Luke Platt

Luke Platt

Joined: Mar 1, 2021

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 20: Gabriel Vilardi #13 of the Los Angeles Kings skates during a 4-1 win over the Anaheim Ducks at Staples Center on April 20, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

LA Kings: The Vilardi/Byfield competition will only help the Kings

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LA Kings: Brandon Saad should be a top free agent target

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LA Kings: Quinton Byfield could be Anze Kopitar 2.0

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LA Kings: This year the Kings balked on playing their top prospects

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Even with sweep, Kings may stand pat at trade deadline

Mar 22, 2021; San Jose, California, USA; San Jose Sharks center Tomas Hertl (48) defends against Los Angeles Kings center Gabriel Vilardi (13) during the first period at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports

LA Kings: For younger players, no charity in a playoff race

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LA Kings: MacDermid Or Strand? The Answer Is Obvious

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LA Kings: Anze Kopitar is doing it all for the Kings

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LA Kings: The front office is quietly building a potential future dynasty

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LA Kings: Missed opportunities normal for a younger team