Early look at 5 players the LA Kings could trade at trade deadline

Tanner Jeannot

The next player is one who hasn't even taken the ice yet for the Los Angeles Kings as they traded for him this offseason. The Kings worked out a deal for Tanner Jeannot with the Tampa Bay Lightning for two picks, including a 2025 second-round pick.

This is the second time in two years that Jeannot has been traded as the Nashville Predators traded him during the 2022-23 season to the Lightning. Jeannot struggled during his time with the Lightning with only eight goals in 75 games.

The Kings are hoping that he can look more like the player that he did during the 2021-22 season when he had 24 goals but Jeannot is entering the final year of his contract. If he does bounce back, he should have plenty of interest in free agency and once again it is a question if they match.

If they don't believe it is likely to get an extension done, it would make sense for them to try and recoup at least a second-round pick in the 2025 NHL Draft. In terms of Jeannot, it is important to note that he does a no-trade clause that includes 16 teams so trade discussions might be a little more difficult.