Change has not intimidated Kings center Jeff Carter.
He grew up in Canada without dogs, and now Carter is outflanked by them in his household — three to one — and relishing the transformation.
"It's all new to me," he said, smiling.
And that isn't all. There also is a difference in his leadership position with the Kings. Carter joined the Kings late in the 2011-12 season, acquired in a trade with Columbus. Two Stanley Cups and one Olympic gold medal later, Carter's leadership role has grown substantially.
It was bound to evolve.