Alex Laferriere has emerged as a surprising offensive force for the Kings, currently leading the team in scoring with 15 points in 19 games after finishing last season with 23 points in 81 games. At just 23 years old, he is showing significant improvement, particularly with his shot and aggressive play style, which includes going to the net and creating traffic. While he is on pace for an impressive goal tally, experts caution that he is not a 46-goal scorer and emphasize the need for him to maintain consistency. As he approaches restricted free agency next summer, discussions about a contract extension are not yet underway, but the Kings are aware of his potential and will likely seek to secure him at a fair price, given their control over his contract status.