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Kings' Jonny Brodzinski: Sent down Wednesday

With the Kings having crashed out of the postseason after just four games, Brodzinski will return to Ontario to provide it a boost for the Reign's AHL playoff series against Texas. Brodzinski featured in 35 games for the Kings this season, scoring just four goals and two assists, but was a key player for Ontario, logging 30 points in 29 contests.

Kings' Jonny Brodzinski: On ice with team

The fact that Brodzinski is with the team would seem to indicate he was promoted from the minors at some point. With the playoffs around the corner, paper transactions to move guys up and down can occur with frequency, especially clubs that are hard up against the cap. Even though he was recalled, the winger is unlikely to get into a game during the Kings' opening-round series.

Kings' Jonny Brodzinski: Back in AHL

The American winger has been a solid two-way presence early in his career, as he's added eight points to complement a plus-7 rating through 40 games. Those numbers certainly don't jump off the page -- especially from a fantasy perspective -- but he's done it in just under 10 minutes of average ice time. Venerable pivot Jeff Carter (ankle) is nearing his return, so that could explain Brodzinski's "demotion" to the AHL.

Kings' Jonny Brodzinski: Receives promotion

Brodzinski has suited up in just two of the Kings' previous 11 outings, in which he logged a mere 7:37 of ice time per game. In those contests, the winger managed a paltry two shots, one block and minus-2 rating. If his production doesn't pick up, the Minnesota native will likely continue to warm a seat in the press box.

Kings' Jonny Brodzinski: Redirected to AHL affiliate

The All-Star break is already underway for the Kings, whereas AHL Ontario has games scheduled Friday and Saturday, so there will be no chance for a youngin' like Brodzinski to rest. Selected in the fifth round of the 2013 NHL Entry Draft, the 24-year-old hopefully will benefit from additional seasoning in the minors, since he's only added two points (both goals) through 23 NHL games this year.