The 2024-25 season is quickly approaching and the Los Angeles Kings are entering with pretty high expectations. They have made the playoffs for three straight seasons but haven't advanced past the first round since their Stanley Cup at the end of the 2013-14 season.
Unfortunately, the season seemed to only get tougher for the Kings after losing Drew Doughty for a good portion of the season due to a fractured ankle suffered in the preseason. He will be back at some point but it is almost impossible to replace what he brings to this team.
in addition to Doughty's absence, there are a number of players who will be expected to have bigger roles this season along with a few that are trying to have bounce back years with the Kings.