One of the focuses for the Los Angeles Kings this season should be to get younger and start to build that foundation for the future. They have a good core of players that could be ready to take that next step this season in players like Quinton Byfield, Brandt Clarke, and even Erik Portillo with the Ontario Reign.
If these younger players can prove they are ready to take on a bigger role, then it definitely makes it easier for the Kings next offseason with building out their roster. These are three players who are set to be free agents that are unlikely to be back but would be almost a certainty if the players previously mentioned have good seasons.
3 players who are definitely entering their last season with LA Kings
Trevor Lewis
The first player is Trevor Lewis, which was somewhat surprising the Kings even brought him back for this season. He was a free agent this offseason but elected to sign a one-year deal with the team, who drafted him back in 2006 with the 17th overall pick.
Lewis would end up playing all 82 games for the Kings but had only 16 points and this season is more than likely going to be on the fourth line with Akil Thomas and Alex Turcotte. At 37 years old, Lewis is getting close to the end of his career and could elect to retire after the season. However, if he doesn't it should be time for the Kings to move on.