LOS ANGELES — No matter how one feels or thinks about the big trade, for fans of the Los Angeles Kings, and for those who are, in any way, associated with the franchise, this one hurts. Indeed, when the ice chips finally settled after the Kings 6-5 shootout win at Winnipeg on February 28, now-former... Continue Reading →
LOS ANGELES — Although it is too early in the 2021 National Hockey League season to draw a lot of conclusions about any team, after six games, there are reasons for optimism as well as cause for concern when it comes to the Los Angeles Kings. With a 2-2-2 record after six games, the Kings... Continue Reading →
LOS ANGELES – On a night where the Los Angeles Kings dropped a 4-2 decision to the Boston Bruins, allowing two, very late goals after they tied the game, 2-2, the Kings had two other stories of note from this game. First, defenseman Matt Roy, who was selected by the Kings in the seventh round... Continue Reading →
EL SEGUNDO, CA — The hockey gods sure seem to have it in for the Los Angeles Kings this season. Indeed, they have gotten off to a horrendous start with the worst record in the National Hockey League and one would be hard pressed to identify any positive sign indicating that significant improvement is coming... Continue Reading →
EL SEGUNDO, CA — The Los Angeles Kings held an optional practice on Sunday, February 26, before their afternoon flight to St. Paul, Minnesota where they will skate against the Minnesota Wild tonight. Goaltenders Jonathan Quick and Peter Budaj both skated in the optional practice and after the skate, Budaj spoke exclusively with Frozen Royalty,... Continue Reading →
2016 NHL DRAFT: The biggest need in the Los Angeles Kings player pipeline is in goal, with only one drafted goaltender prospect in their development system who is a long way away from the professional ranks. This story will look at the current situation and how it impacts their’ approach to the 2016 NHL Draft.... Continue Reading →
On March 3, 2016, prior to the start of the Montreal Canadiens vs. Los Angeles Kings game at Staples Center in Los Angeles, I was a guest on MontrealHockeyTalk.com’s pre-game show during their Behind Enemy Lines segment, sharing what’s been happening with the Kings of late with hosts Kosta Papoulias (Coach K) and Tony Healey.... Continue Reading →
On December 17, 2015, prior to the start of the Los Angeles Kings vs. Montreal Canadiens game at the Bell Centre in Montreal, I was a guest on MontrealHockeyTalk.com’s pre-game show during their Behind Enemy Lines segment, sharing what’s been happening with the Kings of late with hosts Steven Hindle, Steve Farnham, and “Coach K.”... Continue Reading →
ALSO: Don’t miss the latest Sutter-ism from Los Angeles Kings head coach Darryl Sutter! EL SEGUNDO, CA — The Los Angeles Kings are a surprising 0-2 to start the 2015-16 National Hockey League regular season, and although they were better in their second game, a 4-1 loss to the Arizona Coyotes on October 9 at... Continue Reading →
LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Kings President/General Manager Dean Lombardi held another one of his patented, epic media conference calls on June 2, 2015, and during that call, he made it crystal-clear that he is expecting much more next season from his top three players, Drew Doughty, Anze Kopitar and Jonathan Quick. Lombardi stressed that... Continue Reading →
AUDIO: Includes audio of media interviews with Matt Greene, Jake Muzzin and head coach Darryl Sutter after practice on Feburary 23, 2015. EL SEGUNDO, CA — After winning seven straight games to move themselves, for at least one day, anyway, into third place in the Pacific Division, the Los Angeles Kings are firing on all... Continue Reading →
LOS ANGELES — Although the Los Angeles Kings disappointed their fans in a 7-6 overtime loss to the Nashville Predators earlier in the afternoon on January 3, the mood was still rather festive at Tip A King 2015, held at the LA Live event deck hours later. Tip A King is an annual event held... Continue Reading →
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