The Los Angeles Kings and Arthur Akliyev ended an off-season long contract stalemate earlier this week. He reported to training camp and was excited to be a part of the Kings organization again. Unfortunately, on day two of training camp, he took a hit and suffered an injury.

Can the Kings chart a different ending this season? These are the questions that will help determine their success.

With the Rookie Faceoff coming to a close last Monday and training camp underway, the band is back together in Los Angeles

It feels like ever year there's a player who comes into training camp and makes an unexpected splash to earn a roster spot. Last season it was Alex Laferriere and the season before that it was Gabe Vilardi.