System Sheets: LAK 2021

The Kings' old-school tactics

The Los Angeles Kings’ tactics have hardly changed since the team’s Cup-winning days. Focused on out-numbering opponents down low and on using brute strength to progress the puck up-ice, LAK’s style is due for a refresh.

Perhaps a wave of fresh faces is what’s needed to turn the team’s fortunes? Or could it be abandonning the antiquated 1-3-1 trap and tr…