Player's Profile
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- Name: Dwight King
- Position: LW
- Shoots: Left
- Height: 6-3
- Weight: 218 lbs
- Birthdate: 1989-07-05
- Eligible for Draft: 2007
- Drafted: 2007
- Hometown: Meadowlake, Saskatoon
- Acquired: 4th round (#109 overall), 2007
- Playing In: Pro
Dwight King
Prospect Grade: 6.0 C (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
Selected with the choice acquired in the trade of Craig Conroy to Calgary.
2006-07: King finished seventh on the team in scoring with 44 points, up from 16 during the 2005-06 season, with an added 38 penalty minutes.
2007-08: King led Lethbridge into the WHL championship series. The dramatic rise in the standings by Lethbridge and their subsequent drive through the playoffs was due in no small part to King’s tremendous development since last season. Already a large frame at 6’3 and 213lbs, King nearly tripled his goals scored (34) while significantly improving on his plus/minus, as did most who played for the Hurricanes this season. King was dominant on the power play and showed grittiness sufficient to hold up to large defenders and dig out pucks around the net.
2008-09: King's production was slightly down this season - scoring 25 goals and 60 points in 64 games - but some would say he had his best season yet with Lethbridge. King started the season slow and really turned on the offensive faucet midway through the season despite being targeted as one of the Hurricane's primary scorers and drawing double teams around the net. Because of this focus, King was able to open up ice for his teammates more than able to score himself.
Talent Analysis
King is a well-built left wing that plays a physical and gritty style. Possess a great 6'3 frame that can carry a tremendous amount of muscle weight well. His offensive game must catch up with his physical stature and has the raw skills to be a future power forward. He needs to develop more consistency in his game.
Future
After completing his fourth full season with Lethbridge of the WHL, King signed an entry-level contract with the Kings and will be assigned to Manchester to begin the season. He is a hard-working forward who will get the “dirty” goals that Lombardi is intent that the team does a better job at scoring. At 6’3 and 220 lbs, King has the ideal size to play in the crease. He does not have the potential to score in bunches in the NHL, but he can contribute the hard-fought goal that can change the momentum of a game. King, however, will need to earn his keep in Manchester before he can set his sights on the fourth line for Los Angeles.
Stats
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Profile Last Updated: October, 2nd 2009
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