9th year veteran left wing heavyweight, D.J. King(15) sure took his time figuring out what ice he was going to put his skates down on for the 2012/2013 season.
With less than a couple of months remaining, the 6’3″ 230 lbs. forward signed with the Ontario Reign of the ECHL.
He’s only ever played 5 games in the league in his sophomore season but has 118 NHL and 218 AHL games to his credit.
Originally a St. Louis Blues‘ 6th round pick in the 2002 draft (#190 overall), the 28-year old forward was without a contract after spending two years on a 1-way contract with Washington Capitals but played mostly with their minor league affiliate Hershey Bears.
He spent his first 6 seasons in the Blues‘ prospect system, managing to play one full campaign with the team in 2006/2007.
Known more for his brut strength on the ice than his power forward, point scoring capabilities he has easily always been the type of skater feared by opponents.
In his first game with the Reign, the 28-year old introduced himself with a first period fight and even got an assists in the 4-1 win.
