Eklund: Huge Rumor: Connor McDavid to LA (e3). Been building a while now.

Oh, you're going to catch hell for this one, Ek! Lol Thanks for sharing the rumor for what it is....just going to sit back and watch heads explode.

I could actually see it. His wife seems to love the spotlight, I could totally see her convincing him to go to LA.

I actually think it could be an incredibly smart move for Edmonton. Get an enormous haul and build the team around Drai and Bouchard.

If they got back Byfield and a few firsts, they probably wouldn't even take that huge of a step back. They'd have cap space for free agency and those firsts to trade for players that can help now.

Considering that Edmonton could not win the cup again this year, some might think its time for a change. Moving him anywhere for some valuable assets that can give the Oilers more depth like Florida had could be the right move. In the meantime, the Kings can land a superstar and build on what they have. If they really are losing Kopitar, then they will need something to fill that void.

I don't think its that crazy that this could happen, but the Kings might not be the only team that could land him.

The only way Edmonton is trading him anywhere is if he’s explicitly told them he is categorically not re-signing period full stop. If that’s the case (which I doubt now that Draisitl has signed), it would be organizational malpractice not to (tho organizational malpractice is kind of the Oilers MO…). I just don’t know what the Kings have that they could trade that would add up to a McDavid.

I would love to see it happen solely for the Oiler tears tho.

If I’m the oil I do this trade like yesterday…

McJesus to LA

To Oil -
Byfield / Kempe / Anderson & Clarke - / Portillo
26 1st -

wasnt there another guy that went from edmonton to la?
this is retarded

The only way Edmonton is trading him anywhere is if he’s explicitly told them he is categorically not re-signing period full stop. If that’s the case (which I doubt now that Draisitl has signed), it would be organizational malpractice not to (tho organizational malpractice is kind of the Oilers MO…). I just don’t know what the Kings have that they could trade that would add up to a McDavid.

I would love to see it happen solely for the Oiler tears tho.
- freedomgundam

The Kings have the assets to make the trade. Byfield, Clarke, Greentree, firsts in the next 3 drafts. Nothing is ever worth McDavid, but they've got the pieces to make it worth a look in this bizzaro world.

Agree LA has the assets, but this talk by just about everybody that NOTHING is worth McDavid is nonsense. We don't expect Edmonton to win with him, ok. But he was largely ineffective against Florida this second time facing them. Last year's Conn Smythe is typical NHL marketing. Why? Draisaitl had 33 points in this year's playoff, but he didn't get a Conn Smythe. A better case can be made for Bobrovsky. His contribution was critical in both cup series. Facing that power play 2 years in a row and coming away with 2 cups? How is the goaltender not recognized ? Just proves the league is too focused on position players. Is nearly impossible for a goalie to get a Conn Smythe any more.
What adds up to McDavid? A team. Players who come together to form a team, implement a system on the ice. Puck support, on both offense and defense, balanced scoring and clutch goaltending. I'll take it any day over super stars who cry in the last few minutes about pentality calls.

wasnt there another guy that went from edmonton to la?
this is retarded
- Brandon

History can and does repeat itself !

Agree LA has the assets, but this talk by just about everybody that NOTHING is worth McDavid is nonsense. We don't expect Edmonton to win with him, ok. But he was largely ineffective against Florida this second time facing them. Last year's Conn Smythe is typical NHL marketing. Why? Draisaitl had 33 points in this year's playoff, but he didn't get a Conn Smythe. A better case can be made for Bobrovsky. His contribution was critical in both cup series. Facing that power play 2 years in a row and coming away with 2 cups? How is the goaltender not recognized ? Just proves the league is too focused on position players. Is nearly impossible for a goalie to get a Conn Smythe any more.
What adds up to McDavid? A team. Players who come together to form a team, implement a system on the ice. Puck support, on both offense and defense, balanced scoring and clutch goaltending. I'll take it any day over super stars who cry in the last few minutes about pentality calls.

None of those players care about the Conn Smythe. That's just fan and pundit fodder. The players on Fla got the trophy they wanted, the Stanley Cup. Yeah, there's probably a nice bonus included for the Conn Smythe, but no one cares if they don't win it.

I would call this ridiculous, but a massive overreaction from Edmonton to losing to a ridiculously great team is exactly what I expect to happen.

Keep the popcorn ready..

