EL SEGUNDO, CA — On March 20, the Los Angeles Kings announced that defenseman Denis Gauthier will miss the next one to two weeks with an “upper body injury,” believed to be a hand injury. They also activated winger Justin Williams from injured reserve and have recalled defenseman Davis Drewiske from the Manchester Monarchs of... Continue Reading →
Gauthier Suspended Two Games For Hit On Marleau
TORONTO — Hours before the Los Angeles Kings were to hit the ice against the Phoenix Coyotes at Staples Center (1:00 PM PST, Feburary 21), the National Hockey League announced that Kings defenseman Denis Gauthier was suspended for two games for for his hit on San Jose Sharks center Patrick Marleau during their game on... Continue Reading →
Los Angeles Kings: Things Are Coming Together…For Now, Anyway
ANALYSIS: Things appear to be coming together for the Los Angeles Kings, who are on a 5-1-1 hot streak. But can they keep it going? LOS ANGELES — Last season, the Los Angeles Kings stumbled and bumbled their way out of the gate and found themselves way, way out of playoff contention before mid-December. But... Continue Reading →
Los Angeles Kings Defenseman Denis Gauthier Suspended Five Games; Drewiske Recalled
TORONTO — On February 2, the National Hockey League suspended Los Angeles Kings defenseman Denis Gauthier for five games without pay, the result of a hit on Montreal Canadiens defenseman Josh Gorges during their game at Montreal on January 31. At 3:50 of the second period, Gauthier laid out Gorges with a vicious hit along... Continue Reading →
Los Angeles Kings: Still In The Playoff Hunt
LOS ANGELES — A little over two weeks ago, the Los Angeles Kings were circling the drain as they often do around this time of year, spiraling quickly out of playoff contention. After their last game at Staples Center before leaving the friendly confines for a three-game road trip, the Kings knew they were about... Continue Reading →
Los Angeles Kings GM Dean Lombardi Excited About Defense
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: As we end 2008 and ring in the New Year, I sat down with Los Angeles Kings President/General Manager Dean Lombardi to talk about his team, their progress in their rebuilding plan and much more. Part 2 is coming soon right here on Frozen Royalty. LOS ANGELES — As the Los Angeles Kings... Continue Reading →
Kings Take Advantage of Undisciplined Ducks
LOS ANGELES — Southern California’s National Hockey League teams are both off to slow starts this season. The two teams met at Staples Center on Tuesday night and obviously, something had to give. The Stanley Cup-contending but underachieving Anaheim Ducks have looked like anything but a contender in the very young 2008-09 season, while the... Continue Reading →
2008-09 Los Angeles Kings: Defense and Goaltending Will Be Key
SEASON PREVIEW: A comprehensive, detailed look at what might be for the 2008-09 Los Angeles Kings. LOS ANGELES — Immediately upon being hired by the Los Angeles Kings as their new head coach on July 17, 2008, Terry Murray clearly stated that the top priority for his new team would be improving their defensive play,... Continue Reading →
LA Kings Dean Lombardi Answers His Critics
The following is the first in a series about Los Angeles Kings President/General Manager Dean Lombardi, his rebuilding plan and how it is being received by fans. EL SEGUNDO, CA — The 2008 off-season has been a relatively quiet one for the Los Angeles Kings. To be sure, outside of the 2008 National Hockey League... Continue Reading →
Free Agency Week Wrap-Up
EL SEGUNDO, CA — While many of the National Hockey League teams were signing unrestricted free agents starting on July 1, the Los Angeles Kings parted ways with two of their veteran defensemen, one being traded away while the other bolted for greener pastures. On June 29, just three days before the unrestricted free agent... Continue Reading →
