Cal starts -building NHL role with Wild, ex-prospect Middleton credits LA -Fialas big return -changes on defense
# Cal starts -building NHL role with Wild, ex-prospect Middleton credits LA -Fialas big return -changes on defense
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# Summary
Forum Club. After a brisk walk to the rink jolted the senses awake, the LA Kings and Minnesota Wild held optional morning skates in advance of their 5:00 pm PT game at Xcel Energy Center (Bally Sports West / ESPN+ / LA Kings Audio Network).
Jacob Middleton of the Minnesota Wild reflects on being picked by the Kings and experiencing their Development Camp.
# Notes and Quotes
It’s interesting how quickly bumps and bruises occur. Good for us to have a few of those right now. – Todd McLellan
Kevin and I have had a lot of climate changes over the years. – Dean Evanson
We played better in the preseason, I think. I can see our line will be very effective, and I think tonight will be the night. – Kevin Fiala
That’s a true quality of his. I think by this point he understand our demeanor. When I say, ‘ours,’ our coaching staff. But also his teammates – who’s emotional, who isn’t, what gets guys riled up, what’s the boiling point between good and bad? And often for a player, once that gets clarified, it’s a lot easier. … But it is way more about the Kings than it is Kevin tonight. I wish it was the other way, but it just isn’t. – Todd McLellan