The Los Angeles Kings stand eight points out of a wildcard spot in the Western Conference. Furthermore, with six teams to jump in the standings, the Kings are sellers this trade deadline.
Rob Blake deals from a position of modest strength this trade deadline. Some feel Los Angeles can get younger and alleviate their cap issues.
Los Angeles sees themselves as unabashed sellers. The Kings traded Jake Muzzin for a solid return already and made a minor trade on Monday.
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At some point, the general manager faces the specter of the salary cap.