Three realistic replacements have just emerged for the LA Kings with Kevin Fiala out until next season

Unfortunately, the 29-year-old forward suffered a brutal leg fracture in Milan, leaving the Kings with a massive chunk missing from their top-six production.

However, you simply don't replace a $7.875 million star overnight, but Holland has the cap space and the draft capital to swing big. Especially, with these three specific names floating on the trade market right now.

Firstly, the Kings could look at Nazem Kadri as the undisputed veteran fix. The Calgary center carries a heavy cap hit, but he completely earns his paycheck by winning over 52% of his dirty faceoffs.

But if the Kings want pure shooting speed instead. They could look at forward Owen Tippett of the Philadelphia Flyers, a winger who is locked in at $6.2 million after securing a massive extension in 2024. However, he completely terrifies goalies off the rush and this could be something the Kings need.

And then there is the absolute bargain option out of Toronto.

Bobby McMann is quietly generating massive interest because he brings reliable secondary scoring without gutting your prospect pool.

The pressure is completely suffocating the front office right now.

Will the Kings empty the prospect pool for Kadri, or take a calculated gamble on a cheaper option?

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