They are currently on the outside looking in, but have been without one of their top players in Jeff Carter all year, and were missing starting goalie Jon Quick most of last year as well.
With having only had three first-round picks in the past seven drafts, the Kings mortgaged a lot of their future but do have Stanley Cups to show for it.
So, is the window closed? Not necessarily, but it is time to start holding their picks and replenishing the cupboard as their depth is thin, but not desperate.