Enjoy a free replay of this week’s Mayor’s Minutes on NHL Network Radio, where John Hoven joined host Jim ‘Boomer’ Gordon to discuss all the latest topics surrounding the LA Kings — sharing key notes on Kopitar’s new contract, plans for Dubois, the Talbot-Copley tandem in net, where Byfield will play, how Clarke will be used, and which prospect has the best shot at making the Opening Night roster.
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I would expect to see Clarke and Roy swapped on D for a few stretches this upcoming season to see if he can handle top 4 minutes. Roy on the 3rd pair gives the team better balance on defense from an experience perspective. If Clarke can handle the minutes and does well, then I would expect Spence to take the 3RD spot for the 24-25 season and that increases the chance of Roy not coming back after this season.
Kopitar makes 7 mil
Dubois plays center
Byfield will play in Los Angeles unlike Clarke initially.