If they had not missed the playoffs this year, the LA Kings would be battling the Chicago Blackhawks for the title of the NHL's foremost current dynasty. Since taking their big step forward in 2011, the Kings have been the best possession team in the league and have won two of the last three Stanley Cups prior to this season.
So how did they go from a perpetually mediocre club to one of the best in the league?
The Big Gain
2009-10: 50.8% corsi
2010-11: 52.1% corsi
2011-12: 55.