To LA Kings : Max Pacioretty
To NYR : Max Domi, Jake Gardiner and 2024 4th and 5th
LA lost out on every UFA forward they took a shot at, except for a couple of fourth liners. Necessity forced us to delve into the roster and make a trade for a top six player. Patches is 238 years old and can't play defense, so he will have to be slotted delicately.
The Rangers pick up valuable contracts for next year in Domi, the prospective 1C in Chicago, and Gardiner playing top 4C in Carolina for a paltry 550K cap. A couple of picks to make the wait sufferable.
LA is tired of being an also-ran, and although not being able to ice a top line to match the best in the league, will attempt to make life difficult in the Western Conference with a balanced attack throughout the lineup. Another move or two could be on the way.
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"We don't even know who our best player is yet. It could be any one of us at this point." - Peter LaFleur, player/coach, Average Joe's Gymnasium
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