Kings Article: Michael Amadio Could Be A Gem In The Making For LA Kings

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More off-season Los Angeles Kings prospects coverage...

Here's the second story of the day on center prospect Michael Amadio, this one looking more closely at his eleven-game stint during the 2016 Calder Cup Playoffs with the Ontario Reign last season, what the Kings think about his play and what he has to work on going forward.

For more,including exclusive comments from Amadio and Kings Vice President of Hockey Operations and Director of Player Personnel Mike Futa, check out...

Michael Amadio Could Be A Gem In The Making For LA Kings

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More off-season Los Angeles Kings prospects coverage...

Here's the second story of the day on center prospect Michael Amadio, this one looking more closely at his eleven-game stint during the 2016 Calder Cup Playoffs with the Ontario Reign last season, what the Kings think about his play and what he has to work on going forward.

For more,including exclusive comments from Amadio and Kings Vice President of Hockey Operations and Director of Player Personnel Mike Futa, check out...

Michael Amadio Could Be A Gem In The Making For LA Kings

Thanks MR Matsuda. Nice read. Really hope he is ready soon to play in the NHL.

 

[Model62]

I don't know a single thing about this Amadio person. I've only seen his name in the headline here when I've stopped in to see if there is any offseason news worth noting.

Nevertheless, last night I dreamt he had a five point night (2a, 3g) in his first preseason game with the Kings.

And then somebody here typed, "Meh. It's only preseason."

 

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“He reminds me a lot of a deficiency [Philadelphia Flyers and former Kings right wing] Wayne Simmonds had when he first arrived,” Futa explained. “He skated with the puck out in front of him and tried to beat guys entering the zone and was easily poke-checked. Now he puts the puck around the defenseman and goes back and gets it. He’s now one of the best puck protectors in the National Hockey League.”

I just love reading these things because i know that Futa has been "making" Wayne Simmonds better player and he is really good. Kings are fortunate to have Futa&co making these young raw players into solid players.