What will the Kings do with Matt Roy and Viktor Arvidsson, who are both set to test the open market this summer?
After the Los Angeles Kings were eliminated from the 2024 playoffs by the Edmonton Oilers for the third straight season, they have some big decisions to make this offseason.
Two players who are set to test the open market are Matt Roy and Viktor Arvidsson; both have played an important role with the team over their time with the organization.
It may be more likely that the team tries to keep Arvidsson. He is part of the leadership core and a well-liked team player.
This would be a good sign for the morale of the team. The only catch would be what the deal would be.
GM Rob Blake will likely approach Arvidsson and offer him a short-term contract with a team-friendly contract to save cap space and keep a player of his calibre on the team.
As for Roy, he will likely end up testing the market and potentially finding himself a new home.
It would depend on how much he wants, but with the Kings' current salary cap situation, it will be tough to keep him long-term, or even short-term, depending on the AAV.
Blake has a lot of tough choices this summer. His main target is goaltending, but before that, he needs to examine the cap situation and see how he can save money.
To improve the team, players like Roy and Arvidsson are two examples of players who might be cap casualties.