Pierre-Luc Dubois' future with the Kings: trade rumour and speculation

The GM proposed that a trade involving Capitals' goaltender Darcy Kuemper might benefit both teams:

Jeff Marek from Sportsnet just dropped a very intriguing statement on the Dubois Situation:

Dubois joined the Kings from the Winnipeg Jets in exchange for forwards Gabriel Vilardi, Alex Iafallo, Rasmus Kupari, and a second-round pick in this year's draft. He was signed to an eight-year, $68-million contract shortly before being traded to the Kings as part of a sign-and-trade. The high expectations surrounding his move have not been met, leading to questions about whether Los Angeles is the right fit for him.

While it's unclear if Washington is a better destination, the Kings might consider the proposed trade to address their need for an upgrade in goaltending. Dubois, on the other hand, remains focused on improving his performance.

He stated:

The key question remains: Are the Kings willing to make a one-for-one trade with the Capitals to improve their roster?