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LA Kings Projected Lineup vs. Avs, Changes Coming for Grand Finale

May 13, 2021 By John Hoven

To say that LA coach Todd McLellan was displeased after his team’s loss on Wednesday night would be a Rocky Mountain sized understatement. Not only did the Avs down the Kings 6-0 they appeared to outplay them by a wide margin.

Game 55: McLellan’s Shortest Postgame Presser of the Season https://t.co/1nC1z0h2EL#LAKings#GoKingsGo#hockeytwitter pic.twitter.com/ma4KTv1W38

— MayorsManor.com Staff (@MayorsManor) May 13, 2021

For the grand finale of their 2021 season, McLellan will make at least two lineup changes – possibly more.

When I asked Todd about the goaltending…

Grosenick will play tomorrow

— John Hoven | The Mayor (@mayorNHL) May 13, 2021

Up front, we hear that forward Matt Luff will make his return to the lineup for the first time since April 24 vs. Arizona. From all indications, this could be Luff’s last game in a Kings uniform. With only 12 games played this season, it doesn’t appear he’s earned the trust of McLellan and likely doesn’t fit into the plans going forward.

On defense, McLellan could also opt to throw a bone to Christian Wolanin, who was just named to Team USA’s roster for the upcoming World Championships. Originally acquired in a trade for Michael Amadio (who happens to be celebrating a birthday today), the 26-year-old blueliner has only skated in three games for the Kings, none since April 12. Getting one game in before heading overseas in the next few days could be beneficial.

Happy birthday to former @LAKings forward Michael Amadio, who was born on May 13, 1996.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/xaFkyZdTH5

— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) May 13, 2021

https://twitter.com/mayorNHL/status/1392848698120413184

On Wednesday, @Avalanche defenseman @Cmakar8 (20-73—93) skated in the 100th regular-season game of his NHL career.#NHLStats: https://t.co/DVRYg6LQrY pic.twitter.com/z5igsBklrS

— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) May 13, 2021

LA Kings projected lineup vs. Colorado Avalanche

Kempe – Kopitar – Moore
Iafallo – Vilardi – Andersson
Wagner – Kupari – Athanasiou
Grundstrom – JAD – Luff

Anderson- Doughty
Bjornfot – Roy
Wolanin – Walker

Grosenick (starter)
Petersen

Other players available:

Kurtis MacDermid
Olli Maatta
Brendan Lemieux
Drake Rymsha (recalled on emergency basis)

Rymsha is one of two remaining pieces on the Gretzky trade tree.

He's played one game in 2021 season, in the AHL. Originally drafted in 2017, he's split time the past two seasons between ECHL/AHL.

If — if, if, if — he plays tonight, it would be his NHL debut. https://t.co/7dBNOvEhyX

— John Hoven | The Mayor (@mayorNHL) May 13, 2021

Not available:

Blake Lizotte (injured, upper body)
Dustin Brown is out for the season (injured, upper body)
Jonathan Quick

Taxi Squad:

Jacob Ingham, Drake Rymsha, Cole Hults, and Tyler Madden

If you missed it, Quinton Byfield has been returned to the Ontario Reign. He’s expected to play in their final two games this coming weekend in Tucson and then they’ll begin the AHL playoffs next week — more in the article linked below.

RELATED CONTENT:

Kings Of the Podcast: Ep. Q8 with Matt Luff

Ontario Reign: 2021 AHL Postseason Tournament Details, Plus Byfield Notes


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John Hoven is a former member of the Professional Hockey Writers Association and co-hosts Kings of the Podcast. He's also the founder and editor of MayorsManor.com, which has been named Best Sports Blog in Los Angeles and Hockey Blog of the Year. Click "ABOUT OUR TEAM" below for a full bio.

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