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What The LA Kings Opening Night Roster Could Look Like

By Vincent D'Angelo

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 05: Fans head to the entrance for opening night of the Los Angeles Kings 2017-2018 season against the Philadelphia Flyers at Staples Center on October 5, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 05: Fans head to the entrance for opening night of the Los Angeles Kings 2017-2018 season against the Philadelphia Flyers at Staples Center on October 5, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) /
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LOS ANGELES, CA – MARCH 26: Jeff Carter #77 of the Los Angeles Kings handles the puck during a game against the Calgary Flames at STAPLES Center on March 26, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NHLI via Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA – MARCH 26: Jeff Carter #77 of the Los Angeles Kings handles the puck during a game against the Calgary Flames at STAPLES Center on March 26, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NHLI via Getty Images) /

LA Kings 2nd Line:

17-18 Pearson Carter Toffoli
18-19 Pearson Carter Toffoli


Upgraded?

It’s the same line but let’s not forget that Jeff Carter had a shortened season which caused Tanner Pearson and Tyler Toffoli to struggle a little bit towards the end of the season. Carter is the x-factor for the success of this line. Can he recreate the magic of “That 70’s Line”? We’ll have to wait and see but for now, we can speculate.

A healthy Carter and more reliable performances out of Toffoli and Pearson make this second line an upgrade for the 2018-2019 season. A healthy Carter could be the cause to Toffoli and Pearson having better and more consistent seasons. However, if this isn’t the case the LA Kings may have to take a long hard look in the mirror.

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