Part 2 of a two-part story on Los Angeles Kings defenseman prospect Mikey Anderson. Be sure to read Part 1 first! EL SEGUNDO, CA — As reported in this space on February 2, Los Angeles Kings defenseman prospect Mikey Anderson got a long, hard look during the team’s 2019 training camp and has continued to... Continue Reading →
In-Depth Look at LA Kings Defenseman Prospect Mikey Anderson – Part 1
Part 1 of a two-part story on Los Angeles Kings promising young defenseman prospect Mikey Anderson. Look for Part 2 on February 5, 2020. EL SEGUNDO, CA — He may not be the flashiest player in the world. Nevertheless, Mikey Anderson, a fresh-faced, young defenseman prospect, made a strong impression in his first training camp... Continue Reading →
LA Kings: So What’s Up With That Vilardi Guy?
EL SEGUNDO, CA — When we last left Los Angeles Kings center prospect Gabe Vilardi, he had just been assigned to the Ontario Reign of the American Hockey League, the Kings’ minor league affiliate, on November 19, 2019. Indeed, he had finally been cleared to play after suffering a back injury that had sidelined him... Continue Reading →
Defenseman Prospect Kale Clague’s Stock is Rising with LA Kings
EL SEGUNDO, CA — Los Angeles Kings defenseman Alec Martinez has been practicing with the team in recent days without restrictions. Head coach Todd McLellan has indicated that Martinez has recovered from surgery on November 25 to repair a radial artery and two superficial radial nerves after he suffered a laceration to his right wrist... Continue Reading →
Carl Grundstrom Is Already Pushing Hard For A Shot with the LA Kings
EL SEGUNDO, CA — Only twelve days have passed since the Los Angeles Kings acquired left wing prospect Carl Grundstrom as part of the trade that sent veteran defenseman Jake Muzzin to the Toronto Maple Leafs, and Grundstrom has not only hit the ground running, but he has already made quite the impression. The 21-year-old,... Continue Reading →
Sean Walker’s Stock with the LA Kings is Rising Faster, Higher Than Expected
EL SEGUNDO, CA — It’s no secret that the Los Angeles Kings are doing whatever they can, within the realms of both capability and reality to accelerate their playing catch-up, in terms of improving their team, most notably by adding speed and playing faster. One way they’re trying to do that is by pursuing college... Continue Reading →
Defenseman Prospect Kale Clague’s Development Is On A Fast Track
EL SEGUNDO, CA — When we last looked closely at Los Angeles Kings defenseman prospect Kale Clague, he had just finished playing in the rookie tournament hosted by the Vegas Golden Knights, featuring young prospects from the Anaheim Ducks, Arizona Coyotes, the Golden Knights, and the Kings, as well as being in the midst of... Continue Reading →
LA Kings Are Looking for Drake Rymsha To Get Under Opponent’s Skin
EL SEGUNDO, CA — The Ontario Reign begin their 2018-19 American Hockey League season tonight at home, Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario, California, and among the young players on their roster who will be making their professional hockey league debuts this season is 20-year-old forward Drake Rymsha. The 6-0, 187-pound native of Huntington Woods,... Continue Reading →
Austin Strand Could Eventually Be a Big Part of the LA Kings Blue Line Corps
EL SEGUNDO, CA — As the Los Angeles Kings emerge from a 2018 pre-season that saw them win just one game, questions abound regarding their outlook for the fast-approaching 2018-19 season. But as they look at their immediate future, they are also keeping the more distant future firmly in mind and that task is now... Continue Reading →
LA Kings Think Cal Petersen Will Be Their Next Hot Goaltender Prospect
ONTARIO, CA — It wasn’t so long ago that the Los Angeles Kings had a bevy of riches in goal. Indeed, with Jonathan Quick becoming a superstar, he had Jonathan Bernier, once thought to be the Kings goaltender of the future, right behind him. Bernier, who wanted to be a number one goaltender—and rightly so—was... Continue Reading →
LA Kings LW Prospect Austin Wagner Has Speed Comparable To Connor McDavid
ONTARIO, CA — If you’ve watched Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid, you know that he has a combination of size, skill and speed the likes of which haven’t been seen in a long, long time, perhaps never before. To be sure, McDavid is absolutely breathtaking to watch and although he doesn’t have the size and... Continue Reading →
LA Kings D Prospect Jordan Subban: “Maybe We’ve Got To Slow Down His Flight Patterns”
ONTARIO, CA — When the Los Angeles Kings sent center Nic Dowd to the Vancouver Canucks, in exchange for defenseman Jordan Subban on December 7, 2017, the question among pundits and fans alike was, “Is he anywhere near as good as P.K.?” Indeed, the 22-year-old is the younger brother of superstar defenseman P.K. Subban of... Continue Reading →