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Kings expect d-man Mitchell at camp

Willie Mitchell

Willie Mitchell #33 of the Los Angeles Kings skates against the New Jersey Devils during Game Five of the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Final at the Prudential Center on June 9, 2012 in Newark, New Jersey. (June 8, 2012 - Source: Elsa/Getty Images North America)

The Los Angeles Kings are expecting defenseman Willie Mitchell to be ready for the opening of next week’s training camp, according to Helene Elliott of the L.A. Times.

Mitchell missed the entire 2013 season with a knee injury, and he, in turn, was missed by the Kings. (We explored his importance to the team here.)

However, it should be noted that Mitchell and the Kings haven’t always been on the same page when it’s come to this particular injury, so it will be interesting to see if the 36-year-old is indeed ready and willing to play hockey again. And if he is, can he stay healthy?