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NHL Rumors: Grading Hayes and Blackwood trades, Karlsson suitors, PLD stays in LA

By Scott Rogust

Apr 25, 2021; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Flyers center Kevin Hayes (13) scores a goal on New Jersey Devils goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood (29) during the shootout period at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 25, 2021; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Flyers center Kevin Hayes (13) scores a goal on New Jersey Devils goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood (29) during the shootout period at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports /
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Pierre-Luc Dubois, Kings, Jets
Apr 18, 2023; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Winnipeg Jets left wing Pierre-Luc Dubois (80) awaits a face off against the Vegas Golden Knights during the second period of game one of the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports /

NHL rumors: Pierre-Luc Dubois has a new home in Los Angeles

The 2023 NHL free agency class is, well, not deep. When it comes to forwards, the biggest names available are Ryan O’Reilly, Ivan Barbashev, Vladimir Tarasenko, and Tyler Bertuzzi. Outside of those players, there is a real drop-off in talent. With that, the trade market would be the best way for teams to find a legitimate answer in a position of need.

For the Los Angeles Kings, they decided to add a former top-five draft pick to their forward group.

The Winnipeg Jets are a team that will look entirely different entering the 2023-24 season after the team’s latest season in which they underperformed in the playoffs. One name that was given to not be on the roster is Pierre-Luc Dubois, the 2016 No. 3 overall pick that the Jets acquired in a trade from the Columbus Blue Jackets after dealing the No. 2 pick in that draft in Patrik Laine. Dubois wanted off the team, as he was set to become a restricted free agent.

On Tuesday, the Jets traded Dubois to the Kings in a blockbuster trade that saw forwards Gabriel Vilardi, Alex Iafallo, and Rasmus Kupari, and a 2024 second-round pick being sent to Winnipeg. And the Kings wasted no time in making sure that Dubois would be with them long-term.

According to various reports, the Kings and Dubois agreed to terms on an eight-year contract with an annual average salary of $8.5 million. So, Dubois will be making a total of $68 million.

This past season, Dubois scored 27 goals and dished out 36 assists (63 points) in 73 games played.

Los Angeles is on the rise, and they now get a top scorer on the wing.

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