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LA Kings Roster Outlook: Staying and Going
The Los Angeles Kings are facing several roster decisions this offseason. Some players are confirmed to be staying, while others are likely to move on.
Confirmed to be Staying:
- Mikey Anderson
- Quinton Byfield
- Kevin Fiala
- Anton Forsberg
- Adrian Kempe
- Alex Laferriere
- Artemi Panarin
Likely to Stay:
- Joel Armia
- Cody Ceci
- Brandt Clarke
- Drew Doughty
- Brian Dumoulin
- Joel Edmundson
- Samuel Helenius
- Darcy Kuemper
To Be Evaluated Further:
- Alex Turcotte
- Taylor Ward
- Jared Wright
Expected to Remain (with contract considerations):
- Trevor Moore (two years remaining, no trade protection)
Toughest Decisions (Pending UFAs):
- Scott Laughton
- Jacob Moverare
Unlikely to Return (UFAs):
- Mathieu Joseph
- Andre Kuzmenko (had 13 goals in 52 games before knee surgery; likely not needed after Panarin trade)
- Jeff Malott
NHL Free Agent Target for Each Team
Each NHL team has identified a potential free agent target for the upcoming offseason.
- Anaheim Ducks: Re-sign Jacob Trouba (RHD) or John Carlson (RHD) to a two-year deal.
- Boston Bruins: Rasmus Andersson (RHD) – they previously attempted to trade for him.
- Buffalo Sabres: Re-sign Alex Tuch (RW) – a top priority.
- Calgary Flames: No specific free agent target recommended.
- Carolina Hurricanes: Re-sign Frederik Andersen.
- Chicago Blackhawks: Mario Ferraro (LHD).
- Colorado Avalanche: Jaden Schwartz (LW) – though “no one” is also suggested.
- Columbus Blue Jackets: Alex Tuch (RW).
- Dallas Stars: John Carlson (RHD) – they need a right-shot defenseman and a top-six winger.
- Detroit Red Wings: Bobby McMann (LW/RW) for speed and power on the top line.
- Edmonton Oilers: Alex Tuch (RW) – need scoring and size.
- Florida Panthers: Stuart Skinner (G) – would benefit from the Panthers’ defense.
- Los Angeles Kings: Bobby McMann (LW/RW) – despite needing a center, options are limited.
- Minnesota Wild: Evgeni Malkin (C/RW) – they need centers.
- Montreal Canadiens: Jacob Trouba (RHD) – a needed upgrade, though unlikely.
- Nashville Predators: Logan Stanley (LHD) – for size and toughness on the blue line.
- New Jersey Devils: Viktor Arvidsson (RW/LW) – for forward depth.
- New York Islanders: Viktor Arvidsson (RW/LW) – would help the middle-six without a significant spend.
- New York Rangers: Mario Ferraro (LHD) – an upgrade to the blue line, though “no one” is also a likely answer.
- Ottawa Senators: Bobby McMann (LW/RW) – to add wing scoring.
- Philadelphia Flyers: Darren Raddysh (RHD) – to improve their power play.
- Pittsburgh Penguins: Mason Marchment (LW) – for size and potential for 20 goals.
- San Jose Sharks: Darren Raddysh (RHD) – for a top-pairing defenseman with a strong shot and power play quarterbacking ability.
- Seattle Kraken: Alex Tuch (RW) – they are looking to add top players.
- St. Louis Blues: No specific free agent target recommended – focus should be on trades.
- Tampa Bay Lightning: Re-sign Darren Raddysh (RHD) – known for making reasonable deals.
- Toronto Maple Leafs: Darren Raddysh (RHD) – would help the blue line and power play, but would add another 30+ defenseman.
- Utah Mammoth: Bobby McMann (LW/RW) – for middle-six assistance.
- Vancouver Canucks: Michael McCarron (C) – for size and a short-term center option.
- Vegas Golden Knights: Re-sign Rasmus Andersson (RHD) – he has been a good fit since his acquisition.
- Washington Capitals: Alex Tuch (RW) – to add a scoring top-six winger.
- Winnipeg Jets: Mason Marchment (LW) – for size and scoring upfront.
