Kings first practice

The Kings take the ice for their first practice, less than a week before the lockout shortened season starts at the Toyota Sports Center.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

The Kings take the ice for their first practice, less than a week before the lockout shortened season starts.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

The Kings take the ice for their first practice, less than a week before the lockout shortened season starts at the Toyota Sports Center.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Coach Darryl Sutter leads the LA Kings in it’s first practice of the 2013 NHL season at the Toyota Sports Complex.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Young fans look on as LA Kings players head to the locker room after their first practice of the 2013 NHL season at the Toyota Sports Complex.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Kings winger Simon Gagne leaves the ice after the team’s first practice of the 2013 season at the Toyota Sports Complex.   (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)