It’s all familiar to Kings rookie

For most players attending rookie camps around the NHL this week, getting familiar with their new professional surroundings is half the battle.

But not for forward Brady Murray, one of 28 players attending the Kings’ six-day rookie camp, which began Monday at the Toyota Sports Center in El Segundo.

“I guess you could say that I know my way around as far as rookies go,” said Murray, son of St. Louis Coach Andy Murray, who coached the Kings from 1999 to 2006. “I’ve been coming to [the Kings’] rookie camps since I was 16. But things are a little different right now.”

Murray, who turned 23 last month, was drafted by the Kings in the fifth round (152nd overall) in 2003 but has not played a game for the organization. In a way, Murray is glad that his father, who was fired in March 2006, is no longer around.

“It was a situation that no matter what, some people would say that I was only here because of my dad,” said the younger Murray, who signed a multiyear entry-level contract with the Kings in May after two seasons of playing for Rapperswil-Jona of the Swiss league.

“It used to get under my skin a little, so it’s good that I get a chance now to show what I can do. . . . I’m excited about getting an opportunity to compete.”

Murray, 5 feet 9 and 165 pounds, is known for his speed and skating balance, which helps make up for his small stature. Murray’s style has turned some heads and he’s coming off an impressive season in the Swiss league, where he scored 12 goals and 32 points in 38 games.

The Kings, who still have a couple of roster spots up for grabs, like Murray’s upside and are closely watching his development in camp, a situation Murray said he’s happy to be in.

“All I can do is work as hard as I can and let everything fall where it falls,” said Murray, who played for the University of North Dakota from 2003 to 2005, scoring 66 points in 62 games. “I like this coaching staff. They make you put in long days and work on everything to help you improve as a player. . . . This is a good place for me.”

The rookie camp -- free to the public -- will continue until Saturday and features an intrasquad game Friday night at the Toyota Sports Center. The Kings’ full-team training camp will begin Monday, with their first preseason game against the Ducks at the Honda Center on Sept. 13.

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