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Kings' Kurtis MacDermid: Sent down to minors

MacDemid had been with the Kings since the start of the 2017-18 campaign, but had served as a healthy scratch several times. The 23-year-old's production was sparse across the board, as he managed four points, 19 shots on goal, and a minus-4 rating while averaging 11:36 of ice time as a bottom-of-the-depth-chart defenseman. Some time spent in the minors could benefit the rookie.

Kings' Kurtis MacDermid: Logs five hits

MacDermid has been quiet on the scoresheet as of late, only recording one assist since the month of December commenced. The 23-year-old has notched four points (one goal, three assists) in 32 games in 2017-18 and has been appearing on the second defensive pairing in recent games, but it seems unlikely we'll see an increase in MacDermid's point production if he keeps averaging a mere 11:27 of ice time.

Kings' Kurtis MacDermid: Dishes out two helpers

It tells you everything about MacDermid's fantasy value that 18 games into the season he's finally gotten his first apples. The second-pairing defenseman has racked up 37 PIM and dishes out plenty of hits, but the possibility of being a healthy scratch combined with his lack of offensive talent make him not worth owning in most settings.

Kings' Kurtis MacDermid: Records three hits

After notching 20 points in 58 AHL games last season, the 23-year-old has been bouncing from the press box to the third defensive pairing this year. MacDermid doesnt figure to factor into much scoring at the NHL level given his defensive-minded, physical game.

Kings' Kurtis MacDermid: Pens one-year deal

MacDermid -- who went undrafted coming out of the OHL -- is still looking to make his NHL debut. Last season with the Reign, the towering blueliner notched six goals and 14 assists -- both career highs -- in 58 contests. If the 23-year-old can continue to improve his game, it won't be long before he gets that first call-up.