The Kings sit fifth in the Pacific Division and ninth in the tough Western Conference. There are a number of areas where improvement is needed, and for the first time this season, Sutter must make adjustments because of an injury to a star player.
Sutter remains one of the NHL's best coaches as his no-nonsense, defense-first style seems to fit perfectly with the Kings' roster.
With that said, here is a closer look at the offense, defense and goaltending, as well as Sutter's grade through 15 games.
Stats courtesy of NHL.com.
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Article Source: Bleacher Report - Los Angeles Kings