The Kings are tied for the division lead at the All-Star break, but they could use help on defense and between the pipes.
The NHL trade deadline lies one month away, and a cascade of arrivals and departures seem certain to follow ahead of the March 3 cutoff date for asset swaps.
This season, neither goalie has been adequate, let alone inspired confidence for a deep run. With Petersen in the minors, Quick on the bench and nearly $11 million in cap space tied up between them, Pheonix Copley, 30, came up from the minors and has performed well. The Kings will have to decide if they are willing to back the current carousel or add another option to the mix – and soon.
Teams trading players can also retain up to 50% of their salary, and even involve additional teams who can also retain salary or add assets to facilitate deals. Still, the cost of such creativity is often high, and Blake has been very cautious when mobilizing assets.Quick has been a franchise icon and would be in line for a significant pay reduction next season. Petersen has toiled in the minors with improved but still largely unremarkable numbers.
Most likely, the Kings would look to move futures for the right piece in return, with Blake potentially less reserved given the team’s improved position in the standings.One of the NHL’s top goal-scorers this season, center Bo Horvat, was already dealt to the New York Islanders this week, but even he has an outside chance of returning to the trading block if the Isles fail to sign him to an extension and slip off the postseason bubble.
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