LA Kings: Three LHD to consider signing to an offer sheet

Aside from Mikhail Sergachev, the LA Kings should consider signing these three left-handed defensemen to an offer sheet.

Although offer sheets are rarely used anymore, the LA Kings are in a favorable position with a surplus of draft picks and in good standing financially. Last week, I wrote about Mikhail Sergachev being the preferred target in an offer sheet scenario. The 22-year-old’s play both in the regular season and the Stanley Cup Playoffs was nothing short of outstanding.

The NHL set the offer sheet compensation in early September and is as follows:

• $0 – $1,439,820 AAV: No Compensation
• $1,439,821 – $2,181,545 AAV: 1 Third Round Pick
• $2,181,546 – $4,363,095 AAV: 1 Second Round Pick
• $4,363,096 – $6,544,640 AAV: 1 First Round Pick, 1 Third Round Pick
• $6,544,641 – $8,726,188 AAV: 1 First Round Pick, 1 Second Round Pick, 1 Third Round Pick
• $8,726,189 – $10,907,735: 2 First Round Picks, 1 Second Round Pick, 1 Third Round Pick
• $10,907,736+ AAV: 4 First Round Picks

Prior to the 2020-2021 campaign commences, the LA Kings are expected to add a left-handed defenseman either via free agency or acquired in a trade. And it would seem that targeting a younger defenseman is the preferred option, so that player can continue to develop and be with the Kings’ organization for the foreseeable future.

But another avenue that should be explored further is looking at other players to sign an offer sheet. Aside from Sergachev, there are several promising options available that the Kings’ front office should consider. Let’s look at three players.