Trevor Moore
Similarly to the Red Wings, the Los Angeles Kings are also in the playoff hunt but face an uphill battle to make it. Jonathan Quick doesn’t seem to have much left in the tank, and Calvin Petersen has been worse, resulting in the latter’s demotion to the Ontario Reign (AHL). The Kings have managed surprisingly well, sitting toward the top of the league in scoring. However, they also sit towards the bottom of the league in goals allowed.
that is an outrageous pass by Vilardi pic.twitter.com/mJmpecDq6Q
— Spoked Z (@SpokedZ) April 24, 2021
Part of the reason the Kings are still alive is because of Trevor Moore, Gabe Vilardi, and the rejuvenated middle-six. Vilardi and Moore have combined for 20 goals before the halfway point in the season, and both players are making under $2,000,000 in 2022. Moore will be a UFA at the end of the year, and Vilardi will be an RFA. Each are reliable defensive players as well, and Vilardi is finally breaking out after knocking on the door for some time, shooting 16.6% in his career.
Viktor Arvidsson finishes off Trevor Moore's terrific heads-up dish on the power play, 3-1 Kings!#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/ex65mj6BJB
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While the Kings are far less likely to deal with Vilardi while they still have team control, Trevor Moore brings a bit of NHL playoff experience, a 200-foot game, and the ability to play special teams in all situations. Moore could be an inexpensive addition and the perfect fit for a scrambled Devils bottom-six, and he could even shift up to the top line with Jack Hughes if the Devils want to maintain an Erik Haula-esque presence.