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WHAT IF: Rethinking moves that saw Gabe Vilardi, Pierre Luc Dubois and Jordan Spence leave the Kings
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- Aug 12, 2026
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Summary
We are taking “what ifs” as we look back on ex-LA Kings players like Gabe Vilardi, Matt Roy,and Jordan Spence playing for other NHL teams. "What if" the Kings didn't let defensemen like Vladislav Gavrikov and Sean Walker walk for nothing? Eddie Garcia explores which ex-Kings the franchise misses most—spotlighting how the Pierre-Luc Dubois trade still looms large and how recent blue line departures are haunting LA’s defensive depth. From veterans like Victor Arvidsson and Brayden Schenn to former prospects like Brock Faber turning into top-pair defensemen, Garcia breaks down every key roster move. The analysis weighs contract decisions, injury concerns and missed opportunities. How have these past decisions reshape the Kings long-term trajectory?