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Jake Muzzin Will Get Another Shot After LA Kings Lose Defenseman Matt Greene

January 22, 2013 by 2 Comments

LA Kings defenseman Matt Greene (left), shown here with left
wing Dustin Penner (right), will miss approximately three
months of action due to a back injury.
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EL SEGUNDO, CA — A major concern for National Hockey League teams coming out of the nearly four-month lockout was conditioning and injuries, both of which will be significant factors, especially early in the season.

The latter has already hit the Los Angeles Kings hard, with center Anze Kopitar and defenseman Willie Mitchell starting the season as non-roster players due to knee injuries.

But Kopitar is set to return to the lineup on January 22, when the Kings skate at Colorado, and Mitchell skated in a full practice today for the first time since last season. But the big news is that veteran, rugged, stay-at-home defenseman Matt Greene suffered what is believed to be a herniated disc in his back during the Kings’ season opener against the Chicago Blackhawks on January 19.

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LA Kings Training Camp Update: Kopitar Ahead Of Schedule?

January 17, 2013 by 4 Comments

TRAINING CAMP: Los Angeles Kings star center Anze Kopitar looks awfully good in practice. What are the chances of him returning to the lineup in time for Saturday’s season opener? That and more, including comments from Jake Muzzin and Darryl Sutter, can be found here. Raw audio interviews also available.

Los Angeles Kings center Anze Kopitar appears be ahead of schedule in his recovery from an MCL sprain. Could he be back in the lineup for
the season opener on January 19, 2013?
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EL SEGUNDO, CA — Just two days away from raising the Stanley Cup banner against the Chicago Blackhawks in their season opener on January 19 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, injured center Anze Kopitar was skating hard in a full practice with no visible difficulty.

“I’m feeling pretty good,” said Kopitar, who suffered a sprained medial collateral ligament in his right knee during his last game with Mora IK (Sweden). “I’ve had a couple of days of full practice with the team. It didn’t blow up on me, and it didn’t feel sore, so I guess I’m on the right track.”

“It’s a little uncomfortable because of my brace, but it’s just a matter of getting used to it, pretty much forgetting that I wear it,” added Kopitar. “Soreness or pain? There’s nothing there.”

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LA Kings Training Camp: King, Nolan Looking Forward To Proving Themselves In First Full NHL Season; Hickey Dishes On His Future

January 17, 2013 by 4 Comments

TRAINING CAMP: Left wings Dwight King and Jordan Nolan shared their thoughts about the coming season, as well as what playing in the American Hockey League during the lockout did for their conditioning and preparation for the NHL season. Also, defenseman prospect Thomas Hickey talked about his future in the weeks before he was claimed off waivers by the New York Islanders.

Los Angeles Kings left wing Jordan Nolan.
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EL SEGUNDO, CA — Last season, forward Jeff Carter coming to the Los Angeles Kings from the Columbus Blue Jackets made all the headlines as being the lynch pin, at least from the player personnel aspect, to the Kings’ dominating run through the playoffs, on their way to their first Stanley Cup Championship in the 45-year history of the franchise.

But even though they didn’t get as much of the media exposure, just as important was the contributions of three rookies, left wings Dwight King and Jordan Nolan, along with defenseman Slava Voynov.

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