EL SEGUNDO, CA — It is easy to see why the Los Angeles Kings have put so much time and energy into trying to convert forward Adrian Kempe from left wing to center.
Indeed, Kempe’s skating ability and speed, not to mention the fact that he has the rare gift of being able to skate at top speed with or without the puck—most players have to slow down a bit when they carry the puck compared to when they don’t. Add to that his raw skill, size, and strength, and you can almost see “center” written all over him.