Now, inside sources suggest that a clear frontrunner has emerged to acquire him.
Los Angeles Kings, an organization in a unique situation, find themselves in the spotlight. They're on the cusp of a new era led by their young talents, even as they see the reign of stalwarts like Anze Kopitar and Drew Doughty coming to a close.
This particular situation sets them up as an obvious buyer in the off-season, and bringing on a Vezina Trophy winner like Hellebuyck would considerably enhance their competitive standing.
This perspective is shared by Frank Seravalli, who opined:
Given this, and with Pierre Luc-Dubois, Hellebuyck's teammate, also linked with the Kings, it appears that the LA Kings and Winnipeg may frequently feature in trade discussions this summer.
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12 JUIN | 103 ANSWERS Seravalli Links Connor Hellebuyck to a Western Conference Rival Do you think the Kings will be contenders with Hellebuyck? | ||
Yes | 60 | 58.3 % |
No | 43 | 41.7 % |
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