NHL Trade Scenarios: 6 Potential Deals That Make Sense for the Los Angeles Kings

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LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 25: Dustin Brown #23 of the Los Angeles Kings controls the puck against the San Jose Sharks in the second period of game six of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2011 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Staples Center on Apr

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The next NHL season is still a couple months away but that leaves writers like me with plenty of time to come of with speculations and predictions.

Dean Lombardi and the rest of the Los Angeles Kings have been really busy this off-season. The team acquired all-star Mike Richards and signed another former Flyer, Simon Gagne.

That being said, there is always room for improvement. You can bet that Dean Lombardi would love to add a top end right winger to take some of the burden off Justin Williams and Dustin Brown. While those two guys are talented, they can't be expected to carry the entire team.

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Los Angeles Kings and Edmonton Oilers

ST. LOUIS, MO - FEBRUARY 4: Ales Hemsky #83 of the Edmonton Oilers shoots the puck against the St. Louis Blues at the Scottrade Center on February 4, 2011 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

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To Edmonton:

Viatcheslav Voynov
Kyle Clifford

To Los Angeles:

Ales Hemsky

When I wrote an article about Ales Hemsky coming to the Kings, an Oiler fan messaged me saying that the Kings should offer Voynov and Clifford for Hemsky.

After thinking about it, I realized that this deal really made sense for the Kings. Hemsky's name has been linked to the Kings for a long time and he really could be a good fit.

Looking at the Kings' defense, does Voynov really fit in? I don't think so. To me, Clifford is a bigger loss.

Los Angeles Kings and New Jersey Devils

NEWARK, NJ - APRIL 02: Zach Parise #9 of the New Jersey Devils skates during an NHL hockey game against the Montreal Canadians at the Prudential Center on April 2, 2011 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Paul Bereswill/Getty Images)

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To New Jersey:

Jonathan Bernier
Viatcheslav Voynov
2012 1st Round Draft Pick

To Los Angeles:

Zach Parise

Okay, I'll admit that I had trouble coming up with a package that would be fair compensation for an all-star like Parise. That being said, the Devils could find themselves in a situation where they are forced to deal Parise.

You can bet that the Devils will want to deal Parise to the West. Why not Los Angeles?

The Devils are going to need a goaltender once Martin Brodeur retires and Jon Bernier could be that guy. With Quick in Los Angeles, there really isn't any room for Bernier to be a number one guy.

Los Angeles Kings and Toronto Maple Leafs

NEWARK, NJ - APRIL 06: Nazem Kadri #43 of the Toronto Maple Leafs skates against the New Jersey Devils at the Prudential Center on April 6, 2011 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

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To Toronto:

Dustin Brown
Kyle Clifford

To Los Angeles:

Colby Armstrong
Cody Franson

I'm going a little bit off the board with this one. Everyone knows that the Toronto Maple Leafs, and more specifically Brian Burke, are in love with Dustin Brown. He was an American Olympian and plays the kind of game Burke loves.

Armstrong is a good player who can score if he's in the right situation. I really like the game he plays. Cody Franson is underrated and could really help the Kings blue line as Matt Greene, Willie Mitchell and Rob Scuderi all age.

Los Angeles Kings and Washington Capitals

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 29: Dwayne Roloson #35 of the Tampa Bay Lightning make a save after Alexander Semin #28 of the Washington Capitals hits the post during Game One of the Eastern Conference Semifinal during the 2011 NHL Stanley Cup Finals at the Ver

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To Washington:

Viatcheslav Voynov
Justin Williams
2012 2nd Round Draft Pick

To Los Angeles:

Alexander Semin
2012 2nd Round Draft Pick

This probably isn't fair value for the Washington Capitals but in reality they might face a situation in which they have to trade Alex Semin.

Can they really have three of the highest paid players in the league on their team in Backstrom, Ovechkin and Semin? I don't think so.

Semin is another name that has been floating around the rumor mill over the years and he could find himself in Los Angeles if everything falls into place.

Los Angeles Kings and St. Louis Blues

ST. LOUIS, MO - APRIL 5: David Backes #42 of the St. Louis Blues takes a shot on goal against the Colorado Avalanche at the Scottrade Center on April 5, 2011 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

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To St. Louis:

Justin Williams
2012 2nd Round Draft Pick
2013 2nd Round Draft Pick

To Los Angeles:

David Backes

The sole purpose of this deal would be to bulk up on the right wing. There is no doubt that Backes could do wonders for the Kings. He is a great player.

The Kings would have to give up a lot to get him. If I were doing this deal, I would ensure that these assets were future assets and not present ones. This deal would put the Kings in a position to win right now.

Los Angeles Kings and Tampa Bay Lightning

TAMPA, FL - MAY 25: Martin St. Louis #26 celebrates his second period goal with Steven Stamkos #91 of the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game Six of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Boston Bruins during the 2011 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at St Pete Times

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To Tampa Bay:

Drew Doughty
Dustin Brown

To Los Angeles:

Steven Stamkos
Eric Brewer

Don't shoot me! As a Kings fan, I would NEVER want this deal to go down. The Kings can't afford to lose Doughty.

The reason I bring this up is that there is a chance that neither Stamkos nor Doughty will agree to terms with his current club. In that case, there is a high chance that a trade would occur.

Please Dean, sign Doughty!

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