Sorry but I don't think this is a playoff team, no matter how weak their division is. First of all, Cal Peterson will definitely be the starter - not Quick. Secondly, no playoff team is making it or even competing if that's their second line - If I was LA I'd much rather put Kempe with Vilardi or Byfield on the second line. I'm also questioning whether Armia and Hoffman are worth it - Hoffman maybe, but I don't know if he's a real difference maker, and Armia is barely getting minutes on a 4th place Montreal team. I also think Rodrigues will get more money than that, even if his numbers are blown up by playing with some talented players in Pittsburgh. LA has so many good prospects I think they're hoping to do what the Rangers are doing and that means giving the young guys playing time. ****emo, Byfield, Vilardi, etc., will all get big minutes. If they want to continue like the Rangers, they need to get rid of Quick and pay someone bigger than Hoffman or Armia. I'd rather combine their cap hits on one player and open up a roster spot.

You bought out brown?