Los Angeles Kings spark debate by trading veteran Corey Perry to the Tampa Bay Lightning ahead of the NHL trade deadline—does this move signal a shift toward retooling, or is a late playoff push still possible? Eddie Garcia breaks down the Kings’ deadline decisions, covering the addition of Scott Laughton and Mathieu Joseph, Ken Holland’s strategic outlook, and shifting roster priorities amid injuries to Kevin Fiala, Andrei Kuzmenko, and Joel Armia. Analyze how the Kings stack up in the Pacific Division after rivals like the Anaheim Ducks and Seattle Kraken make their own moves. Plus, get updates on Quinton Byfield’s return, and the Ontario Reign’s hot streak in the AHL.
Are the Kings positioning for the future or quietly conceding 2024? Don’t miss this full-season outlook packed with trade analysis, lineup projections, and playoff race implications.
00:00 Trade Deadline Review
LA Kings’ minimal moves, Corey Perry trade analysis, and the team’s playoff outlook.
12:02 Pacific Rivals’ Moves
Breakdown of trades by Pacific Division competitors and impact on playoff race.
19:47 Standings & Ontario Reign
Kings’ position update, schedule rundown, and an in-depth Ontario Reign/AHL report.
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11 Comments
Good riddance to perry. Idk how he always ends up with cup contenders. I still remember his stint in Chicago
It was a sellers market. The Kings are bringing up some youth to get some energy with the injuries. I think Lawton is a solid pick up.
I like the young players coming up but w injuries we need to look at next season maybe we can push and get help been a frustrating year but USA double gold was amazing to watch.
They may make the post season ! It’s not over yet ! Yet…..Laughton could turn out to be quite a competitor with offensive upside , let’s see .panarin is amazing
If armia can come back , with Laughton we’ll have the best pk numbers from now until the rest of the season !
So get rid of some of the only people playing well. The Kings future doesn’t look so good right now.
Eddie, don't be surprised if Perry comes back and signs with the Kings who did him a solid by giving him a chance to make it back to the finals with the lightning.
Kings look energized with the young guys… sometimes the best trades are the ones you don't make.
Holland did well IMO.
Let's face it, nobody beating the Avs this year.
I really thought the deadline went well. I think loading up on second-rounders could be for a splash this summer.
To be fair, all of the injuries really hamstrung us. Hard to predict that. Changing course was the right move.
There is no way this team is good enough to win a cup. Now it’s time for more trades in the offseason to get rid of some older players and start the reboot/youth movement.