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Oct 21, 2011 | 05:16 PM
#3231
This won't end well
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Oct 21, 2011 | 06:06 PM
#3236
This won't end well
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Oct 21, 2011 | 07:10 PM
#3238
This won't end well
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What the Kings Need to Do to Land Zach Parise
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I doubt it but still awesome to think about nonetheless. I'd give them Penner, Bernier, and a couple draft picks.
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If you had to point out a weak area on the LA Kings roster, it would be at left wing. The position is not as deep as it could be.
The addition of a top-line left winger would be just what the Kings need to put them over the top, and the answer is Zach Parise.
The New Jersey Devils have had trouble getting their star winger to commit to the organization.
They did manage to avoid going to arbitration with Parise, but they only have him locked up for this season.
New Jersey GM Lou Lamoriello will not let his superstar walk for nothing on July 1 next year. The thinking is, if he can’t get Parise signed by the trade deadline, he will trade him to the highest bidder.
If that’s the case, the Kings need to do whatever it takes to be that highest bidder. The prospect of Parise playing on a line with Anze Kopitar and Dustin Brown should be too hard for LA Kings GM Dean Lombardi to pass up.
The ideal trade for Parise should centre on goaltender Jonathan Bernier. Draft picks and a prospect or two would be thrown in to make the deal more attractive for New Jersey.
From LA’s perspective, losing Bernier would not weaken the team all that much as they would still have goaltender Jonathan Quick, who has proven himself as a solid starting goalie in the NHL. The Kings would still have all the pieces necessary for a deep cup run, having only sacrificed the future.
From New Jersey’s perspective, they would be getting a goaltender with a ton of upside to replace Martin Brodeur. Brodeur has shown signs of wearing down and may retire as soon as this season.
Bernier does not want to live in Quick’s shadow forever, and will find himself on a new team eventually as a starter. New Jersey would be the perfect fit.
If that is not to Lamoriello’s liking, a package surrounding defenseman Jack Johnson could be made. Trading away Jack Johnson would be the less desirable option as it leaves a hole on the Kings defense. The Devils back end lacks a few solid defensemen and Johnson would fill that role.
The Kings have promising youngster Vyacheslav Voynov in the wings, but he’s not quite ready to fill Johnson’s role.
If the Kings do manage to acquire Parise, it would solidify them as Stanley Cup contenders.
The addition of a top-line left winger would be just what the Kings need to put them over the top, and the answer is Zach Parise.
The New Jersey Devils have had trouble getting their star winger to commit to the organization.
They did manage to avoid going to arbitration with Parise, but they only have him locked up for this season.
New Jersey GM Lou Lamoriello will not let his superstar walk for nothing on July 1 next year. The thinking is, if he can’t get Parise signed by the trade deadline, he will trade him to the highest bidder.
If that’s the case, the Kings need to do whatever it takes to be that highest bidder. The prospect of Parise playing on a line with Anze Kopitar and Dustin Brown should be too hard for LA Kings GM Dean Lombardi to pass up.
The ideal trade for Parise should centre on goaltender Jonathan Bernier. Draft picks and a prospect or two would be thrown in to make the deal more attractive for New Jersey.
From LA’s perspective, losing Bernier would not weaken the team all that much as they would still have goaltender Jonathan Quick, who has proven himself as a solid starting goalie in the NHL. The Kings would still have all the pieces necessary for a deep cup run, having only sacrificed the future.
From New Jersey’s perspective, they would be getting a goaltender with a ton of upside to replace Martin Brodeur. Brodeur has shown signs of wearing down and may retire as soon as this season.
Bernier does not want to live in Quick’s shadow forever, and will find himself on a new team eventually as a starter. New Jersey would be the perfect fit.
If that is not to Lamoriello’s liking, a package surrounding defenseman Jack Johnson could be made. Trading away Jack Johnson would be the less desirable option as it leaves a hole on the Kings defense. The Devils back end lacks a few solid defensemen and Johnson would fill that role.
The Kings have promising youngster Vyacheslav Voynov in the wings, but he’s not quite ready to fill Johnson’s role.
If the Kings do manage to acquire Parise, it would solidify them as Stanley Cup contenders.
I doubt it but still awesome to think about nonetheless. I'd give them Penner, Bernier, and a couple draft picks.
Last edited by 65°V12; Oct 21, 2011 at 07:11 PM.
Oct 21, 2011 | 10:27 PM
#3240
This won't end well
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From: Living rent free in your head
I don't care what anyone says, Team USA's performance in the 2010 Olympics was one of the greatest ever. No one ever mentioned them for ANYTHING. People laughed and said they wouldn't make it out of the preliminary round. They played lights out. Undefeated in every game except the final. Ryan Miller was unbelievable. Parise to tie the game in that fashion was unbelievable. Of course Canada won in OT but the US played much better. Plus on top of that, the vast majority of our team was rookies. Still, hats off to Canada. Unbelievable for Crosby to score the OT goal. What a game!
Zach Parise ties the game for USA with 24 seconds left vs Canada - YouTube
Zach Parise ties the game for USA with 24 seconds left vs Canada - YouTube