Overview

• The Kings made several moves hoping to build a Stanley Cup contender but face challenges due to a tight salary cap.
• The roster and line combinations may shift frequently early in the season, creating unpredictability.
• The addition of center Pierre-Luc Dubois brings size and strength down the middle.
• Veteran Trevor Lewis returns to address the need for improved penalty killing.
• The team's success hinges on young players stepping up and improved special teams play after recent playoff disappointments.