The Kings have salary-cap space and a need for a second-line center to improve their struggling power play. But will they make a bold move at the trade deadline?

Byfield's growing importance is an emerging storyline for a Kings team desperate to climb into the Stanley Cup contender discussion.

Byfield recorded an assist and two shots on goal in Wednesday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Canucks. Byfield helped out on Adrian Kempe's goal to get the Kings on the board at 9:16 of the third period. The 22-year-old Byfield has been all assists lately,

And yes, Gourde, who has a modified no-trade, would like to join a contender. He won two Stanley Cups in Tampa as you’ll remember and I always saw him as a potential fit with Toronto by the way if they strike out on those bigger names that Dregs talked about at the top.

Quinton Byfield recorded four assists to lead the Los Angeles Kings' 5-2 comeback win over the visiting Vegas Golden Knights on Monday.

Quinton Byfield had an NHL career-high four assists, and the Los Angeles Kings scored four goals in the third period of a 5-2 win against the Vegas Golden Knights at Crypto.com Arena on Monday. Brayden McNabb and Mark Stone scored for the Golden Knights (34-18-6),

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The Kings' needs are obvious with Friday's NHL deadline looming, but is the price to meet them too high? For the Ducks, the question is will they

Los Angeles Kings right wing Quinton Byfield (55) controls the puck with pressure from Vegas Golden Knights center Tomas Hertl (48) during the second period of an NHL hockey game

The Los Angeles Kings found another forward combination to boost their offense in a tight game, but it's unclear whether Adrian Kempe, Kevin Fiala and Quinton Byfield will remain together Wednesday night against the visiting Vancouver Canucks.

Find out why our NHL betting picks believe Quinton Byfield will find the score sheet when the Los Angeles Kings host the St. Louis Blues tonight.

Read the recent NHL news and rumors about Quinton Byfield for fantasy hockey. Los Angeles Kings center Quinton Byfield tallied a career-high four helpers