The Los Angeles Kings. Stanley Cup Champions, 13th-youngest roster in the NHL (26.89 average age) and 11th-highest payroll in the NHL.
Pretty good numbers, right? Nothing to fear here! The team has a number of young players and key stars signed to long-term deals, and the entire roster is back from last year's Stanley Cup-winning squad.
But as we all know in the world of the NHL, it isn't about being a one-and-done. It's about the long-term success. It's about the future. It's about being a dynasty.
Dean Lombardi has taken steps in signing core players to very long-term, and lucrative deals. However, is this a good thing? Is this how dynasties are built? Are these wise decisions?
Well, first of all, let's talk about just what contracts the Kings have taken or signed players to that are almost alarmingly long. (via CapGeek.com)
Mike Richards: Eight years remaining, $5.75 Mil cap hit, 27 years old
Jonathan Quick: 10 years remaining, $5.8 Mil cap hit, 26 years old
Jeff Carter: 10 years remaining, $5.272 Mil cap hit, 27 years old
Drew Doughty: Seven years remaining, $7 Mil cap hit, 22 years old ...
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LA Kings: Will the Big Contracts They Have in Place Hurt Them in the Long Run?
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