The Evolution of Jake Muzzin
So far in this Western Conference Final, LA Kings players such as Anze Kopitar, Marion Gaborik and Jeff Carter have been gaining deserved plaudits for their excellent work. But there is one man who seems to be missing off that list and that is defenseman Jake Muzzin because so far this play-offs, the 25 year old from Woodstock, Ontario has come alive.
Only drafted 141st overall by the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2007, but signing a three year entry level contract with LA, Muzzin spent much of his time playing for their minor league affiliate the Manchester Monarchs in the AHL, but last season he was called to full duty for the Kings and impressed many as a result with some excellent displays.
This season however has been no exception with Muzzin putting up 24 points in regular season alone and has become one of their key men in the play-offs and so far has chalked up 11 points, and this accurately reflects his superb work rate and he has caused numerous headaches for the defending champions the Chicago Blackhawks in this series.
Los Angeles has found a real talent to work with that somehow was missed by Pittsburgh previously, standing 6 ft 2, Muzzin is very imposing figure on the ice and be an important feature for this franchise for years to come and could well be helping the Kings to having a second Stanley Cup banner at the Staples Center next year.
Only drafted 141st overall by the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2007, but signing a three year entry level contract with LA, Muzzin spent much of his time playing for their minor league affiliate the Manchester Monarchs in the AHL, but last season he was called to full duty for the Kings and impressed many as a result with some excellent displays.
This season however has been no exception with Muzzin putting up 24 points in regular season alone and has become one of their key men in the play-offs and so far has chalked up 11 points, and this accurately reflects his superb work rate and he has caused numerous headaches for the defending champions the Chicago Blackhawks in this series.
Los Angeles has found a real talent to work with that somehow was missed by Pittsburgh previously, standing 6 ft 2, Muzzin is very imposing figure on the ice and be an important feature for this franchise for years to come and could well be helping the Kings to having a second Stanley Cup banner at the Staples Center next year.
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