Sometimes, the pregame stories write themselves — and this appears to be one of those days.
In January 2019, defenseman Jake Muzzin was traded to Toronto in exchange for two prospects (Carl Grundstrom, Sean Durzi) and a first round draft pick (which became Toby Bjornfot). When the Leafs and Kings faceoff on Wednesday, the final piece to that deal is set to make his NHL debut.
As expected…
Sean Durzi will be recalled by the LA Kings today.
Picked up another three assists last night. Leads AHL defensemen in goals, second overall in points.
Could make his NHL debut on Wednesday vs Toronto, the team who drafted and later traded him to LA. pic.twitter.com/3x6rJLhRbk
— The Mayor (@mayorNHL) November 23, 2021
Sean Durzi
LA Kings Practice
11.23.2021📸 @aloimages pic.twitter.com/T2zsZjPGZe
— The Mayor | John Hoven (@mayorNHL) November 23, 2021
If Sean Durzi plays tonight, as expected, he will become only the third player in LA Kings history to wear No. 50…
Shawn McCosh
4GP in 1992Bob Jay
3GP in 1993Fun note on Jay — He was a 28 yr old who only appeared in 3 NHL games, yet he had two trading cards, including 👇 pic.twitter.com/hkZLRIJC2f
— The Mayor | John Hoven (@mayorNHL) November 24, 2021
Quick off first.
He'll start.
— The Mayor (@mayorNHL) November 24, 2021
FWIW – Dustin Brown and Andreas Athanasiou were absent from morning skate:
Regarding LAK lineup changes for tonight – nothing definitive as team is pending results of COVID-19 testing. Could be one positive test, update from team soon.
— Dennis Bernstein (@DennisTFP) November 24, 2021
Carl Grundstrom and Rasmus Kupari stayed on the ice for extra work. That’s usually the best indication of who will be scratched. However, with Athanasiou moving into protocol, one of them will play.
LA KINGS PROJECTED LINEUP vs. TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS on 11/24
Kempe – Kopitar – Arvidsson
Iafallo – Danault – Andersson
Moore – Kupari – Brown
Lemieux – Lizotte – Kaliyev
Other options: Grundstrom
Protocol: Athanasiou
Edler – Roy
Bj̦rnfot РAnderson
Maatta – Durzi
Other options: Clague
Quick (starter)
Petersen
Injured Reserve: Doughty and Walker
Update on Drew Doughty…
From what I'm hearing, he's questionable for Saturday as of right now. However, should be back no later than Tuesday vs. Anaheim.
— The Mayor (@mayorNHL) November 24, 2021
On the Leafs side of things:
Well here's some news…
Kyle Clifford is in LA with the Maple Leafs.
Look for an announcement soon that he's being recalled from AHL Marlies.
— The Mayor (@mayorNHL) November 23, 2021
LA Kings Legend
Kyle Clifford #LeafsForever pic.twitter.com/pEEB5VJ4lI
— The Mayor (@mayorNHL) November 23, 2021
Familiar Faces Day at TSPC pic.twitter.com/A8RJgmPcmr
— The Mayor (@mayorNHL) November 24, 2021
Unfortunately, sounds alike Clifford won’t play tonight…
Maple Leafs going with same lineup that beat the Islanders, with one exception: Jack Campbell starts in L.A.
— luke fox (@lukefoxjukebox) November 24, 2021
KINGS MILESTONES WITHIN REACH
Alex Edler – one goal away from career number 100
Anze Kopitar – needs 53 points to pass Dave Taylor for third on the Kings all-time scoring list
Dustin Brown is 10 goals away from passing Bernie Nicholls for fifth place in Kings franchise history
Puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 pm PST tonight and the game will be nationally televised on TNT.
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