Kings have made things interesting

Any PLD trade where the Jets are bringing back Byfield is a MAJOR WIN! Gotta think it would be hard for LA to let him go but if they're willing, Jets need to pull the trigger ASAP.

LA has a lot of nice pieces in positions the Jets need. You'd have to imagine the Jets need to take back some cap to make it work like Arvidsson and/or Iafallo for example. Plus if they're bringing in PLD then likely one of Byfield or Vallardi could become available as PLD would be taking their spot.

It should be interesting.

With what cap space though? The Kings aren't in need of scoring, they are however in need of his size and physicality but you'd have to move Arvidsson and Iafallo just to make this work and even then you still don't have a starting goalie. I doubt Byfield is available though.

I feel this is Marc Bergevin pumping up the price for Montreal.

Elliotte Friedman is full of $h!t because there's virtually no combination of players Los Angeles would be willing to trade that makes the cap situation work since Winnipeg can't retain on Dubois. Dubois is going to get at least $8 million and the Kings aren't going to trade Fiala or Kempe for him, so that means BOTH Arvidsson and Iafallo would have to be in the deal. Now add Byfield or Vilardi (fat chance) and two roster slots have opened up putting LA in a $2 million hole again. So unless Winnipeg are willing to take Arvidsson, Iafallo, prospects and picks, or Rob Blake is a moron, this idea is DOA.

If Los Angeles actually had any interest in a Jet player and Friedman were an actual journalist, he'd be reporting on LA's interest in Josh Morrissey.

If there is actually any truth to this, my views from LA's side are this:

1. Byfield and Clarke are unavailable. Full-stop. If they weren't available for Chychrun, who was a more valuable asset at a much better price for multiple years, they aren't available for a 2C that has forced his way off of multiple teams.

2. Vilardi is unlikely. The Kings have invested too much into him to turn around and deal him after he finally breaks out. It just doesn't make logical sense to me. I probably have an emotional bias, but to me that just seems like a bad message to send to players looking to play here.

3. There needs to be cap going the other way. With PLD looking for a HUGE extension, it's not just minor cap either. Arvidsson is the likely guy from LA, but it could be Trevor Moore or Alex Iafallo. Durzi is almost a certainty. And because those are actually good pieces with significant value going to a team that apparently still wants to contend for a playoff spot, I think this might end up being more of a hockey deal as opposed to a picks/futures deal. Because of that, I think the stage is set to disappoint many Jets fans.

I wouldn't be shocked if it's:

Durzi
Arvidsson
One of Turcotte/****emo OR a conditional pick.

That doesn't seem like a lot going to Winnipeg if youre looking to rebuild, but if they arent it solidifies a top-6 player to replace PLD, a cost-controlled PP QB who can play limited top-4 minutes, and a good prospect or pick. For a guy who doesn't want to be there and will just walk after next season anyway. We'll see.