Shocking statement from Pierre-Luc Dubois about his struggles with the Kings, and Kent Hughes dodged a bullet
In the summer of 2023, the Los Angeles Kings acquired Pierre-Luc Dubois at a very high price, signing him to a lucrative 8-year, $68 million contract, edging out Kent Hughes and other competitors.
Indeed, the Canadiens were in the mix to acquire him, but the Kings' offer was unbeatable. When looking at the result after just one season in LA, it seems Kent Hughes dodged a bullet!
The forward was traded to the Washington Capitals earlier this summer for Darcy Kuemper, which means almost nothing in return. Not a great look for a CV.
To explain his struggles, Pierre-Luc Dubois didn't hesitate to throw a jab at his former organization.
- Pierre-Luc Dubois
What's hard to understand in this statement is that he mentioned previously how much the Kings wanted him more than other teams. For him to feel that desired, communication must have been important, right? Or was it just about the money?
I'm not trying to throw him under the bus, but at some point, you need to look in the mirror, and he did just that, which I respect a lot.
So, it seems that when directions are clear, Pierre-Luc Dubois performs at his best. He's capable of being an excellent hockey player, and he will have the chance to prove it alongside Alex Ovechkin.
I sincerely hope he bounces back for several consecutive seasons and silences the critics.
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12 SEPTEMBRE | 193 ANSWERS Shocking statement from Pierre-Luc Dubois about his struggles with the Kings, and Kent Hughes dodged a bullet Do you think Pierre-Luc Dubois will bounce back after a very difficult season? | ||
| Yes | 64 | 33.2 % |
| No | 129 | 66.8 % |
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