LOS ANGELES — In a season that has seen relatively few trades so far, the Los Angeles Kings and Philadelphia Flyers gave us the first legitimate blockbuster deal since the 2015-16 season began last October, when the Flyers sent center Vincent Lecavalier and defenseman Luke Schenn to the Kings on January 6, in exchange for... Continue Reading →
LA Kings F Jordan Weal Remains Focused Despite Disappointing NHL Debut
ALSO: Don’t miss the first Sutter-ism of the 2015-16 season from head coach Darryl Sutter! With photo. EL SEGUNDO, CA — Throughout the history of the National Hockey League, young players have made their debut in the best hockey league in the world, with varying degrees of success. To be sure, many young players dream... Continue Reading →
Jordan Weal and Nick Shore: Who Has The Edge For LA Kings 3rd Line Center Spot?
EL SEGUNDO, CA — Only four days remain before the Los Angeles Kings begin the 2015-16 regular season on Wednesday, and as they prepare for their final pre-season game against the Colorado Avalanche in the annual Frozen Fury game tonight in Las Vegas, a big question mark hangs over their heads... ...who will be their... Continue Reading →
Frozen Royalty Video: LA Kings 2015 Training Camp – Day 3 Interviews
EL SEGUNDO, CA — Day 3 of the Los Angeles Kings 2015 Training Camp is in the books and the team is now preparing for their first pre-season contest of the 2015-16 season on Monday against the Phoenix Coyotes at Rabobank Arena in Bakersfield, California. Dwight King, Brian O’Neill, Jordan Weal spoke to the media... Continue Reading →
LA Kings LW Prospect Michael Mersch Is Powering His Way Towards The NHL
LOS ANGELES — Don’t look now, folks, but the Los Angeles Kings could have a star power forward in the making down on the farm, and it might not be who you think it is. “He’s as good as anybody in the American [Hockey] League level, and I don’t know if there’s any better at... Continue Reading →
LA Kings’ Rob Blake On Jordan Weal: “There’s Not A Lot of Players Like That Around”
PROSPECT WATCH: Los Angeles Kings forward prospect Jordan Weal went from a player with loads of doubt on his shoulders due to his size to one who dominated at the American Hockey League level. But will he be able to translate that to the National Hockey League? Audio interviews with Weal and Kings assistant general... Continue Reading →
From Doubts To Dominating: LA Kings F Prospect Jordan Weal Has Risen To The Top Of The AHL
PROSPECT WATCH: Frozen Royalty takes a close look at Los Angeles Kings forward prospect Jordan Weal, who could join the Kings in the coming season. In this story, Weal looked back on his 2014-15 season, including winning the 2015 Calder Cup Championship. Part 1 of a two-part story. LOS ANGELES — When forward Jordan Weal... Continue Reading →
LA Kings Center Prospect Jordan Weal Is “Doing Everything He Possibly Can To Become An NHL Player”
LA KINGS PROSPECT WATCH: Throughout the summer, Frozen Royalty will be taking a look at several of the Los Angeles Kings’ young prospects. In this installment, the focus is on 2010 third round pick, center Jordan Weal. Audio interviews with Weal and Kings assistant general manager Rob Blake are also included. LOS ANGELES — Center... Continue Reading →
Los Angeles Kings Add Possible Top Six Left Wing Prospect
LOS ANGELES — Just as the Los Angeles Kings were closing up shop on their 2013 Training Camp, and as the 2013-14 season was about to get underway, they acquired a new, young left wing prospect—a power forward with a scoring touch. That player just might have a chance to become a top six forward... Continue Reading →
Center Prospect Jordan Weal Is Turning Heads At LA Kings 2013 Training Camp
EL SEGUNDO, CA — With Anze Kopitar, Mike Richards and Jarret Stoll secure in their positions as the Los Angeles Kings’ top three centers, there is no room for a highly-skilled, young center prospect on the big club’s 2013-14 roster. But even with that knowledge, Jordan Weal, who was selected by the Kings in the... Continue Reading →
Frozen Royalty Audio/Video: LA Kings Sweep Rookie Tournament With Anaheim Ducks
EL SEGUNDO, CA — Patrik Bartosak stopped 25 shots, and Nick Shore scored the game-winning goal at 7:58 of the second period to lead the Los Angeles Kings rookies to a 3-2 victory over the Anaheim Ducks rookies at the Toyota Sports Center in El Segundo, California on September 9. With the win, the Kings... Continue Reading →
LA Kings Center Prospect Jordan Weal Talks About 2012-13 Season, Challenges Still Ahead
DEVELOPMENT CAMP COVERAGE: As the Los Angeles Kings enter Day 2 of their 2013 Development Camp, forward prospect Jordan Weal took some time to speak exclusively with Frozen Royalty about the 2012-13 season, his first full season with the Manchester Monarchs of the American Hockey League, and his first season at the professional level. LOS... Continue Reading →