The LA Kings have acquired the rights to defenseman Cole Krygier from the Florida Panthers in exchange for future considerations.
Krygier, 22, recently completed his fifth season with Michigan State University where he registered 16 points (10-6=16) in 38 games while serving as alternate captain. His ten goals led Michigan State defensemen and ranked tied for fourth among NCAA blueliners. In 160 career NCAA games, Krygier accumulated 41 points (20-21=41) with 193 penalty minutes (PIM).
Originally drafted by the Florida Panthers in the seventh round (201st overall) in the 2018 NHL Draft, Krygier played in parts of two seasons with the Lincoln Stars of the USHL prior to his collegiate career, tallying 23 points (6-17=23) in 95 games.
