Up against the salary cap like most of the league, the Kings will likely be compelled to make a trade and pay dearly for a netminder
Three roster forwards have already been sent away and a fourth may be on the chopping block to facilitate the acquisition of a goalie and, potentially, an economically priced replacement for the outgoing player, likely a forward.
On the positive side, any pain will be transitory. Next summer, the cap is widely projected to experience its first significant increase since 2019 and the only King in line for a noteworthy raise may be defenseman Matt Roy. Meanwhile, team captain Anze Kopitar is due for a new contract, and seems likely to sign for less than his current $10 million annual average value, offering further flexibility.
While Kopitar’s future with the Kings appeared to be in no jeopardy, Phillip Danault seemed destined for a return to a familiar role from two prior stops in his career: third-line center. When asked about Dubois’ position, Blake was unequivocal.
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