EL SEGUNDO, CA — Around this time last year, Los Angeles Kings coaches really liked the speed and skill that rookie forward Adrian Kempe brought to their lineup. Indeed, they were impressed with his play on the offensive side of the puck. But as much as they were enamored with his offensive talents, they had... Continue Reading →
EL SEGUNDO, CA — As the Los Angeles Kings emerge from a 2018 pre-season that saw them win just one game, questions abound regarding their outlook for the fast-approaching 2018-19 season. But as they look at their immediate future, they are also keeping the more distant future firmly in mind and that task is now... Continue Reading →
EL SEGUNDO, CA — Although it is difficult to find a silver lining in a rather lopsided, 7-4 loss to the Anaheim Ducks in pre-season action at Honda Center on September 26, one player who stood out for the Los Angeles Kings was left wing prospect Austin Wagner, who scored on a breakaway goal at... Continue Reading →
EL SEGUNDO, CA — Last season, rookie left wing Alex Iafallo made quite the impression, earning the Los Angeles Kings top left wing spot on a line with Dustin Brown and Anze Kopitar. Iafallo spent the vast majority of the season on that line. But the Kings were hoping for more production from Iafallo, who... Continue Reading →
EL SEGUNDO, CA — As the Los Angeles Kings 2018 training camp enters its fifth day and with their first pre-season games being played tonight (a split-squad doubleheader against the Arizona Coyotes with games at Staples Center in Los Angeles and at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Arizona), their young players are working hard to... Continue Reading →
EL SEGUNDO, CA AND LAS VEGAS, NV — Those who follow the National Hockey League Draft know that beyond the top ten picks—in leaner years, maybe beyond the top five—the draft is one big crapshoot. To be sure, NHL scouts have their lists, ranking available prospects and sometimes, they find those later-round gems who, sooner... Continue Reading →
The young prospects of the Los Angeles Kings did not fare well in the 2018 Rookie Tournament, hosted by the Vegas Golden Knights earlier this week, losing all three games to their peers from the Anaheim Ducks, Arizona Coyotes and the Golden Knights. The Kings lost to the Ducks, 8-3 on September 9, 4-2 on... Continue Reading →
LOS ANGELES — Star forward Ilya Kovalchuk’s return to the National Hockey League officially began on July 1, when he signed a three-year deal worth $6.25 million per season with the Los Angeles Kings. But his introduction to the local media here in Southern California got off to an inauspicious start. Earlier in the week,... Continue Reading →
LOS ANGELES — In April 2006, when Dean Lombardi took over as general manager of the Los Angeles Kings, he insisted that they invest significant resources in scouting and development, which had never been done before in the history of the franchise. That move paid off, big time, as the Kings were finally able to... Continue Reading →
FROZEN ROYALTY EXCLUSIVE: This is rather late, but due to various circumstances, this story has been delayed. But now, here’s an in-depth look at most of the Los Angeles Kings late round picks in the 2018 NHL Draft featuring exclusive comments from Mark Yanetti, the Director of Amateur Scouting for the Kings. LOS ANGELES —... Continue Reading →
EL SEGUNDO, CA — Brand, spanking new draft pick, forward prospect Akil Thomas, had a bit of a rough start in his first exposure to the Los Angeles Kings. Indeed, Thomas, who was selected by the Kings in the second found (51st overall) of the 2018 National Hockey League Draft on June 23, 2018, arrived... Continue Reading →
FROZEN ROYALTY EXCLUSIVE: Our coverage of the 2018 National Hockey League Draft continues with more from an exclusive interview with Los Angeles Kings Director of Amateur Scouting Mark Yanetti. In Part 2, we go in-depth regarding the Kings second round pick, center Akil Thomas, comments that you can read only here on Frozen Royalty. LOS... Continue Reading →
