YOUTH TO DETERMINE SUCCESS.Byline: RICH HAMMOND Rich Hammond Los Angeles Daily News sports writer. Instrumental in bringing the Los Angeles Kings hockey organization closer to the fans. He is the atypical "what a guy" to Kings fans everywhere. Rich Hammond on himself. Staff Writer A lot of `ifs' are involved in the discussion about the Kings' potential success this season. Most prominently, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. conventional wisdom, the Kings will contend for the playoffs only if a group of young players collectively steps up and contributes big-time scoring. That list is topped by Michael Cammalleri Michael Cammalleri (born on June 8, 1982 in Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada) is a professional ice hockey player currently playing for the Los Angeles Kings of the National Hockey League. , Alexander Frolov Alexander Alexandrovich "Alex" Frolov (Russian: Александр Александрович "Алекс" and Dustin Brown Dustin Brown (born November 4 1984 in Ithaca, New York) is an American professional hockey player. He currently plays Right Wing for the Los Angeles Kings. He was drafted by the Los Angeles Kings in the first round, thirteenth overall, in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft. , but also can be extended to probable roster inclusions Anze Kopitar and Patrick O'Sullivan. With veterans such as Pavol Demitra, Luc Robitaille and Jeremy Roenick gone, it's up to the next generation to make an impact. ``I can't speak for the other guys, but if that's the role I'm needed in, that's what I'll do,'' said Cammalleri, who scored a third-period goal Monday in the Kings' 5-4 shootout Shootout Venture capital jargon. Refers to two or more venture capital firms fighting for the startup. victory over the Ducks in a preseason game at Staples Center.The game was tied 4-4 in overtime. Much of the scoring onus will fall on Cammalleri, a 24-year-old forward who led the Kings with 26 goals last season. Cammalleri's consistency had been questioned early in his career, but last year he blossomed and became a major member of the power-play unit as well. "It was kind of all for naught, since the team didn't do too great," Cammalleri said, "but it did meand something. It made not just others, but me realize that I could be a leader and an offensive leader." Then there's Frolov, the most enigmatic of the group, who had 24 goals in 2003-04 and 21 last season and has become a focal point focal point n. See focus. for new coach Marc Crawford during training camp. "We expect him to be a top player," Crawford said. "For any player to be great, they have to want the puck. It's up to the player to be aggressive." rich.hammond@dailynews.com (818) 713-3611 CAPTION(S): photo Photo: (color) Young players, such as center Michael Cammalleri, will need to step up for the Kings. Danny Moloshok/Associated Press |
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