombardi needs to deal with. Lucic has a 6 million dollar cap hit and is a UFA after this year. There's so many things about this deal that I don't like.

 

[ChiefsDdgersLakersKings24]

Even so, there's still Brown & Richards contract Lombardi needs to deal with. Lucic has a 6 million dollar cap hit and is a UFA after this year. There's so many things about this deal that I don't like.

I totally agree.

 

[ChiefsDdgersLakersKings24]

Bruins are retaining close to half his cap hit.

 

[ouendan1]

Bruins are retaining close to half his cap hit.

says who?

 

[ChiefsDdgersLakersKings24]

says who?

Pierre LeBrun

 

[ouendan1]

saw it. I'll admit that makes this trade much more bearable. I fear the Kings are trying to go all in this year for one more cup because this could get very ugly next offseason.

 

[smackdown380]

I hate this deal even with the retention of salary by Boston. What are they going to do with him, you don't give up a 1st round pick for a guy to play the bottom 6. Our top 6 are currently Gaborik-Kopitar-Brown then Pearson-Carter-Toffoli.

Unless they are going to continue playing Brown on the 4th line which makes no sense for a guy wearing the C on his chest.

 

[ouendan1]

Unless they are going to continue playing Brown on the 4th line which makes no sense for a guy wearing the C on his chest.

Brown is going to have to get used to it. I'd prefer Lucic on that top line over Brown. If his life is on the 3rd line next season, so be it for our captain.

 

[smackdown380]

$5.875 cap hit playing on the 3rd line...it is what it is

 

[CaptHowdy00]

Not happy with this trade. This is supposed to be a deep draft. The Kings sitting at 13 had a solid spot to get a solid player.

 

[CaptHowdy00]

Are you telling me this is worth a 13th pick and prosecute?

SEASON TEAM G A PTS
14-15 BOS 18 26 44
13-14 BOS 24 35 59
12-13 BOS 7 20 27
11-12 BOS 26 35 61
10-11 BOS 30 32 62
09-10 BOS 9 11 20
08-09 BOS 17 25 42
07-08 BOS 8 19 27
TOT 8 yrs 139 203 342

 

[pete6835]

I like Lucic and Boston paying half the cap, but I think they gave up too much for a UFA next season.

 

[pete6835]

Berube doesn't have a contract with the Kings anymore, who's our backup?

 

[ouendan1]

Berube doesn't have a contract with the Kings anymore, who's our backup?

To my knowledge he does. I recall him signing a 2-year contract last year. He should have another year with the team. I don't know if he's ready to be a backup though. I would prefer him to have another year of grooming in the AHL.

 

[davnlaguna]

I can't see the Kings signing him and Kopitar next year.
Also does this close any door on Sekera?