The article discusses the tradition of giving nicknames to notable hockey scoring lines, dating back to the 1920s. It highlights memorable examples, such as the 'A Line' of the New York Rangers and the 'French Connection' of the Buffalo Sabres. The focus then shifts to the current top line of the Los Angeles Kings, featuring Andrei Kuzmenko, Anze Kopitar, and Adrian Kempe. Since Kuzmenko's arrival, the trio has performed exceptionally well, significantly boosting the team's scoring and potential playoff success, despite lacking historical accolades.
"Hockey was once at the forefront of this naming ritual, with the tradition of stamping memorable monikers on the sport's most productive scoring lines dating to the 1920s."
"But since coming together a month ago, when general manager Rob Blake acquired Kuzmenko from the Philadelphia Flyers at the trade deadline, the threesome has become one of the hottest trios in the NHL ahead of the Kings' showdown with the Edmonton Oilers."
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