{"id":84645,"date":"2020-09-01T21:11:56","date_gmt":"2020-09-02T01:11:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/?p=84645"},"modified":"2020-09-01T21:11:56","modified_gmt":"2020-09-02T01:11:56","slug":"extend-carl-grundstrom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2020\/09\/01\/extend-carl-grundstrom\/","title":{"rendered":"Los Angeles Kings Extend Carl Grundstrom"},"content":{"rendered":"

After extending<\/a> Austin Wagner<\/a><\/strong> on Tuesday, the Los Angeles Kings<\/a> followed it up by extending winger Carl Grundstrom<\/a><\/strong> as well. Grundstrom, an RFA, signed a two-year deal with an annual average of $725,000. The first year of the contract is a two-way deal while the second year is one-way.<\/p>\n

Los Angeles Kings Extend Carl Grundstrom<\/a><\/h2>\n
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Rob Blake<\/a> doing work. Pending RFA Carl Grundstrom agrees to two-year deal at 725K AAV. Two way deal first year, one way second year.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Dennis Bernstein (@DennisTFP) September 1, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Grundstrom’s Playstyle<\/h3>\n

Carl Grundstrom’s playstyle is very reminiscent of Dustin Brown<\/a><\/strong>. He plays hard on the puck and will do the dirty work. A very impressive aspect of Grundstrom’s play is his ability to fill almost any role on a line. He can be the grinder and go into corners, lay down hits, and chase pucks deep in the zone. On the power play, you can expect him to be a net-front presence and create traffic.<\/p>\n

Grundstrom can also be a very good complimentary finisher. One of Grundstrom’s best attributes is his shot. He shoots hard and accurate, and with a good playmaker on his line, he can finish off most good passes in high danger areas.<\/p>\n

As far as skating goes, it isn’t necessarily a strength of Grundstrom’s, but it’s definitely not a weakness. His top speed isn’t blazing fast, but his first few steps are very strong and he can reach his top speed quickly.<\/p>\n

Big Season Ahead For Grundstrom<\/h3>\n

Grundstrom, who the Kings acquired in the Jake Muzzin<\/a><\/strong> trade<\/a>, finished third in scoring last season for the Ontario Reign. He put up 12 goals and 16 assists for 28 points in 40 games. He also tied Blaine Byron<\/strong> for second place on the team in goals.<\/p>\n

After a big 2019\u201320, Grundstrom should look to have an even bigger 2020\u201321 season. Still only 22, he’s made big steps in his development and should be ready for a full-time NHL role. He will look to not only make the Kings roster but provide solid secondary scoring for them.<\/p>\n

Where He Slots In<\/h3>\n

Over the 2020\u201321 season, Grundstrom should end up playing somewhere in the Kings middle six.\u00a0<\/a>He’ll likely be centred by one of Gabriel Vilardi<\/a><\/strong> or Blake Lizotte<\/a><\/strong>. He should see time on both the second and third lines depending on how he plays. Don’t be shocked if he gets a little power play time as well. With the Kings decided to extend him, Carl Grundstrom has the potential to add a much-needed spark to their offence this season.<\/p>\n

Main photo:<\/p>\n

Embed from Getty Images<\/a>