No thanks. The Kings need to keep those draft picks. That 2020 pick has a very good shot at being top 3 overall.

The only teams that should be making offer sheets are contenders that are all but guaranteed to go all the way. That way their 1st round picks are around 30th overall and they're not losing out on drafting a potential superstar.

id sign laine he just turned 21 and had a "bad year" scoring 30 goals...dude is exactly what the kings need a young forward who scores 30 goals in his sleep

That’s my thinking also. Understand some want to keep the picks, however, even a streaky scorer can accelerate the rebuild/retool a little quicker. With Martinez and Carter coming off books in 2-3 seasons can season the prospects already in the line. Was just fun to insert Laine into the lineup.

I would potentially trade for Laine including some combination of the Kings 2021 1st, 2020 2nd, a quality prospect not named Turcotte, and some lesser picks/prospects. However the Kings 2020 1st round pick should be off the table, meaning an offer sheet is off the table.

No, totally understand the hesitancy to give up those assets. However, look at this last season, being bottom level doesn’t guarantee anything. My only arguments are, even given Laine’s inconsistency, he still put up 33 goals and that was considered a bad season. His production would have been 2nd leading scorer on the team, and that draft picks aren’t necessarily NHL ready. Don’t get me wrong I understand the sentiment of not wanting to give up assets, but, Laine immediately upgrades a position that a rookie(outside of a generational type) would be lucky to pop 20ish goals immediately. I agree though, think Blake will hold onto his picks because, of the uncertainty of Quick and Carter contracts in LA.

Being terrible guarantees a top 5 pick, even if you lose the lottery. Would you trade Turcotte, Kaliyev, and another 1st and another 3rd for Laine? I wouldn't. Not to mention how bad it would suck if the Kings did actually win the lottery and lose out on Lafreniere. There is no lottery protection on offer sheets.

In my opinion, adding Laine to the mix immediately would be bad for the rebuild. The Kings would be a less terrible team next season, preventing them from getting another blue-chip prospect next June. They should be in full tank mode this season. The Kings had arguably the best draft out of any team in the NHL. Another draft like that and they're much better suited for the future than adding one player. Give the scouting staff another chance to work their magic.

I agree with you I don’t think they will. My I’m only providing counter arguments, devils advocate if you may. Personally no, no chance Arthur and Alex aren’t trade-able nor even exercise the idea of it. Prospect provide no guarantees though. Gabe was suppose to be 2C already, and as we all know hasn’t even been on the ice lately. The potential for turcotte can be high but there is never a guarantee. With an addition of Laine you are in line to not give up that top 5 Pick is all I’m trying to point out. My argument was, adding Laine doesn’t put you in line to offer sheet compensation of a top 5 pick. Bounce back seasons from 11, 77(maybe), Toffoli, Doughty etc. and adding Laine you are looking at a playoff caliber team.

I will add as to why I know they won’t do it. If adding Laine means a playoff caliber team, then in retrospect the Carter, Martinez and Quick contracts won’t be moved. Which would be a mistake. I was only referencing arguments for adding him, and I’d bet that yes rather than the offer sheet that picks and etc. that can have conditions on them would be the better route. I’m all onboard though with keeping picks.