Trade deadline talk

It’s a little surprising that there hasn’t been a move yet today. Here’s my list of players in the organization most likely and least likely to be traded by tomorrow’s noon deadline.

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MOST LIKELY TO BE TRADED
1. Scott Thornton
Playoff contenders will have interest in a physical, veteran forward that can be had cheap.
2. Rob Blake
The 38-year-old can still play defense at a high level, especially when motivated. He did a good job grooming Jack Johnson, but hes worth more to the Kings now in trade value than what he can do on the ice. Hes ready to return from his fractured leg, and the injury shouldnt stop him from being traded.
3. Brad Stuart
Solid defenseman who can help a playoff team. Hes an unrestricted free agent after the season, and theres no indication the Kings would be able to re-sign him.
4. Michael Cammalleri
The Kings have depth at forward, not only at the NHL level but in the minors. What they need is a young defenseman with size. If theyre going to move one of their top forwards, it will be Cammalleri, who showed in his arbitration demands last offseason what sort of money he will be asking for in a year.
5. Kyle Calder
Solid player underneath but not part of the Kings future.
6. Tom Preissing
In the first year of a four-year contract. He could stay but the Kings wouldnt mind dealing him if teams are asking.
7. Ladislav Nagy
The Kings would love to move Nagy, but will there be any takers for an inconsistent player with a neck injury?
8. Jonathan Quick
Theres a surplus of goalies in the system, so it wouldnt be a surprise to see one included in a deal. Quick seems the most likely because he has some value as a prospect but could get lost in the group.
9. Kevin Dallman
Perhaps the Kings could get a late-round pick for him.
10. A Manchester forward
Theres a lot of depth in this area to be included in a package deal. An underperforming but high-level prospect like Trevor Lewis, Marc-Andre Cliche or Lauri Tukonen could be expendable.

LEAST LIKELY TO BE TRADED
1. Anze Kopitar
Teams lone all-star is the present and future of the franchise.
2. Jack Johnson
The 20-year-old rookie is the only defenseman currently on the Kings that is untouchable.
3. Jonathan Bernier
Lombardi always harps on the fact the team has never had a great home-grown goalie. He wont trade Bernier before giving him that chance.
4. Dustin Brown
Just signed to a six-year contract extension at a reasonable price. The Kings have other forwards that can score but none that can be as physical as him.
5. Thomas Hickey
Defense is an area the Kings need to improve. They arent going to trade away their best defensive prospect.
6. Patrick OSullivan
Has emerged as one of the teams top playmakers. He is a restricted free-agent after the season but you have to figure Lombardi will lock up his best acquisition as the Kings general manager.
7. Raitis Ivanans
Fills a role as the only enforcer-type on the team, plus he recently signed to a two-year contract extension.
8. Dan Cloutier
No team is going to take on his $3.1 million salary for next season.
9. Oscar Moller
The third of the Kings top junior-level prospects isnt going anywhere either.
10. Alexander Frolov
Injuries and inconsistency can be concerning, but his talent, size and ability with the puck are undeniable. He has three years left on a five-year contract.

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