Kings did the right things this summer in my opinion. Needed to hold onto their first pick that high since they drafter Kopitar, and their first 1-round pick of any kind in 5 years. Signed Toffoli and Pearson to manageable deals and shook up their coaching and management, which had grown stale. They wanted to keep Lombardi, but they told him to fire Sutter, which he wouldn't do, so it was what it was.

I like their young defensive prospects of LaDue and Gravel. Either the Kings take the next step or they miss the Playoffs again with these guys getting good experience (Like they gave to Forbort).

Their top 4 defensemen will be the best since Voynov left. I really like Forbort in the top 4 now. Quick will not miss 60 games (Hopefully). Gaborik and Toffoli are hopefully not injured again. Kopitar needs to return to his career average 23 goals a season (Which isn't crazy), instead of the 12 he had this year.

Yes what Dapos said. If this team is struggling at the break, they will move Carter and Lewis and start the rebuild.