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Nice article about 10 players who are primed for breaking out this season and one King made the list, Laferriere.
theathletic.com
Draft status: No. 83 pick in 2020
Stats: 6 GP, 1G-0A-1P, 14:12 ATOI
How he’s looked: Don’t let the lack of points fool you: Laferriere has been an excellent surprise for the Kings. Viktor Arvidsson’s back injury created an opening on the wing, with Laferriere emerging as a strong complementary piece for PL Dubois and Fiala on the second line.
I like him a lot, showing the most promise of a Kings draft pick in a long time. He is a ball of energy and all over the place. He is very smart and putting himself in positions to make something happen every shift. Even if Arvidsson comes back sooner than expected, I don't see him being sent down - he has an NHL game to him and has an "it" factor.
Brock Faber also made the list. Would have been nice to keep him but he had no intention of being here and Fiala has been a good addition to LA.
Surprise NHL breakouts? Zach Benson, Brock Faber and top 10 under-the-radar rookies
With such a stacked NHL rookie class, there's plenty of exciting young talent not quite getting their due.
theathletic.com
Alex Laferriere, RW, Los Angeles Kings
Age: 21Draft status: No. 83 pick in 2020
Stats: 6 GP, 1G-0A-1P, 14:12 ATOI
How he’s looked: Don’t let the lack of points fool you: Laferriere has been an excellent surprise for the Kings. Viktor Arvidsson’s back injury created an opening on the wing, with Laferriere emerging as a strong complementary piece for PL Dubois and Fiala on the second line.
I like him a lot, showing the most promise of a Kings draft pick in a long time. He is a ball of energy and all over the place. He is very smart and putting himself in positions to make something happen every shift. Even if Arvidsson comes back sooner than expected, I don't see him being sent down - he has an NHL game to him and has an "it" factor.
Brock Faber also made the list. Would have been nice to keep him but he had no intention of being here and Fiala has been a good addition to LA.
