2024-25 Season Thread

[Kings4OT]

Euthanasia cleared waivers....

 

[PuckinUgly57]

Euthanasia cleared waivers....

Two goals since the start of last season, $4.25 million this season and a UFA, 5 GP and under 9:45 ATOI, don't think anyone was going to take him.

He wasn't bad as a King, he had his moments and exciting plays. But it's hard to believe this dude scored 20 just two years ago and hit 30 in 2018. Probably done as an NHL player.

 

[Stunner_At_Staples_Kings]

Vilardi putting up numbers and a highlight reel goal. At least we netted out Kuemper all said and done.

 

[Kings4OT]

Vilardi putting up numbers and a highlight reel goal. At least we netted out Kuemper all said and done.

He still had less points than dismal dubious last season.

When Gabe gets close playing a whole season 1 time at any level of his career, i will finally maybe think we lost someone. Dude has skill, for like 30 games a season

 

[PuckinUgly57]

$6.25 million or whatever, yeah baby.

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Sick of the excuses, start producing. Last season looking like a blip not a breakout.

 

[Kings4OT]

Still, my unpopular oppinion is taking the guy who looks most nhl ready......and it wasnt him.

 

[PuckinUgly57]

Still, my unpopular oppinion is taking the guy who looks most nhl ready......and it wasnt him.

Mine was neither as you know, but taking Stuetzle would have been the wiser choice.

Just scanned Teh Blog this morning and yup, there it is again - the comparison to Tage Thompson. Not even close regardless of similar stature and draft pedigree, I just don't think Buster is as good as was advertised. Kingsters just need to accept that instead of some delusional reality.

Dude is on pace for an average 40 points a season, if Doughty takes heat for $11 million this guy certainly should be joining that conversation based on dollars to production ratio.

Blake looks like an idiot for that contract and one I was 100% against, two year bridge at $3.5 million AAV was the smarter play based on his pattern last season (points in bunches, very inconsistent).

 

[Kings4OT]

Buster and the legend are the reason for the PLG disaster.....well and Flakey mostly. If either of those players looked even a little reliable to be even become a 2C some day, Kings' history would be a lot different.

I believe Stutzle would have given the Kings an actual PP and someone that would put up points consistently no matter who his linemates are. Him on a line with Kopi and Cantplay would have been very exciting and dynamic as soon as he was drafted.

 

[Fox4Kings]

It's frustrating because he seems to have the skillset. He can fly, has great hands and vision, just can't seem to put it all together.

 

[PuckinUgly57]

It's frustrating because he seems to have the skillset. He can fly, has great hands and vision, just can't seem to put it all together.

He plays a lot smaller than he actually is, he should be completely obnoxious around the net. Instead he tries to beat 5 guys by himself, that worked in the OHL but won't at this level.

I'm very concerned the Kings blew this pick, a lot of suffering went inro getting a 2OA. Have to make it count. He can still turn it around but so far 4 years into his career it's looking less and less likely.

And now because of his contract he would be hard to trade, Blake completely messed this situation up. But should we be surprised?