2024 Stats
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23
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31
PP Pts
7
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16
PIM
46
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2025 Fantasy Outlook
Byfield was unable to expand on his breakout year from 2023-24, producing 23 goals and 54 points over 81 regular-season appearances in 2024-25. The 2020 second-overall selection played much of the season in a middle-six role, which likely hindered him from producing offense at a higher rate. The 6-foot-5 power forward has a unique blend of size, speed and skill, but until he can earn a consistent role in the top six, Byfield may have already hit his ceiling. Still, the 23-year-old has a plus-42 rating in his career and saw his ice time increase from 16:29 two seasons ago to 18:37 this past campaign, so he’s on the right trajectory in his development. The hulking center is probably a safe bet to hit the 20-goal and 50-point marks again, but the presence of Anze Kopitar and Phillip Danault up the middle may impede Byfield’s overall production. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a five-year, $31.25 million contract extension with the Kings in July of 2024.
Opens scoring in loss
Byfield scored a goal on three shots, added three hits and went minus-2 in Thursday's 6-4 loss to the Oilers in Game 6.
ANALYSIS
Byfield went quiet in the middle of the series with no points from Game 3 to Game 5. He struck early Thursday, but the Oilers had a 3-2 lead after one period and led the rest of the way. Byfield finished this postseason with four points, 18 shots on net, 14 hits and a minus-7 rating over six appearances. He's just 22 years old, so he has plenty of time to continue growing his game, which will eventually need to include finding another level in the playoffs.
Byfield went quiet in the middle of the series with no points from Game 3 to Game 5. He struck early Thursday, but the Oilers had a 3-2 lead after one period and led the rest of the way. Byfield finished this postseason with four points, 18 shots on net, 14 hits and a minus-7 rating over six appearances. He's just 22 years old, so he has plenty of time to continue growing his game, which will eventually need to include finding another level in the playoffs.
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2024–25 Time On Ice Stats
- Average Time On Ice: 18:37
- Average Power Play TOI: 1:59
- Average Short-Handed TOI: 1:36
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After contributing a mere eight goals and 32 points in 93 games over his previous two seasons, Byfield broke out in 2023-24 with 20 tallies and 35 assists over 80 regular-season contests. He also set new personal bests with 161 shots on net, 66 hits, 19 blocked shots and 14 power-play points. Byfield received an increased role, spending most of his playing time on the first line and seeing action on the top power-play unit. He was rewarded in the offseason with a five-year, $31.25 million contract extension. Byfield only recorded two goals and seven assists in 23 games to finish the regular season, which is concerning, however, his improvements indicate a positive trend for his fantasy value in 2024-25 as long as he maintains his spots in the lineup alongside Anze Kopitar and Adrian Kempe at even strength and on the man advantage.
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Tallies in Game 2 win
Byfield scored a goal on three shots, added two PIM and logged four hits in Wednesday's 6-2 win over the Oilers in Game 2.
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Two points in series opener
Byfield recorded a goal, an assist, three shots and three hits in Monday's 6-5 win over the Oilers in Game 1.
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Expected to play Thursday
Byfield (upper body) is expected to return to the lineup versus Calgary on Thursday, John Hoven of SiriusXM NHL Network Radio reports.
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Not playing Tuesday
Byfield (upper body) won't be in the lineup versus the Kraken on Tuesday, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.
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Departs Monday's game
Byfield sustained an upper-body injury in Monday's 5-0 win over Edmonton.
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Extension forthcoming
Byfield and the Kings are expected to announce a long-term extension Monday, Russell Morgan of Hockey Royalty reports.
ANALYSIS
Byfield is a restricted free agent following the expiration of his entry-level deal, so it shouldn't come as a surprise to see the Kings locking the youngster up long-term. The Ontario native appears to have taken the next step in his development, playing in 80 regular-season contests this past year in which he racked up 20 goals and 35 helpers, including 14 power-play points. If he continues to develop, Byfield should be capable of improving upon those numbers during the 2024-25 season.
Byfield is a restricted free agent following the expiration of his entry-level deal, so it shouldn't come as a surprise to see the Kings locking the youngster up long-term. The Ontario native appears to have taken the next step in his development, playing in 80 regular-season contests this past year in which he racked up 20 goals and 35 helpers, including 14 power-play points. If he continues to develop, Byfield should be capable of improving upon those numbers during the 2024-25 season.