Who is staying, and who could be on the move for the Los Angeles Kings
Eric Stephens of The Athletic: Looking at who from the Los Angeles Kings roster is staying and who could be on the move.
Not going anywhere – Mikey Anderson, Quinton Byfied, Kevin Fiala, Anton Forsberg, Adrian Kempe, Alex Laferriere, and Artemi Panarin.
Staying put, almost certainly – Joel Armia, Cody Ceci, Brandt Clarke, Drew Doughty, Brian Dumoulin, Joel Edmundson, Samuel Helenius, and Darcy Kuemper.
Staying put, for another look – Alex Turcotte, Taylor Ward, and Jared Wright.
Staying put … we think – Trevor Moore. Two years left and no trade protection.
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The toughest decisions – Scott Laughton and Jacob Moverare. Both are pending UFAs.
Tough to see them returning – Mathieu Jospeh, Andre Kuzmenko and Jeff Malott. All UFAs. Kuzmenko had 13 goals in 52 games before knee surgery in February and is likely not needed after the Kings traded for Panarin.
NHL Free agent target for each team
The Athletic: One NHL free agent target that each team should look to sign/re-sign this offseason
Anaheim Ducks – re-sign Jacob Trouba – RHD – But they should also look to re-sign John Carlson two a two-year deal. Eric Stephens
Boston Bruins – Rasmus Andersson – RHD – Tried to trade for him. Fluto Shinzawa
Buffalo Sabres – re-sign Alex Tuch – RW – Top priority. Matthew Fairburn
Calgary Flames – no one. Julian McKenzie
Carolina Hurricanes – re-sign Frederik Andersen. Cory Lavalette
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Chicago Blackhawks – Mario Ferraro – LHD. Scott Powers
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. Need a RHD and a top-six winger. Mark Lazerus
Detroit Red Wings – Bobby McMann – LW/RW. Speed and power for their top line. Max Bultman
Edmonton Oilers – Alex Tuch – RW. Need scoring and size. Allan Mitchell
Florida Panthers – Stuart Skinner – G. Would look better behind the Panthers defense. James Mirtle
Los Angeles Kings – Bobby McMann – LW/RW. Need center but little available. Eric Stephens
Minnesota Wild – Evgeni Malkin – C/RW. Need centers. Michael Russo
Montreal Canadiens – Jacob Trouba – RHD. Unlikely but it’s what they need. Arpon Basu
Nashville Predators – Logan Stanley – LHD. Could use some size and nastiness to their blue line. Joseph Rexrode
New Jersey Devils – Viktor Arvidsson – RW/LW. Need forward depth. Peter Baugh
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New York Islanders – Vikor Arvidsson – RW/LW. Shouldn’t be big spends but would help their middle-six. Shayna Goldman
New York Rangers – Mario Ferraro – LHD. No one should be the likely answer, but it would be an upgrade to the blue line. Vincent Z. Mercogliano
Ottawa Senators – Bobby McMann – LW/RW. Could use more scoring 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. Cannon of a shot, top pairing and PP QB. Eric Stephens
Seattle Kraken – Alex Tuch – RW. Have been looking to add top players. Thomas Drance
St. Louis Blues – No one. Make some trades and not free agency. Jeremy Rutherford
Tampa Bay Lightning – re-sign Darren Raddysh – RHD. Lightning find a way to get reasonable deals done. Shayna Goldman
Toronto Maple Leafs – Darren Raddysh – RHD. Would help the blue line and PP, but would be another 30+ Dman. Jonas Siegel
Utah Mammoth – Bobby McMann – LW/RW. Need middle-six help. Harman Dayal
Vancouver Canucks – Michael McCarron – C. Size and a center on a short-term deal. Thomas Drance
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Vegas Golden Knights – re-sign Rasmus Andersson – RHD. Been a nice fit since acquiring him. Jesse Granger
Washington Capitals – Alex Tuch – RW. Could use a scoring top-six winger. Sean Gentille
Winnipeg Jets – Mason Marchment – LW. Could use size and scoring upfront. Murat Ates
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