The Kings' offseason game plan

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Greg Wyshynski ESPN As each NHL team is eliminated from playoff contention -- either mathematically or by losing in the postseason -- we'll take a look at why its quest for the Stanley Cup fell short in 2017-18, along with three keys to its offseason and a way-too-early prediction for what 2018-19 will hold. What went wrong A number of things went right for the Los Angeles Kings, actually. The departure of Darryl Sutter and promotion of John Stevens to head coach allowed some key Kings to locate their long-lost smiles. Anze Kopitar's point total increased by 40. Dustin Brown's increased by 25. Drew Doughty's increased by 28. Jake Muzzin's jumped 14 points in eight fewer games. Jonathan Quick

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