PROSPECT WATCH: Also featured is Los Angeles Kings President/General Manager Dean Lombardi’s and Manchester Monarchs head coach Mark Morris’ thoughts on the development of goaltender prospect Martin Jones. LOS ANGELES — If the name “Bud Holloway” doesn’t ring a bell, don’t worry, you’re not alone. After all, he became a forgotten member of the Los... Continue Reading →
Down On The Farm With The Manchester Monarchs: Departures Create Opportunities
DOWN ON THE FARM: Frozen Royalty begins its expanded coverage of the Los Angeles Kings’ prospects with the Manchester Monarchs of the American Hockey League this season with a feature on new opportunities for some after the departure of several Kings prospects for what they apparently perceived to be greener pastures in Europe. LOS ANGELES... Continue Reading →
LA Kings Head Coach Terry Murray Talks Prospects, Goaltending, And The Return Of The Trap
FROZEN ROYALTY EXCLUSIVE: In Part 5, the final installment of a series based on an exclusive interview with Los Angeles Kings head coach Terry Murray, he talks about the chances for the Kings’ young prospects, such as center Andrei Loktionov, to make the big club’s opening night roster. He also discusses the loss of some... Continue Reading →
2010-11 Los Angeles Kings Year-In-Review: Evaluating The Forwards
2010-11 YEAR IN REVIEW: Part 1 of a series. LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Kings suffered an earlier than desired exit from the 2010-11 season, when they were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs by the San Jose Sharks, who won the series 4-2. To be sure, another first round exit from... Continue Reading →
Los Angeles Kings’ Playoff Success In Jeopardy After Losing Anze Kopitar
LOS ANGELES — Going into the 2010-11 season, the Los Angeles Kings were expected to be a playoff team, as they were last season. But expectations were higher this season, their benchmark for success being to make it into the second round, the Western Conference semi-finals, and with just eight games remaining, their prospects were... Continue Reading →
LA Kings Looking For Kevin Westgarth To Be An Upgrade As Enforcer
EL SEGUNDO, CA — The Los Angeles Kings rid themselves of the sloth-like skating and one-bad-penalty-after-another performances by left wing enforcer Raitis Ivanans when they passed on signing him to a new contract this past summer. That left the enforcer spot open, and it is all but a foregone conclusion that 6-4, 228-pound right wing... Continue Reading →
Los Angeles Kings Forward Prospect Oscar Moller: About To Take A Big Step?
EL SEGUNDO, CA — Two seasons ago, forward prospect Oscar Moller made the Los Angeles Kings’ roster out of training camp and after putting in some effective minutes where he showed a good scoring touch, it appeared that he could be on his way to solidifying a spot at the National Hockey League level. Fast... Continue Reading →
Los Angeles Kings Announce 2010 Development Camp Details
EL SEGUNDO, CA — On June 23, the Los Angeles Kings announced that their 2010 Development Camp for their prospects will take place at the Toyota Sports Center in El Segundo, California, starting on June 28. On-ice sessions that are open to the public will begin on June 30 and run through July 2. The... Continue Reading →
LA Kings Sign Defenseman Prospect Johan Fransson
EL SEGUNDO, CA — On June 15 the Los Angeles Kings signed defenseman prospect Johan Fransson to a one-year contract. Financial terms were not disclosed. The 6-1, 183-pound native of Kalix, Sweden was acquired by the Kings from the Dallas Stars on February 27, 2007, along with defenseman Jaroslav Modry, a second round pick in... Continue Reading →
Los Angeles Kings Bring In Rental Help For Playoff Push
UPDATED March 8, 2010 with details on the conditional draft pick in the trade for Fredrik Modin. EL SEGUNDO, CA — The Los Angeles Kings capped what was, perhaps, the most uneventful National Hockey League trade deadline days in recent years by acquiring veteran forwards Jeff Halpern and Fredrik Modin. Halpern, 33, was acquired from... Continue Reading →
Frozen Royalty Audio and NHL Video: LA Kings Shutout Colorado, 3-0
LOS ANGELES — On Valentine’s Day eve, the Los Angeles Kings followed up their less-than-lackluster effort two nights previous in a 3-2 shootout loss to the Edmonton Oilers by coming out of the gates strong and shutting out the Colorado Avalanche, 3-0, in front of a sell-out crowd of 18,118 fans at Staples Center. Brad... Continue Reading →
Frozen Royalty Audio And NHL Video: LA Kings Shutout Anaheim, 4-0
LOS ANGELES — After losing three straight and finding themselves one point out of the Western Conference playoff race, the Los Angeles Kings needed to turn things around in a big way, and they got the job done with a 4-0 shutout victory over the Anaheim Ducks in front of a sell-out crowd of 18,118... Continue Reading →
