Alexander Frolov Must Step Up for Los Angeles Kings to Contend

The numbers don't show it, but Alexander Frolov is coming off his best year as a Los Angeles King. After being plagued with a groin injury for the first three months of the season, a new and much improved Frolov showed up for the second half. Gone were the days of 10 goals in five games, followed up by a disappearing act for two weeks. After January 1, Alexander put up 19 goals and 25 assists in 42 games. The search for a second-line center was ended when Jarret Stoll was brought in. There is no reason to believe that a healthy Frolov could eclipse 40 goals and 100 points. I expect new head coach Terry Murray to tinker around a bit, but when the regular season starts you should expect to see Stoll, Frolov, and either Kyle Calder or Ted Purcell playing left wing on the second unit. Frolov is at his best in the corners and on the half wall. His size and strength allow him to get position on any size defender or forward. His head is always up, and if he isn't making the pass to the slot, he is ... (link)