Andre Lee and Samuel Fagemo
If the Kings decide to keep eight defensemen, then these two players could find themselves in a big competition for only one spot against the Panthers. An injury could also impact this decision as the Kings lost Arthur Kaliyev to an injury during training camp.
However, the impacts aren't nearly the same as it will almost be impossible to replace Doughty and depth or options are more critical in that situation. That is why eight defensemen makes sense and going with 13 forwards.
Samuel Fagemo had a great season with the Ontario Reign as he would score 43 goals in 50 games and if the Kings want the offensive firepower than Fagemo is the pick. If the Kings want a more physical presence than Andre Lee would be the choice and he showed that last night against the Bruins.