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The LA Kings should pursue a trade for Patrik Laine. Here are several reasons why a trade for the 22-year-old makes sense.
Early last season, the LA Kings were shutout in back-to-back games. They lost to the Carolina Hurricanes 2-0 on October 15 and followed that with another shutout loss to the Buffalo Sabres 3-0. While this stretch seems like another low point during a time of “retooling,” it points to a larger problem the Kings have endured for years.
While getting outscored by a 5-0 aggregate in two straight games at Staples Center is frustrating, outshooting their opponent by a combined total of 78-47 during those two games, well, #ThatSoKings.