Mersch is one of the waiver-exempt players the Kings are pondering for a roster spot. He's making it a hard decision.
Coming into the 2015-2016 season, several forward vacancies have allowed for an uncommon competition amongst the roster hopefuls of the LA Kings. Realistically, there were four roster spots open. Nick Shore, Jordan Nolan, and Andy Andreoff have probably played well enough to justify keeping their current spots. That leaves one spot left for hopefuls Jordan Weal, Brian O'Neill, and Michael Mersch. Weal's skill and potential are evident, and he is not waiver-exempt, though his size is his challenge.