The Los Angeles Kings have made three notable moves this week to address their roster that has fallen short in the playoffs. General Manager Rob Blake is still tinkering with the team and more moves could be on the horizon. The Kings are in need of their young players to step up and provide support for their more experienced leaders.
The addition of players like Quinton Byfield, Brandt Clarke, Jordan Spence, Alex Laferriere, Alex Turcotte, and Akil Thomas will be crucial for the team to improve in the Western Conference. Meanwhile, the recent acquisitions of Warren Foegele, Tanner Jeannot, and Joel Edmundson are seen as decent, ho-hum, and frightening moves respectively.
Foegele is expected to be a solid addition to the team, bringing speed and a strong work ethic. Jeannot may need to step up his offensive game in order to justify the high price paid for him, and Edmundson comes with playoff experience but concerns about his health and the length of his contract. These moves are part of Blake’s efforts to reshape the team and address their lack of postseason success.
Blake has faced criticism for some of his decisions, such as the promotion of Jim Hiller as head coach and the trade for Jeannot. The Kings are hoping that these moves, along with other changes, will help them to compete at a higher level in the upcoming season. Whether these adjustments will be enough to propel the Kings to playoff success remains to be seen.
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