"Training camp and preseason are all about getting back into the swing of things for the most part, as well as a chance for a few to prove themselves and make their case as to why they should be on the final roster. On one side, it's an internal battle, and on the other, a chance to iron out the kinks and be ready to go when opening night rolls around."
"Jeff Malott, Samuel Helenius, and Alex Turcotte all had great showings throughout training camp and preseason, and it's put the Kings in a pretty rich situation regarding players of NHL caliber. A fourth line that was looked at as weak or untrustworthy a lot of the time last season (as was shown by not only their deployment but the Kings' decision to run 11 forwards and seven defenseman quite a bit) has now quickly transformed."
Training camp and preseason focus on returning to form, evaluating players, and preparing lines for opening night. Head coach Jim Hiller sought near-full rosters in the final preseason games to observe line rushes and positional fits. The Kings finished preseason 5-2-0, closing with a win over the Anaheim Ducks despite allowing a late third-period comeback. Preseason performance offers useful data but does not guarantee regular-season outcomes. Fourth-line players Jeff Malott, Samuel Helenius, and Alex Turcotte impressed and created additional NHL-caliber options. Acquisitions Corey Perry and Joel Armia were intended to bolster depth, with Perry's injury leaving a temporary opening.
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