As one of the Los Angeles Kings’ brightest offensive sparks, Tyler Toffoli brings a welcome dimension to a team that often lacks a cutting edge in the regular season. In order to join the club’s leading lights on a permanent basis, however, the 22-year-old must round out his skill set.
There’s no doubt that L.A.’s potency skyrockets with him in the lineup, but he’ll have to fully win over head coach Darryl Sutter to lock up a spot in the top six.
The Kings bench boss didn't pare back Toffoli’s minutes in crunch time on a whim. He wasn't quite hard enough on the puck or responsible enough away from it to warrant a regular shift with the season on the line. During stretches of the Stanley Cup Final, Sutter promoted Mike Richards in his stead.
Toffoli’s ability—and willingness—to shore up the holes in his game will determine his short- and long-term standing within L.A.’s forward corps.
With the Puck
The 22-year-old can produce. With limited ice time, he's amassed 34 points in 72 career regular-season games (0.4 ...
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How Tyler Toffoli Can Cement a Top-6 Spot with the Los Angeles Kings
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