Blues, Stars among teams following recent championship blueprint
The LA Kings, Chicago Blackhawks, and Boston Bruins own the cup over the past three seasons. The blueprint to which they’ve built their team is influencing moves across the leage.
The LA Kings, Chicago Blackhawks, and Boston Bruins own the cup over the past three seasons. The blueprint to which they’ve built their team is influencing moves across the leage.
Jeff Carter has elevated his line and is averaging more than 1 point per game for the LA Kings. He trails only fellow King, Anze Kopitar, for total points in the 2014 Playoffs.
The LA Kings picked up Marian Gaborik from the Columbus Blue Jackets at the trade deadline; a deal reminiscent of when they got Jeff Carter in 2012 on their road to the Cup. Gaborik has provided the Kings with a necessary spark in the 2014 playoffs.
Sidney Crosby has been shut down by Brandon Dubinsky of the Columbus Blue Jackets. Quick has floundered, putting the LA Kings on the verge of elimination by the San Jose Sharks. The Avalanche have been matched by the Minnesota Wild, but their scoring has come from only one line which...