Vatrano has been one of the most consistent player on the Kings team, 5v5/PK/PP. Komarov is a step down, but can be plugged in as a defensive specialist, with the recent addition of a couple of offense first players, it doesn't mean giving up on the playoffs.
Gushkin is a sparkplug, and moves to the OHL this year out of the USHL. One of those 5'8 highlight reel players. If he makes it to the show next year, he will be a potential steal, and if he can't play against players 30 pounds heavier, he won't make it out of the preseason. Worth a gamble. 3rd is a 3rd.
Swapping Andersson for Balcers is trading snarl for better touch around the net. My team already has a lot of snarl. Might have a few more trades sanding down the corners of the team going into the stretch run, we'll have to see.
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