FROM FIERCE ‘FOE’ TO FRIEND

Three playoff matchups gave L.A. plenty of insight into what Warren Foegele could do in the right role

BY JARED CLINTON

SAVE THE PAY, PROMINENCE and athletic ability, a major difference between big-leaguers and us regular folk is that, for us, changing employers doesn’t necessarily mean walking into enemy territory. Alas, in the rough-and-tumble world of the NHL, it’s not uncommon that enemies become friends overnight. Such is the case for Warren Foegele. Over the past three seasons as a member of the Edmonton Oilers, Foegele has had a hand in breaking the collective hearts of the Los Angeles Kings, meeting and defeating the club in three consecutive first-round playoff affairs. When the 28-year-old hit the open market as an unrestricted free agent this summer, though, the Kings were among the first clubs to come calling, and with a three-year, $10.5-million offer, Foegele couldn’t refuse. And wouldn’t you know it? Somehow, swapping uniforms…

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