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The Los Angeles Kings enter the 2020 free agency period with a surprising amount of cap space and a team in transition. The addition of Quinton Byfield and a few years of heavy draft work and the Kings are finally getting a leg up on rebuilding the team to its former glory.
With five more contract spots available and four roster spots, the Kings may wait to see how the youth fare when training camps begin at some point in December. But it might not hurt to shore up a veteran or two on a short-term deal, either.
Here’s every move Rob Blake makes during free agency:
October 4, 2020
TRADE
To Los Angeles Kings: Olli Maatta (D), 18.4 percent salary retained by Chicago
To Chicago Blackhawks: Brad Morrison (F)
October 5, 2020
SIGNING
- Matt Luf (F), 1 year at $700,000
- Michael Eyssimont (F), 1 year at $700,000
October 7, 2020
TRADE
To Los Angeles Kings: Lias Andersson (F)
To New York Rangers: 2020 second round pick (60 overall, via Vegas Golden Knights — Will Cuylle)
October 10, 2020
SIGNING
- Mark Alt (D), 1 year at $700,000
- Troy Grosenick (G), 1 year at $700,000
October 12, 2020
SIGNING
- Austin Strand (D), 1 year at $735,000
October 15, 2020
SIGNING
- Bokondji Imama (F), 1 year at $735,000
October 16, 2020
SIGNING
- Quinton Byfield (F), 3 years at $925,000