LA can't re-sign Spence so they go out and acquire a RD that costs more than the contract you gave him? Doesn't seem to add up. I think a Kaliyev for Dowd swap makes plenty of sense, though. Overall, nice to see some novel trade ideas!

It was not a money thing in my mind, more of a just cannot agree with management and wanted to change scenery. Probably not the case but its an idea

I can’t see the Devils doing that unfortunately.

If they haven't addressed the goaltending due to the asking prices many teams have on top end starters they may make that move looking for Darcy to find his game on a better built team

A 2nd for a mediocre 33 year old D-man? NSH definitely declines

I might just not be understanding this- (sorry in advance), but your write up in the Panthers trade...who is the cap dump? If Spencer is (which I assume so), shouldn't the pick(s) be going the other way around?

florida would have to give up that 2nd to dumb Knight

He is the money that the panthers are moving out but he isn't truly a cap dump as he still has potential.

I actually like the idea of grabbing Knight if the caps move on from Kuemper. Split him with Lindgren 41/41.

It would be the best thing we could do but it would be a hard summer to have that plan out.

If Kuemper gets moved in a separate deal that makes sense, it would be a good idea for them to give it a look. It's just gonna be tough to get him moved right now with that cap hit.

I think Kuemper to NJ, San Jose or LA could make sense but it will be tough to make happen

Spence doesn't have arbitration rights. Los Angeles currently has only two NHL-qualified RhDs under contract, plus Brandt Clarke. The Kings won't be trading Jordan Spence unless and until they re-sign Matt Roy (or sign his replacement). And Spence for van Riemsdyk is a step backwards.