Perhaps the most intriguing Los Angeles Kings forward to watch for this season is Michael Cammalleri. The now 35-year-old has returned to the team, signing a one-year, $1 million contract after nine seasons with the Calgary Flames, Montreal Canadiens, and New Jersey Devils. It is a redemption of sorts for Cammalleri, who previously alienated Dean Lombardi after a failed salary arbitration in summer 2007.
Listed at only 5’9” but with a reputation for offense, the acquisition of Cammalleri is another sign, along with the waiving of Michael Mersch and Jordan Nolan, that the Kings are clearly moving away from the big-body, checking-and-grinding style of Darryl Sutter.