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STILL WAITING: LA Kings’ PASS, perhaps wisely so, on big trades for young defenseman. What's left?
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- Jun 24, 2026
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Summary
The Los Angeles Kings have yet to make a trade or signing this offseason while other teams have been active. Eddie Garcia spotlights high-stakes moves involving defensemen like Bowen Byram and Simone Nemec breaking down whether their hefty price tags would have made sense for LA’s blue line. Goaltending also takes center stage as teams like the Florida Panthers, Edmonton Oilers, and Buffalo Sabres emerge as potential landing spots for Darcy Kuemper. With potential offer sheets to restricted free agents could the Kings face the risk of losing Brant Clarke? Eddie Garcia debates if LA should consider similar bold tactics amid a thin free agent crop. The episode wraps with rapid-fire updates on Pacific Division activity—including the San Jose Sharks’ trade spree.