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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.