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Kings Ready To Acquire A Noteworthy Player
by Paul on 01/26/10 at 05:28 PM ET
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Pierre LeBrun of ESPN responds to an email from a fan of the Kings who is worried the team will mortgage the future to trade for a player like Kovalchuk….
Some excellent points here, my friend. It’s along the lines of what Dean Lombardi and I were actually discussing Sunday in one of those conversations where the Kings GM talked about the CBA, building a team, when to go for it, etc. He’s a lot of fun to listen to when he gets into the big-picture stuff. He was careful not to get into anything specific regarding Kovalchuk. But reading between the lines, I think what you are saying is exactly what he’s debating internally: are the Kings ready for this kind of impact move, with no guarantee that Kovalchuk will stay past July 1?
When reached him again Monday night, Lombardi said “yes” when I asked him if he had decided his team was ready for a noteworthy addition ahead of March 3. That doesn’t mean it’ll be Kovalchuk, but it means the Kings believe they are ready to add. He has the cap room and a blessing from ownership.
many more questions and answers from Pierre…
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nope…just mentioning that a noteworthy player leaves a lot of wiggle room. It’s the grammar nerd living inside of me
Posted by bsalamon on 01/26/10 at 09:52 PM ET
People will disagree with this assessment but I believe Hemsky can be had and ready to play by March or April. There would be no better addition to a team in need of a playmaker. Something decent would have to come back in the trade of course (top 6 forward (not kopitar) and a pick). Don’t think Edmonton would do it? You’re wrong.
Otherwise people are going to be giving Connolly and 50% of the Panthers roster a look.
Posted by stoneman from vegas on 01/26/10 at 10:47 PM ET
Did I forget the ‘e’ in note Wade?
Posted by Paul from Motown Area
Ouch, Wade. The truth hurts. 
Posted by Baroque from Michigan on 01/27/10 at 05:41 AM ET
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Posted by bsalamon on 01/26/10 at 07:38 PM ET