None of those players care about the Conn Smythe. That's just fan and pundit fodder. The players on Fla got the trophy they wanted, the Stanley Cup. Yeah, there's probably a nice bonus included for the Conn Smythe, but no one cares if they don't win it.
- rebaker501

Tell that to Sam Bennett's agent...

Elite players typically have their best years in the age 25 to 28 window (peak performance). McDavid is a great player with multiple good years left in his career. Entirely possible that LA/Edmonton do a swap and LA still loses to Edmonton in the first round.

Despite the LA hope, multiple teams (eg., Anaheim, Dallas, Chicago and San Jose) have great depth and could push the bidding to extremes. But I think there is one team capable of putting together a package that would outshine everyone else...Montreal.

Tell that to Sam Bennett's agent...
- AdamFrench

Sam Bennett is an effective proxy for the entire Panther roster. They play a playoff hardened defensive style that gives them modest regular season results. They finished 1 point ahead of the Sens.

Other teams are beginning to adopt the Florida roster pattern. Great goaltending, big physical Dmen who can control the area in front of the net and forwards who play responsible, physical hockey. Sam Bennett will get lots of calls. So, for example, if you are Dallas how attractive does Bennett look compared to a resign of Duchenes? Crazy for people to think that Bennet will not get lots of interest from highly attractive teams.

If I’m the oil I do this trade like yesterday…

McJesus to LA

To Oil -
Byfield / Kempe / Anderson & Clarke - / Portillo
26 1st -
- dozerD10

Not getting both d men. I’d say laferriere goes not Kempe

Thats all well and good that other teams could get in to the fray but let’s not forget Connor decides where he goes in this scenario. If he wants to go to LA only then the price tag can’t be as high as Edmonton would hope.

Either way what a 1st round flip that would be!!

I could actually see it. His wife seems to love the spotlight, I could totally see her convincing him to go to LA.

I actually think it could be an incredibly smart move for Edmonton. Get an enormous haul and build the team around Drai and Bouchard.

If they got back Byfield and a few firsts, they probably wouldn't even take that huge of a step back. They'd have cap space for free agency and those firsts to trade for players that can help now.
- MacPatty

That would be hilarious considering that was a reason people said Gretzky went to LA.

If I’m the oil I do this trade like yesterday…

McJesus to LA

To Oil -
Byfield / Kempe / Anderson & Clarke - / Portillo
26 1st -
- dozerD10

Only problem, Kings would never do that trade.

I could actually see it. His wife seems to love the spotlight, I could totally see her convincing him to go to LA.

I actually think it could be an incredibly smart move for Edmonton. Get an enormous haul and build the team around Drai and Bouchard.

If they got back Byfield and a few firsts, they probably wouldn't even take that huge of a step back. They'd have cap space for free agency and those firsts to trade for players that can help now.
- MacPatty

Kings absolutely have one of if not the best chance to land McDavid in a trade. They have all their 1sts. Byfield. Laferriere. Clarke. Goalies. And prospects to add (pinelli. Greentree. Ziemmer.)

I guess if you’re into highlights and not results it would makes sense for LA. Trading a huge package for a guy that plays 40% of every shift, and that’s if someone gets him the puck is pretty risky for LA in my opinion. Mcdavid would be better suited for Arizona or Seattle. Help grow the game with some sick highlights and some place no one is really expecting to win.

I guess if you’re into highlights and not results it would makes sense for LA. Trading a huge package for a guy that plays 40% of every shift, and that’s if someone gets him the puck is pretty risky for LA in my opinion. Mcdavid would be better suited for Arizona or Seattle. Help grow the game with some sick highlights and some place no one is really expecting to win.
- Grinder47

Why the hell would McDavid want to go to Utah or Seattle?
He wants to win a Cup - not start over.

Why the hell would McDavid want to go to Utah or Seattle?
He wants to win a Cup - not start over.
- Nasty_Duck

Because you can’t ask the guys on a team you’re supposed to be leading to play 100% of every shift, all 3 zones if you’re not willing to do it yourself. No not Utah, Arizona. He could get some beer leaguers and put on a show where he scores highlight reel goals and coasts back to the D zone.

You’re the best hockey player in the world and can play anywhere you want and you would choose LA? Granted it’s got much better weather than EDM but who would want to live in that cesspool of lunacy? So many better destinations

If McDavid does the same thing to the Oilers that Gretzky did then damn, that’s just flat out cruelty.