NHL RumorsNHL RumorsNHL Rumors
  • Rumors
  • NHL Trades
    • 2024-25 NHL Trade Tracker
    • Trade Articles
    • 2023-24 NHL Trade Tracker
  • Video
  • Teams
    • Atlantic Division
      • Boston Bruins
      • Buffalo Sabres
      • Detroit Red Wings
      • Florida Panthers
      • Ottawa Senators
      • Montreal Canadiens
      • Tampa Bay Lightning
      • Toronto Maple Leafs
    • Metropolitan Division
      • Carolina Hurricanes
      • Columbus Blue Jackets
      • New Jersey Devils
      • New York Islanders
      • New York Rangers
      • Philadelphia Flyers
      • Pittsburgh Penguins
      • Washington Capitals
    • Central Division
      • Chicago Blackhawks
      • Colorado Avalanche
      • Dallas Stars
      • Minnesota Wild
      • Nashville Predators
      • St. Louis Blues
      • Utah Mammoth
      • Winnipeg Jets
    • Pacific Division
      • Anaheim Ducks
      • Calgary Flames
      • Edmonton Oilers
      • Los Angeles Kings
      • San Jose Sharks
      • Seattle Kraken
      • Vancouver Canucks
      • Vegas Golden Knights
  • About
    • Privacy Policy
    • About
    • Terms of Service
    • Contact
  • FAQ
Font ResizerAa
NHL RumorsNHL Rumors
Font ResizerAa
Search
Follow US
© 2024 Medium Large Sports Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
NHL Rumors

NHL Rumors: Los Angeles Kings, Pierre-Luc Dubois, the Buyout Speculation

Mark Easson 05/05/2024
4 Min Read
It wouldn't be easy for the Los Angeles Kings to trade Pierre-Luc Dubois. His NMC kicks in July 1st. Could a buyout become an option?
Apr 13, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; LA Kings center Pierre-Luc Dubois (80) enters the ice in the first period against the Anaheim Ducks at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
SHARE

Rory Boylen of Sportsnet: The Los Angeles Kings sent Gabriel Vilardi, Alex Iafallo, Rasmus Kupari and a second-round pick to the Winnipeg Jets for Pierre-Luc Dubois last offseason. The Kings then signed him to an eight-year contract extension with an $8.5 million cap hit.

In 82 games this season Dubois scored 16 goals and added 24 assists. He was demoted to the fourth line during the playoffs and didn’t get a shot on net in their final three playoff games.

Buyout Option: The buyout window opens on June 15th or 48 hours after the Stanley Cup is awarded. (Buyout numbers are listed below.)

2024 NHL Draft Rankings

Trade Option: If the Kings want to try and recoup something, a trade could be an option but there won’t be a lot of eager buyers. He doesn’t have any trade protection before July 1st when his no-movement clause kicks in for four years. The Kings would have to retain salary.

Keep him and hope for the best: He’s only 25 and has been close three 30 goal seasons before. Would a new coach change Dubois’ fortunes? Should he be a winger?

NHL Media: June 24th is the latest date that the NHL could award the Stanley Cup

Puck Pedia: Dubois will turn 26-years-old on June 24th.

“If the cup is awarded June 23, they cannot buy him out until after he turns 26, meaning 2/3 buyout.

If cup is awarded before June 22, they could potentially buy him out before he turns 26, making it a 1/3 buyout.”

Buyout numbers if at 1/3

24-25 25-26 26-27 27-28 28-29 29-30 30-31
Annual Buyout Cost $1.13M $1.13M $1.13M $1.13M $1.13M $1.13M $1.13M
Actual Cap Hit
$1.63M
$1.53M
$2.53M
$3.78M
$3.80M
$3.82M
$2.82M
Savings
100.0%
$6.87M
$6.97M
$5.97M
$4.72M
$4.70M
$4.68M
$5.68M
31-32 32-33 33-34 34-35 35-36 36-37 37-38
Annual Buyout Cost $1.13M $1.13M $1.13M $1.13M $1.13M $1.13M $1.13M
Actual Cap Hit
$1.13M
$1.13M
$1.13M
$1.13M
$1.13M
$1.13M
$1.13M
Savings
100.0%
$-1.13M
$-1.13M
$-1.13M
$-1.13M
$-1.13M
$-1.13M
$-1.13M

NHL Rumors: Los Angeles Kings, and the Top 50 NHL Free Agents

Jack Han: “My thoughts: – PLD is more of a winger than a center -…more of a shooter than a playmaker -…more of a down-low/around the net guy than a transition/high OZ guy.”

  • Austin Stanovich: “I’ve been saying this since the day the trade went through, PLD is a winger not a C. But 3 different orgs have tried to force him into C so what do I know? I’ll also add trading for him and then forcing him to the half-wall on the PP instead of putting him in front was dumb.”

Jack Han: “I’ve seen lots of chatter about potential buyout for Dubois, but the optimist part of me believes he’s the best available linemate for Byfield’s next step in development.”

Austin Stanovich: “100% agree here too, QB to 1C and Dubois on his wing to start next season like I’ve been saying. If you aren’t going to buy PLD out, you have to utilize him like an $8.5 mil forward. 80-55 should be the top line wing/center pair.”

 

 

Total
0
Shares
Share 0
Tweet 0
Pin it 0
Share 0
TAGGED:Los Angeles KingsPierre-Luc Dubois

Offer Sheet Compensation

<$1.54M no comp
$1.54M – $2.34M: 3rd
$2.34M – $4.68M: 2nd
$4.68M – $7.02M: 1st, 3rd
$7.02M – $9.36M: 1st, 2nd, 3rd
$9.36M – $11.7M: 1st, 1st, 2nd, 3rd
$11.7M+: 1st, 1st, 1st, 1st,

2024-25 Critical Dates

June 1-7: NHL Scouting Combine (Buffalo, NY)
June 20th: Last possible day for the Stanley Cup Final
June 27th-28th: 2025 NHL Draft
July 1st: Start of free agency

NHL Rumors to your inbox.

NHLrumors Logo

Categories

  • Rumors

Information

  • Advertise
  • FAQ
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact Us

Sign Up for Our Newsletter

Get breaking NHL News direct to your inbox.

© 2025 Medium Large Sports Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.