Early look at 5 players the LA Kings could trade at trade deadline

The Los Angeles Kings are not only hoping to reach the playoffs for the fourth straight time this season but get past the first round, something they haven't done since they won the Stanley Cup in 2014. However, in a tough Western Conference the Kings might struggle and if it looks like playoffs are a long-shot, they could be sellers at the trade deadline.

With that in mind, these are five players in particular that the Los Angeles Kings could make available at the trade deadline.

Phillip Danault

The first player is one that the Los Angeles Kings probably wouldn't want to trade but might bring the biggest return of likely players who are available. Phillip Danault is at the halfway point of a six-year deal he signed as a free agent prior to the 2021-22 season with the Kings.

Over the past three seasons, Danault has been as consistent as they come with around 50 points each season (he did have only 47 this past year) along with roughly 20 goals and 30 assists. For any teams looking for a center on their second or third line, Danault would be a perfect fit and generate plenty of interest.