Revisiting Pierre-Luc Dubois' Trade History
Also, why the Kings should target Oliver Bjorstrand.
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Revisiting Blue Jackets and Jets’ Dubois for Laine Trade
June 24, 2024 by Michael Ostrower
On Jan. 23, 2021, the Columbus Blue Jackets sent Pierre-Luc Dubois and a third-round pick to the Winnipeg Jets for Patrick Laine and Jack Roslovic. This blockbuster saw two rising stars swap teams in a deal that shocked the NHL world. Each of the three players involved had requested trades, but the deal was still monumental. Now with Dubois on his fourth NHL team and Laine expected to be traded to his third this offseason, let’s revisit the blockbuster.
Kings Extend Alex Turcotte to 3-Year Contract
June 22, 2024 by Michael Ostrower
The Los Angeles Kings announced they have extended Alex Turcotte to a three-year contract carrying an average annual value of $775,000. Turcotte, a center, was selected fifth overall by the Kings in the 2019 NHL Draft. The 23-year-old had one goal and four points in 20 NHL games this season, along with 10 goals and 29 points in 35 games with the Ontario Reign of the American Hockey League (AHL).
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Kings Should Trade For Kraken’s Oliver Bjorkstrand
June 24, 2024 by Michael Ostrower
The Los Angeles Kings were eliminated in Round 1 of the 2024 Playoffs by the Edmonton Oilers, and changes are needed. After promoting interim head coach Jim Hiller to permanent head coach, the team echoed a need for improvement in the forward core, specifically regarding goal-scoring from around the net. This desire for change began with the departure of Pierre-Luc Dubois and is unlikely to end there. With options cut out for the Kings, could they go after Seattle Kraken forward Oliver Bjorkstrand?
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