The Los Angeles Kings have been forced to use their newly beefed-up farm system several times this season. Injuries have plagued the Kings, but the positive results that have resulted from prospect playing time have made the blows easier to bear. Here is a quick rundown of how each call-up has fared so far this season:
Mike Cammalleri has been a work in progress. Initially, Cammy seemed to have trouble adapting to not being one of the best players on the ice. Many of his moves that had worked for him at Michigan and Manchester were not successful in his initial games with the Kings, but he has done a good job adapting his game. While it is cliché so say, Mike has improved in almost every game he has played. He has been extremely responsible on the ice and moves the puck well. Since being placed on a line with fellow rookie Alexander Frolov, the two have developed their games into a cycling, behind the net type of game that will be a nice supplement to both of their open ice games. Mike has also become a responsible defensive player who shows hustle on both sides of the ice. Despite his size, he plays hard on the puck and has not backed down from NHL contact. The points will come for Cammalleri- the most encouraging part has been his development of his overall game so far.
Joe Corvo has now played two games with the Kings. With the recent acquisition of Dmitry Yuskevich, Corvo’s offensive game is a nice addition to the mix of defensive-minded blueliners the Kings currently play. Corvo, Schneider and Visnovsky are nice offensive complements to Nor Read more»
