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The Los Angeles Kings played three games last week and today, a key prospect was called up to the taxi squad. Here's a recap of news and notes from the week.
KINGS WIN ONE OF THREE GAMES
The Los Angeles Kings won one of three games last week. The Kings picked up a win over the Anaheim Ducks early in the week, before dropping games on back to back nights to the Minnesota Wild and Arizona Coyotes.
ROY RETURNS TO LINEUP
Defenseman Matt Roy returned to the lineup against the Ducks on Tuesday, after missing time due to COVID protocol. Roy hadn't played since April 2.
BYFIELD PROMOTED TO TAXI SQUAD
Earlier today, it was announced that 2020 second-overall pick Quinton Byfield would be joining the taxi squad. Byfield has spent the year with the AHL’s Ontario Reign, where he has eight goals and 20 points in 30 games. Byfield practiced with the Kings today and it remains to be seen as to when Byfield will make his NHL debut.
👀 @byfield55 at LA Kings practice today. pic.twitter.com/WomCDNEb5n
— LA Kings (@LAKings) April 26, 2021
As for our poll question this week, here are the results, along with my thoughts on how they turned out:
QUESTION: Do you see Trevor Moore staying with the Kings long-term?
(Votes: 158)
Yes: 77% No: 23%
I definitely agree that Moore has earned his spot and can be counted on to be a part of the future. While he’ll likely play in the bottom-six, he’s been a consistent, reliable forward for the Kings this season.
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OTHER ARTICLES FROM APRIL:
Kings place Matt Luff on waivers Weekly Recap: Kings Edition (April 5) Kings place Martin Frk on waivers Kings face tough decision with Alex Iafallo ahead of trade deadline Kings trade Jeff Carter to Penguins, re-sign Alex Iafallo Analyzing the Jeff Carter trade Analyzing Alex Iafallo’s contract extension Weekly Recap: Kings Edition (April 18) Trevor Moore is taking advantage of opportunity with Kings