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 →
Frozen Royalty Audio: Gaborik, Pearson, Shore After 4-3 Win Over Edmonton
LOS ANGELES — Tanner Pearson scored a goal and tallied two assists, Marian Gaborik scored a goal and added an assist, and both Milan Lucic and Nick Shore scored a goal each, leading the Los Angeles Kings to a 4-3 win over the Edmonton Oilers at Staples Center on Saturday night. Despite the four-goal outburst... 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 →
Sutter Issues Challenge To LA Kings Center Prospect Nick Shore
AUDIO: Includes an interview with Los Angeles Kings center prospect Nick Shore. EL SEGUNDO, CA — On March 2, 2015, a day when 24 trades involving 43 players were made in the National Hockey League, the Los Angeles Kings decided to stand pat, having already acquired veteran defenseman Andrej Sekera on February 25, in exchange... Continue Reading →
9-Year-Old Cancer Patient, Hockey Player Grace Bowen Gets Royal Treatment From The LA Kings
LOS ANGELES — On a night when the Los Angeles Kings earned a much-needed 5-3 win over the Calgary Flames at Staples Center in Los Angeles, they honored former head coach Barry Melrose during one of their Legends Nights. But they also honored one very special guest. On February 12, nine-year-old Grace Bowen, who played... Continue Reading →
You Might Be Wondering, “What Now,” But Not The LA Kings
EL SEGUNDO AND LOS ANGELES, CA — After losing right wing Tyler Toffoli to mononucleosis, seeing left wing Tanner Pearson slide, feet first, into the end boards, suffering a fractured fibula, and knowing that the Los Angeles Kings are not playing well in their own zone, many are probably wondering... What now? But the Kings... Continue Reading →
Frozen Royalty Audio: LA Kings, Arizona Coyotes Split Shootouts In Split-Squad Pre-Season Games
LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Kings and the Arizona Coyotes opened their 2014-15 pre-season schedule by splitting shootout victories in split-squad games at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Arizona and at Staples Center in Los Angeles. Mike Richards scored two goals, Tanner Pearson scored a goal and added an assist, and Nic Dowd scored... Continue Reading →
LA Kings Center Prospect Nick Shore Doesn’t Stand Out, But That’s A Good Thing
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 2011 third round pick, center Nick Shore. An audio interview with Kings assistant general manager Rob Blake is also included. LOS ANGELES — He may... Continue Reading →
Skating, Quickness Are Obstacles In LA Kings Prospect Andy Andreoff’s Path To The NHL
LOS ANGELES — Early on during the Los Angeles Kings’ 2013 Training Camp, there was more than just a murmur or two that rugged forward prospect Andy Andreoff had a legitimate chance to make the big club’s roster to start the 2013-14 National Hockey League season. Despite that, the 22-year-old, 6-1, 217-pound native of Pickering,... Continue Reading →
LA Kings Center Prospect Nick Shore Is “Still Looking To Get Things Going” This Season
LOS ANGELES — With forwards Tanner Pearson, Tyler Toffoli, and Linden Vey all up with the big club after having been recalled by the Los Angeles Kings in recent days, filling roster spots left vacant by the likes of veteran forwards Jeff Carter, Kyle Clifford, Matt Greene, and Jarret Stoll, who are all out of... Continue Reading →
Scott Sabourin Struggled “Big Time” After Great Training Camp With LA Kings
LOS ANGELES — As reported on November 13, Los Angeles Kings right wing prospect Scott Sabourin made quite the impression on the Kings’ brain trust with his strong, surprising performance during rookie camp and training camp last September. Sabourin was invited to the Kings’ training camp on a tryout basis after being signed to an... 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 →