LOS ANGELES — Scoring 28 goals with the Manchester Monarchs of the American Hockey League this season, right wing prospect Tyler Toffoli was so good in the AHL, that he was named to the AHL’s All-Rookie Team on April 10, and as the Outstanding Rookie on April 12. Even more impressive is that Toffoli was... Continue Reading →
LA Kings LW Prospect Andy Andreoff Is Catching Up To Pace Of The Game In The AHL
LOS ANGELES — Almost from the moment he was selected by the Los Angeles Kings in the third round (80th overall) of the 2011 National Hockey League Entry Draft, left wing Andy Andreoff made it clear that he was going to leave his mark, one way or the other. Shortly after the 2011 draft, Andreoff... Continue Reading →
Could LA Kings 2012 First Round Pick Tanner Pearson Be Better Than Advertised?
LOS ANGELES — For much of their very recent history, the Los Angeles Kings have had high, first round selections in the National Hockey League Entry Draft, picks they used to select players such as star defenseman Drew Doughty, who was the second overall pick in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft. Other top-15 draft picks... Continue Reading →
Frozen Royalty Audio: LA Kings 2012 Development Camp
2012 DEVELOPMENT CAMP COVERAGE: The Los Angeles Kings 2012 Development Camp began on Friday, July 6. Frozen Royalty’s coverage of the their young prospects continues with audio interviews, both from Media Day on July 9, and some exclusive telephone interviews. EL SEGUNDO, CA — The Los Angeles Kings’ five-day 2012 Development Camp ends late this... Continue Reading →
LA Kings Prospect Andy Andreoff Hopes To Leave A Mark In Manchester In 2012-13
2012 DEVELOPMENT CAMP EXCLUSIVE: The Los Angeles Kings 2012 Development Camp began on Friday, July 6. Frozen Royalty continues its coverage of the Kings’ young prospects with a look at left wing Andy Andreoff, a third round draft pick in 2011. LOS ANGELES — Last fall, left wing prospect Andy Andreoff was busy turning some... Continue Reading →
Down On The Farm With The Manchester Monarchs: Blue Line Corps May Be Their Greatest Asset
DOWN ON THE FARM: Between goaltending and their defensive corps, the Manchester Monarchs’ greatest strength will be on their side of the red line in the 2011-12 season. LOS ANGELES AND EL SEGUNDO, CA — The Manchester Monarchs, the primary minor league affiliate of the Los Angeles Kings, are 1-1 after their first two games... Continue Reading →
Frozen Royalty Audio: Anaheim Ducks JV Team Has Easy Time With LA Kings Varsity In Pre-Season Action
LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Kings “varsity” faced the Anaheim Ducks “junior varsity” team in pre-season action at Staples Center on Sunday night, but the results were not what you would expect, as the Ducks were dominant from start to finish, handing the Kings a 3-1 defeat. Indeed, the Ducks dressed veterans Andrew Cogliano,... Continue Reading →
Frozen Royalty Audio: Phoenix Coyotes vs. Los Angeles Kings – Rookie Tournament 2011, Game 1
EL SEGUNDO, CA — The Phoenix Coyotes rookies are in town this week to face the Los Angeles Kings rookies in the annual Rookie Tournament between the young prospects of the two teams. In Game 1 of the two-game tourney, the Coyotes rookies stormed back from a 6-3 deficit after two periods for a come-from-behind,... Continue Reading →
Los Angeles Kings’ 2011 Late-Round Draft Picks Working To Beat Long Odds
EL SEGUNDO, CA — The National Hockey League Entry Draft is one huge crapshoot in terms of teams landing prospects who will make it to the NHL level to stay, let alone big stars, even for those who are lucky enough to be first round picks.For those who end up being selected in later rounds,... Continue Reading →
Frozen Royalty Audio: 2011 Los Angeles Kings Development Camp – Part 1
EL SEGUNDO, CA — The Los Angeles Kings 2011 Development Camp for their young prospects was already well underway by the time their first on-ice session that was open to the public and the media on July 11 came around. The prospects were put through their paces in drills and a scrimmage game, and several... Continue Reading →
Even Without A First Round Pick, LA Kings Are Looking For Big Things From Their 2011 Draft Class
LOS ANGELES — The 2011 National Hockey League Entry Draft, held at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota, June 24-25, was expected to be quite uneventful for the Los Angeles Kings, who did not have a pick in the first round after they traded it to the Edmonton Oilers at the trade deadline... Continue Reading →