You have to know that is horrid for Utah.....and probably NMC Marner

Why would we want marner 2.0 the guy needs to be traded for Durzi, we aren’t trading the 24 first

Why would the Kings trade a top-6 forward for two lesser players and a future when they believe that their window is about to open?

I don't disagree that the trade makes no sense for the Kings but if they think their window is opening theres a big issue lol. They have some serious question marks and unless something drastically changes, they will be fighting just to make the playoffs next year.

Among other things, we expect Byfield to improve on his breakout year and DuBois improve on his cesspool year next season. Then there is the maturation of LaFerriere, Turcotte and Spence . . . much of next season depends upon who will be in goal. The Kings were comfortably clear of Calgary and Seattle this year so the question will be whether two of St. Louis, Minnesota and dark-horse Utahzona will finish ahead of them.

I would also expect an improvement from Byfield and would expect some level of improvement from LaFerriere, Turcotte and Spence, however, not to a meaningful enough level where it completely changes the construct of the team. As for Dubois, sure he might be better, but to expect anything more than serviceable would be wishful thinking given his history.

Goaltending is a serious issue as you noted which again will be more wishful thinking than anything barring a trade or signing. Plus I think Seattle is going to make some changes this offseason and I wouldn't be surprised if they shoot back up to contend for a wild-card at minimum with the likes of St. Louis or Minnesota.

Regardless, I fear as though they are going to be stuck with being a maybe solid regular season team that just won't be able to compete with the contenders that are in the top of the west like the Avs, Knights, Stars or Oilers.