Los Angeles Kings Top Prospect Injured During Preseason Game

Los Angeles Kings forward Quinton Byfield had to leave versus the Arizona Coyotes after he suffered a lower-body injury from a hit by Christian Fischer. His specific injury or expected recovery time have yet to be determined.

Quinton Byfield goes into the boards awkwardly and needs help off of the ice.

We hate it.pic.twitter.com/kESUS7wnZk
— /Cam Robinson/ (@Hockey_Robinson) October 6, 2021

Kings coach Todd McLellan says he doesn’t know the extent of Quinton Byfield’s injury. ‘Lower body injury.’ Left leg/ankle is what it appeared on teevee. Tough setback for the kid and for the Kings.
— Helene Elliott (@helenenothelen) October 6, 2021

Byfield has been aiming to make Los Angeles' opening night roster and stood a real shot to do so. However, it seems very likely that he will end up missing some time, at least.

The Kings selected Byfield with the second overall pick of the 2020 NHL Entry Draft. He is expected to become a top-of-the-line player for the team and has a very bright future. In 32 games last season with the Ontario Reign, he scored eight goals and recorded 20 points. He also played six games with the Kings and had an assist.

Here's to hoping the severity of his injury is nothing too major and he can return to the ice shortly.