2011-12 YEAR-IN-REVIEW: The Los Angeles Kings were struggling mightily, even after Darryl Sutter took over as head coach just before Christmas. Although things improved marginally, it took the recall of three rookies from the minor leagues, and a big trade, to allow the Kings to play the brand of hockey that would allow them to... Continue Reading →
Los Angeles Kings Add Six Prospects During 2012 NHL Entry Draft
DRAFT COVERAGE: Even though they had the last pick in the first round of the 2012 NHL Entry Draft, the Los Angeles Kings added six prospects to the fold this weekend. Also: news on veteran player signings, and an upcoming change to the coaching staff. LOS ANGELES — Despite having the last pick in the... Continue Reading →
Speed, Consistency and Trust Comes From LA Kings’ Balance Throughout Lineup
LOS ANGELES AND EL SEGUNDO, CA — For a rather fleeting couple of days, the Los Angeles Kings got to enjoy the view from above, looking down from first place in the Pacific Division, and third place in the Western Conference, at several teams below them in the standings, all vying for the handful of... Continue Reading →
LA Kings Blue Liner Slava Voynov Shines Offensively, But Is Still Learning To Play In His Own End
EL SEGUNDO, CA — Since he scored two goals, including the game-winner, in just his sixth National Hockey League game, a 5-2 victory for the Los Angeles Kings at Dallas on October 27, 2011, rookie defenseman Slava Voynov has shown that he is no longer just an NHL prospect. Rather, he has proven to be... Continue Reading →
Los Angeles Kings Defenseman Alec Martinez Quietly Getting The Job Done, Especially On Power Play
EL SEGUNDO, CA — Since he was acquired by the Los Angeles Kings on February 24, 2012, forward Jeff Carter has had the desired impact, scoring five goals and adding two assists for seven points in nine games (through games played on March 15, 2012). His presence also gives the Kings two dangerous lines for... Continue Reading →
LA Kings React To Carter-Johnson Trade; Wait For Possible Other Skate To Drop
EL SEGUNDO, CA — The morning after the blockbuster deal that sent defenseman Jack Johnson, along with a conditional first round draft pick, to the Columbus Blue Jackets, in exchange for forward Jeff Carter, both determination and a bit of shock seemed to be apparent in the Los Angeles Kings dressing room following their practice... Continue Reading →
LA Kings Acquire Shoot-First Forward Jeff Carter…Just Don’t Expect Him To Be Their Savior
EL SEGUNDO, CA — Desperate for scoring, and to keep his job, Los Angeles Kings President/General Manager Dean Lombardi has sent talented defenseman Jack Johnson and a conditional first round draft pick to the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for center Jeff Carter. Should the Kings miss the playoffs this season, the first round pick... Continue Reading →
It’s Time For LA Kings GM Dean Lombardi To Address His Team’s Futility
LOS ANGELES AND EL SEGUNDO, CA — Through 58 games of the 2011-12 season, one thing is now irrefutable. When it comes to scoring goals, the Los Angeles Kings are an embarrassing lesson in futility. There are many opinions and theories out there, attempting to explain the Kings’ woeful inability to score goals. Many point... Continue Reading →
Los Angeles Kings Can’t Afford To Keep Giving Points Away
LOS ANGELES AND EL SEGUNDO, CA — 48 games into the 2011-12 National Hockey League season, the Los Angeles Kings have a 23-15-10 record, good for 56 points. That puts them in second place in the Pacific Division, one point behind the San Jose Sharks (through games played on January 20), and in seventh place... Continue Reading →
Key To Unlocking The Los Angeles Kings’ Offense Is Getting Pucks, Bodies To The Net
LOS ANGELES AND EL SEGUNDO, CA — On January 9, the Los Angeles Kings, owners of the worst offense in the National Hockey League, averaging just 2.09 goals per game, miraculously scored five goals against the Alexander Ovechkin-led Washington Capitals, in a decisive 5-2 victory, shocking a sell-out crowd of 18,118 fans at Staples Center... Continue Reading →
2011 Holiday Season Has Los Angeles Kings Looking To Darryl Sutter As Their Savior
EL SEGUNDO AND LOS ANGELES, CA — On this Christmas Day 2011, families around the world are celebrating the holiday season, while young children, who have been dreaming for weeks about what Santa Claus might bring them, are, hopefully, waking to find that their dreams have come true. For the Los Angeles Kings, they are... Continue Reading →
LA Kings GM Dean Lombardi Lays Responsibility For Terry Murray’s Dismissal On Players’ Shoulders
LOS ANGELES — With his team failing to live up to lofty, but well-deserved expectations, Los Angeles Kings President/General Manager Dean Lombardi made the move that has been all but expected since late Sunday night. On Monday, he fired head coach Terry Murray, and named assistant coach John Stevens as interim head coach. Murray, 61,... Continue Reading →
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