Countdown to TradeCentre: Los Angeles Kings, Vancouver Canucks face goalie questions
With the NHL’s March 3 trading deadline approaching, teams are making decisions about whether to buy or sell and which players can make the most difference and retain the most value. Check out today’s trade rumors and speculation from around the NHL beat.
King facing fold question
The Los Angeles Kings are in the middle of the Pacific Division playoff race thanks to the breakout success of goaltender Phoenix Copley since being recalled from the AHL.
TSN Hockey Insider Pierre Leblanc reports The Kings appear to be making no move to acquire a rental, with the team focusing on long-term options over the summer.
“It’s possible, but what the Kings are talking about internally is that they probably have better options going into the offseason,” LeBlanc said in an insider deal. “It’s crazy. They’re riding Phoenix Copley, who have a 15-3-1 record since being called up, but the demoted Cal Petersen is the only goalkeeper signed organization-wide since this season. Jonathan Quick has been appointed. He’s 37.’ They have to attend [to] A goaltending position, but is said to be less interested in pending UFAs like Cam Talbot and Antti Raanta. They want long-term fit.
Copley, 31, had a .897 save percentage and scored 2.92 goals against his goals average for just the second time in his career, recording valuable time in the NHL. Copley, who appeared in his two games with Washington last season, was the only player to play overtime for the Capitals in his 2018-19 season. 905 save percentage and his 2.90 goals in 27 games that season he was 16-7-3. He has his hit cap of $825,000 this season.
Quick’s record this season is 8-12-4 with a .881 save percentage and a 3.41 GAA. He is in the final season of his 10-year contract and has a $5.8 million cap for his hit.
Petersen has posted a 9-7-1 record with a .912 save percentage and a 2.77 GAA since moving to the AHL’s Ontario Reign after clearing waivers earlier this season. By 2024-25, he signed a $5 million cap on his hits, and this season with the Kings, he started 5-3-2 with a . bottom.
The Kings entered the game on Wednesday to tie with the Seattle Kraken for the Pacific Division lead, but four games were played. The Vegas Golden Knights are one point behind with two games to go, while the Edmonton Oilers are three points behind with three games to go.
Canucks ‘surprised’ by Demko speculation
The Vancouver Canucks appear to be back in business after handing over captain Bo Hobutt to the New York Islanders on Monday.
Speculation is rife that the team has more players on its roster this season, TSN Hockey Insider’s Darren Dreger reports The Canucks were surprised to see rumors surrounding injured goalie Thatcher Demko.
In a different story for Brock Voser, the Canucks continue to receive winger calls, with stakeholders gauging whether the Canucks will hold onto his $6.65 million cap hit through 2024-25. .
“And obviously now the ball is rolling on the Vancouver Canucks tradefront and the team has signaled that all options will be considered, as it has been for several weeks,” Dreger told Insider Trading. “They still have a lot of interest in Brock Voser as an example, but the club needs to know if the Canucks are willing to keep his salary as he has a term left on his contract. Yes and Kanucks must be saying: , that’s fine, but give us your best suggestion. Then we’ll decide if it’s justified. is not.
“On the other hand, rather than confuse us here, the Canucks need Thatcher Demko back to health and into the crease, but we know team sources are a little surprised by his trade speculation. I have.”
Demko has been out since December 1 with a lower body injury. He was initially given a six-week timeline to recover and has yet to resume skating. said to be high.
The 27-year-old has a 3-10-2 record, a .833 save percentage and a 3.93 goals average. He is signed for a $5 million cap on his hits through his 2025-26 season.
Voser, 25, has nine goals and 30 points in 41 appearances this season. He has scored his 20 points his fourth time, and scored a career-high 29 points with the Canucks as a rookie in 2017-18.
Calgary Flames Trade Center Look Ahead
TSN’s Salim Valji takes a closer look at what the Calgary Flames could come to market before the trade deadline, especially if defenseman Chris Tanev is set to miss a significant amount of time.
Edmonton Oilers Trade Center Look Ahead
The conversation in Edmonton, one month after the NHL trade deadline, still revolves around the team’s defense. Who will the Oilers target to strengthen the blue line? Ryan Rishaug has others.
Winnipeg Jets Trade Center Lookahead
A 12-game streak of inconsistent play casts a dark cloud over the break for the Winnipeg Jets, but John Lew said play coming out of the break was a way for general manager Kevin Cheveldayov to “seize the moment”. It explains why it might affect you. deadline.
