I remember when both were considered blue chip prospects crazy how time flies

No, thanks. This is the last season that we're going to be patient with Turcotte and we have Englund and Moverare for depth LhDs.

I would do it. Both could use a change.

2m qualifying offer to play on the 3rd defensive pair or be the 7th defensemen vs 874k qualifying offer to play potentially play on the 1st line or at worst 4th line? Sounds like a no brainer to me.

No thanks.

Turcotte should start the season with Thomas. Kaliyev is the one gone

Brannstrom hasn't popped due to lack of skill and ability. Turcotte hasn't popped due to massive concussions.

Blake is going to give Turcotte every chance to succeed next year after finally being healthy (mostly) for a full season. He played with Kopitar and Byfield on the Kings top line a couple games and didn't look out of place. If Turcotte struggles again this year, then I could see a change-of-scenery type trade taking place. But now, he'll only be moved if it's part of a package for someone who can definitively help LA now. Brannstrom isn't that.

Its a decent trade. Kings fans are really attached to Turc, and I get why. Fans wouldn't like it but makes sense from a hockey ops standpoint.