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Spooner passed through waivers, why would you trade for him? Kings will not retain money for Carter either

Puljujärvi and a 4th wouldn't get you Jeff Carter even if you weren't expecting the Kings to take Spooner's awful contract AND retain $1M in salary for 3 more years.

It would take a 2nd and Puljujärvi to get Carter. Upgrade to a 1st if you want the Kings to retain salary. Then add another 2nd or a defensive prospect (Bear or Jones) if you need them to take back Spooner.

And let me add that I'm not sure I see the point of acquiring Puljujarvi. He seems to be a late-bloomer if not slight disappointment like Nick Ritchie or Jake Virtanen. So why should the Kings take that chance when they have Brown, Toffoli, Lewis (don't forget about him) and Luff at RW plus other possibilities plus the hope that Vilardi will someday be able to play in the NHL? I think you're one the right track -- Bear or Jones plus a first is a better deal for Los Angeles. (Not saying Edmonton would do that.)