After lifeless defeats to the Minnesota Wild and Chicago Blackhawks, time is running out for the Los Angeles Kings' playoff hopes. They currently sit three points behind the Calgary Flames and two behind the Winnipeg Jets, with a game in hand on each squad.
The team was seemingly headed in the right direction only days ago, but a few questionable roster decisions have caught up and conspired to stifle LA's offense during the worst possible stretch of the season.
If head coach Darryl Sutter's squad is to scrap its way to the postseason, it must optimize its lineup, putting its players—and, consequently, the team—in the best positions to succeed.
Fortify the Bottom 6
LA's offense has dried up in the past two contests, producing a measly two goals over that span.
Given the streakiness of the team's attack in 2014-15, it must find strength in numbers—in depth. The third and fourth lines, as presently constructed, simply don't offer enough offensive potential to support the Anze Kopitar and Jeff Carter units.
Nick Shore boasts a surp ...
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Article written by Vinh Cao
It’s Now or Never for Los Angeles Kings to Get the Most out of Their Lineup
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