With training camp right around the corner, we are previewing each player on the LA Kings roster. Up next: Frederic Allard!
Frederic Allard
Biography
Birthdate: December 27, 1997
Birthplace: St. Sauveur, Canada
Height: 6’1″
Weight: 185 lbs
Position: Defenseman
Shoots: Right
Drafted: 3rd round, 78th overall, 2016 NHL Entry Draft by Nashville
2021-2022 Season
Allard didn’t start the year in the LA Kings organization as he started the 2021-2022 campaign with the Nashville Predators’ AHL team in Milwaukee. Allard didn’t play any games with the big club in Nashville as he spent the entire year in the AHL with the Admirals.
In 36 games with the Admirals, Allard recorded one goal and four assists for five points. With the Ontario Reign needing help on the blue line because of call-ups to the Kings, LA acquired Allard in exchange for forward Brayden Burke on March 21st. Allard would immediately report to Ontario for the rest of the year.
With the Reign, Allard played in 15 games and recorded 10 points. The veteran blueliner spent time on both the second and third defense pair and occasional time on the power-play when Helge Grans got hurt. When filling in on the power-play, the Reign didn’t miss a beat as Allard looked comfortable filling in.
We've acquired defenseman Frederic Allard from the Nashville Predators in exchange for forward Brayden Burke.
Allard has been assigned to the @ontarioreign (AHL).
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— LA Kings (@LAKings) March 21, 2022
2022-2023 Outlook
The Reign brought back Allard on a one-year, two-way contract extension for this upcoming season. If Jordan Spence returns to Ontario, which seems to most likely happen, I would expect Allard to play on the third defense pair. If any injuries and call-ups arise, Allard can move up and down the defense pairings like last year.
Allard is not much of a scoring threat but is good defensively. If needed, having Allard fill in on the power-play isn’t a bad idea since he did a good job doing so late in the year. He has good vision and a heavy shot. This year Reign fans will get to see a full season of what Allard brings to the table.
(Main photo credit: Ontario Reign)