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Nothing is going well for Pierre-Luc Dubois with the Kings

Nothing is going well for Pierre-Luc Dubois with the Kings

Last off-season, many rumors circulated about the former Winnipeg Jets forward. Pierre-Luc Dubois.

At that time, the latter, who was part of the Manitoba team, was involved in all kinds of discussions while all experts agreed that he officially wanted to leave the Jets organization.

That's when the Los Angeles Kings decided to make a big move by making a huge deal to welcome the Quebecois forward to their ranks.

So Dubois was traded to the Kings along with the forward Jansen Harkins.

In return, the planes took over the attackers Gabe Velardi, Alex Yafalo And Rasmus Kubari Plus a second-round pick in 2024.

The Ste-Agathe-des-Monts native quickly signed an 8-year contract extension worth a total of $68 million, or an average of $8.5 million per year.

Unfortunately for him, things have not gone as planned since he donned the Kings colors at the start of this season.

Moreover, in recent weeks, we have informed you, on several occasions, of the numerous failures that Pierre-Luc Dubois has had with the Kings.

However, yesterday, while the Kings hosted the Calgary Flames, interim head coach, Jim Hellerhe again decided to put Dubois on the fourth line.

While the Quinton Byfield, Anze Kopitar, Adrian Quimby, Trevor Moore/Kevin Fiala, Philip Danault And Victor Arvidsson Completing the top six, Pierre-Luc Dubois played in the midfieldAlex Laferriere And Akil Thomas.

With just 15 goals and 24 assists for a total of 39 points in 79 games, let's just say Dubois' future with the Kings is looking more and more unlikely.

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However, with such a huge contract, it will be difficult for the California team to get rid of Quebec in the near future.

Let's hope he can stand up next season to silence his critics!