We must also not forget that in addition to his contract, the Kings paid a hefty price by trading the rights to
Gabriel Vilardi and
Rasmus Kupari,
Alex Iafallo, and a 2nd round pick, namely the Canadiens' pick during the 2024 draft. They are currently doing very well in Winnipeg. Vilardi, with his salary of $3,437,500, has already accumulated 30 points in just 38 games this season.