Is this a make-or-break year? Does Quinton Byfield break through and become a star at center? Will all the offseason changes be for the better?

While the Kings were 12th in the league in offensive rebounds per game, they finished ninth with 14.6 second-chance points per contest, putting their second looks to good use. Like their offensive rebounds, their putback points jumped to 16.4 over the final 16 games of the season.

The LA Kings announce their 2024-25 season-opening roster, which features 12 forwards, eight defensemen and two goaltenders. A full roster can be found here. Forwards (12): Quinton Byfield, Phillip Danault,

The Los Angeles Kings announce their 2024-25 opening night roster. The roster consists of 22 players, with both Drew Doughty and Arthur Kaliyev starting on the IR. The 2024-25 season-opening roster is here! 🤴 Release 📲 https://t.co/qOtoaBOa5m pic.twitter.com/0It3m7ckW7

The Los Angeles Kings’ worst nightmare is a date with the Edmonton Oilers in the first round of the playoffs. The Kings have gone out this way in three consecutive seasons and had hoped this year would be different.