On August 27th, I wrote a blog about the Kings looking to acquire a 2nd line center in case Jarret Stoll was not ready to start the season.

In an interview with Team 1260 this afternoon, Kings centerman and faceoff specialist Stoll admitted he had arthritis in his knee, wrist and elbows (at the tender age of 27), to the point where he couldn't move. He's currently under medication and plans to be ready for the start of the season (didn't we hear this about Adam Deadmarsh and Jason Allison a few years ago?).

Coming off of a major groin tear, if Stoll is not ready to take on the role of 2nd line center, it bumps up Handzus, leaving the checking line thin and the 4th line absent of a veteran/decent center. With Derek Armstrong not waiting around for the Kings to make up their minds about him taking a 2-way deal with his former coach, Lombardi will once again be hitting the phones looking for help.

Marleau is unlikely to waive his no trade clause.

Stoll also said that Kings GM Dean Lombardi apologized to him for all of the recent turmoil surrounding the Dany Heatley rumors.

So here come the "Michael Peca" filler type rumors!

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