It has been tough to get an understanding of where this Los Angeles Kings team ranks in the Western Conference. They currently sit third in the Pacific Division with 14 points and have some quality wins, like a road win over the Dallas Stars, but they also started the season 1-3-2 over the first six games.
It is tough to know which Kings team is for real and if they are truly a playoff team for the fifth straight season. However, when looking at the performances to begin the season, these are three players in particular who looked better than many expected, including two players they signed as free agents.