Why LA Kings’ forward Alex Iafallo cannot afford regression year

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Alex Iafallo could set himself up for a sizeable long-term extension, but a regression year could mean bad news for the LA Kings.

As an undrafted free agent from the University of Minnesota-Duluth, Alex Iafallo‘s emergence and rise to the first line on the LA Kings roster has been a feel-good story. Sure, on a better roster, he’d likely be on the second or third line, but right now, he’s proven that he can handle the duties that come along with being a top-six forward.

Alex Iafallo’s Scoring Breakdown

The Eden, New York native, finished his senior year on campus with 21 goals and 30 assists, catching the eye of many NHL teams. He signed with the LA…