The Los Angeles Kings announced 18 players were released from their pro tryout or sent down to their AHL affiliate — Ontario. Talk about a big roster cut! Catch the full list of cuts over at LA Kings Insider. Moving forward, the questions lingering are — Who is left? Who still has a chance to make the team?
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Let’s take a look at a quick list of who is still competing for a position on the pro roster. Those who have been a regular NHL’er will be excluded from this list as well as goaltenders because I think Enroth is positioned best for NHL time for obvious reasons:
Centers:
Brian O’Neill
Jake Marchment
Michael Armadio
Jordan Weal
Wingers:
Spencer Watson (RW)
Michael Mensch (LW)
Austin Wagner (LW)
Matthew Mistele (LW)
Sam Laberge (LW)
Matt Schmalz (RW)
Defense:
Vincent LoVerde
Jacob Middleton
Jared Walsh
Chaz Reddekopp
Damir Sharipzyanov
Derek Forbort
Clearly, there isn’t enough room for all the players mentioned above.