The Kings aren't going to sign Simontaival. He'll be a UFA this Saturday. Ottawa says no even if he did sign his ELC though.

That Minnesota deal is a no go. You're not even offering enough to get Gustavsson in the first place and you want Minnesota to retain for two years?

I’m thinking Gus+pick 45 for pick 21 would be a good deal for both sides.

I don't think there's any getting around it. If we're trying to make meaningful additions through trades this offseason, that 1st round pick is going to be flipped.

Turcotte, Kaliyev, etc. and 2nds don't hold much value if you're trying to get top 6F or top 4D.

OTT declines a bust and 2x 2nds dont get LAK chych