LA Kings (Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports)
Say what you will about the current state of the LA Kings, but defenseman Austin Strand has nonetheless been a bright spot for the team.
He has been back with the LA Kings for four games now but Austin Strand is still learning the ropes of what it’s like to be an NHL defenseman. So, while there is hope that the LA Kings can still make the playoffs this season, there remains a noticeable opportunity for youngsters like Strand to shake off some of their green, so to speak, and become more accustomed to playing at the NHL level.