LA Kings GM reveals one specific player he is trying to trade before the deadline
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Ken Holland just landed the Breadman, but the Kings aren't done clearing the deck before the trade deadline.
The blockbuster deal for Artemi Panarin sent shockwaves from Manhattan to Los Angeles this week.
But you don't bring in a mega-star like that without making some ruthless cuts elsewhere in the room.
Warren Foegele is the first name on the chopping block and the trade rumors are getting loud.
He was drafted in the 3rd round, 67th overall by Carolina in 2014, yet he plays like he's lost his compass.
He has only buried 6 goals and 2 assists in 43 games this season, which is a massive fall from his 46-point breakout.
Holland is hunting for a center to save the playoff dream
Insiders like Elliotte Friedman say the Kings are desperate for a right-handed center to fix their depth issues immediately.
They even tried to pry Vincent Trocheck away from the Rangers in the Panarin deal, but the money just didn't work out.
That leaves Foegele as the primary trade bait for a GM who is clearly in a 'win now' frenzy.
Foegele is a 205-pound mountain who should be crushing opponents, but he has been invisible in the dirty areas.
With a $3.5 million cap hit, he is an expensive passenger who needs to earn his paycheck or find a new home.
He has spent the last few games rotting in the press box as a healthy scratch with an ugly -5 rating.
Holland even mentioned Foegele on TNT as someone who needs to be moved to balance the books after the Panarin trade.
So, do not be surprised if Holland flips him for a depth center before the boys head to Italy for the Olympics.
The Kings are done playing nice and they're ready to move anyone who isn't helping them hunt for a Cup.
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FEVRIER 6|235 ANSWERS LA Kings GM reveals one specific player he is trying to trade before the deadline Should the Kings trade Warren Foegele for a veteran center? | ||
| Yes | 165 | 70.2 % |
| No | 70 | 29.8 % |
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