After missing the playoffs in a disappointing season last year, the Kings are primed for a deep run in the crowded Western Conference.
Los Angeles Kings (Last Season: 40-27-15, 4th in Pacific)
Coach: Daryl Sutter (547-414-61, 109 ties; 17th season, 5th with LA)
Key Additions: Milan Lucic, Christian Ehrhoff, Jhonas Enroth
Key Departures: Justin Williams, Andrej Sekera, Jarret Stoll, Mike Richards, Martin Jones
Key Player: Milan Lucic
Lucic was acquired for a heavy price before the draft, as the Kings sent Martin Jones, defensive prospect Colin Miller, and a first-round pick in the 2015 draft to the Boston Bruins.