In a career that spanned fifteen seasons and six teams, no team experienced more of Handzus’s seasons, games, and goals than the Los Angeles Kings. #26 was part of LA’s boom-or-bust 2007 free agent class which included more booms than busts, and starting his LA tenure immediately after a serious knee injury, he managed to play 327 of 328 possible regular season games. If he didn’t justify his $4 million price tag, he at least justified his lineup spot, becoming a steady presence on a team that went from consistent also-ran to consistent playoff team while he wore a Kings uniform.
26 Days to Go: Michal Handzus Almost Ruined Everything
