While most NHL teams got their season underway earlier this week, the Kings were afforded a couple of extra days before their opener.
That meant two more days to address areas of concern, and two more days of skating and drills. Drew Doughty let it be known how he felt about the latter.
Yes, the Kings are ready for a game. They will be among the last teams in the league to open the season, Friday against the San Jose Sharks at Staples Center. The only other teams to start later are the Florida Panthers and Tampa Bay Lighting and the Edmonton Oilers and New Jersey Devils for a game in Sweden on Saturday.