Saturday, July 02, 2011

Los Angeles Kings sign Simon Gagne

Los Angeles Kings signed Simon Gagne to a two year deal worth $7 million. $3.5 million per year cap hit.

One of the best free agent signings over the past two days. Gagne will re-unite with Mike Richards on the Kings probable second line. While, injuries are a concern with Gagne, he was still a point per game player down the stretch for the Lightning.

It might take Gagne a while to get adjusted to the Kings, but after that time he'll be producing at a point per game pace. Provided no serious injury such as a concussion.

While, the Kings have improved this off-season, I don't see them finishing any higher then five in the Western Conference. They still lack offense talent at the forward position and Terry Murray's coaching style doesn't work for the playoffs. San Jose, Detroit, Chicago and Vancouver have much better depth, St Louis is another team to keep a eye on.

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