I think we could just as easily put Kulich there and it would be no worse. Kaliyev is just not the type player we need, imo.

Olofsson and Kaliyev are the same player.

I think you're undervaluing your own guy there, good young RHD are not easy to find. If the Kings weren't already stacked on the right side (Doughty / Spence / Clarke), I would've taken this deal in a heartbeat. But unfortunately he'd be too expensive after signing his next deal, Kings can't afford him.



I get what you're saying in that their best asset is their shot, but I disagree a little. I think Kaliyev's passing goes under the radar, has some of the highest goals % and expected goals % on a decent team, our coaches just did not know how to get the best out of him.

As an Oilers fan, Vinny D is not a top 4 dman. Also not worth 1.9 mill.
Better use of your cap can be made imo.

The Kings have no use for Jokiharju. Either Roy returns and they run with Doughty, Clarke and Roy. If he doesn't, they have Doughty, Clarke, and Spence. Jokiharju is not an improvement on any of those guys.

If Roy walks, they could use a new large and physical shutdown RHD. Jokiharju is neither large nor physical.

Kaliyev is available and will be traded this summer, but this return doesn't move the needle for them.

Sabres need to overpay for anybody to come to this organization. Could move him to a 3rd Pair, just thought he'd stay at home for Power to skate.