[tweetmeme only_single=false]LOS ANGELES — In recent weeks, if it’s not one thing, it’s another, for the Los Angeles Kings. Indeed, whether it has been uninspired play, too many penalties, poor puck support and the inability to generate a forecheck, or not getting traffic and pucks to the net, the Kings have been struggling to find... Continue Reading →
Gauthier Out; Williams, Drewiske In
EL SEGUNDO, CA — On March 20, the Los Angeles Kings announced that defenseman Denis Gauthier will miss the next one to two weeks with an “upper body injury,” believed to be a hand injury. They also activated winger Justin Williams from injured reserve and have recalled defenseman Davis Drewiske from the Manchester Monarchs of... Continue Reading →
Lombardi Gambles Big Time At The Trade Deadline
ANALYSIS: Los Angeles Kings President/General Manager Dean Lombardi makes a splash with a risky trade deadline deal—a huge gamble that could easily backfire. LOS ANGELES — The 2009 National Hockey League trade deadline has come and gone and, rather unexpectedly, the Kings made a dubious three-way trade on March 4 that sent forward Patrick O’Sullivan... Continue Reading →
Los Angeles Kings: Still In The Playoff Hunt
LOS ANGELES — A little over two weeks ago, the Los Angeles Kings were circling the drain as they often do around this time of year, spiraling quickly out of playoff contention. After their last game at Staples Center before leaving the friendly confines for a three-game road trip, the Kings knew they were about... Continue Reading →
Los Angeles Kings: Teetering On The Edge?
LOS ANGELES — Now 43 games into the 2008-09 season, the Los Angeles Kings are at an all-too-familiar crossroads, one they seem to reach every season. After a stretch in which they lost four out of their last five games with the final three all losses in which they put in what were easily their... Continue Reading →
Lombardi’s Rebuilding Plan Making Unexpected Progress
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW - PART 3: Frozen Royalty is back with Part 3 from an exclusive interview with Los Angeles Kings President/General Manager Dean Lombardi. In this, the third and final installment, Lombardi discusses the Kings’ player development and evaluation infrastructure and the progress made in his rebuilding plan. And in case you missed parts one... Continue Reading →
20 Minutes Isn’t Enough: Kings Outworked By Coyotes, 2-1
RECAP: The Los Angeles Kings were unable to shake off the after-effects of the two-day Christmas break until the third period on Friday night as they dropped a 2-1 decision to the Phoenix Coyotes at Staples Center; features post-game audio interviews. LOS ANGELES — Perhaps they went a bit overboard with their Christmas holiday celebrations,... Continue Reading →
Holiday Wishes For The Los Angeles Kings?
On Tuesday night, the Los Angeles Kings had one of their wishes come true...on the strength of first period goals by Raitis Ivanans and Patrick O’Sullivan, a third-period marker by Peter Harrold and 24 saves by rookie goaltender Jonathan Quick, they broke their four-game winless streak (0-2-2) with a 3-0 shutout win over the Columbus... Continue Reading →
Kings Move Above .500 Mark After 3-1 Win Over Minnesota
RECAP: Behind another strong effort, the Los Angeles Kings moved one game above the .500 mark with a 3-1 win over the Minnesota Wild at Staples Center on Saturday afternoon; features post-game audio interviews. LOS ANGELES — By this time last season, the Los Angeles Kings were, for all intents and purposes, already eliminated from... Continue Reading →
Los Angeles Kings Spoil Blackhawks “Circus Trip”
LOS ANGELES — Since the Los Angeles Kings moved to Staples Center in 1999, there have been several times when they were forced to go on very long road trips while their arena was being used for other events. But if you think the Kings are the only National Hockey League team that often has... Continue Reading →
Kings Earn Split In Canada
After putting in what head coach Terry Murray called their worst effort of the season on Wednesday night in a 6-2 blowout loss at Calgary, the Los Angeles Kings responded with a strong effort on Thursday night as they handed the Edmonton Oilers a 2-1 loss in front of 16,839 fans at Rexall Place in... Continue Reading →
Avalanche Creates Confusion For Kings In 4-3 Shootout Win
LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Kings have struggled lately against the Colorado Avalanche and despite the fact that the Avs were without star center Joe Sakic on Saturday night, those struggles continued as the Avs disappointed an announced sell-out crowd of 18,118 fans at Staples Center by handing the Kings a 4-3 shootout defeat.... Continue Reading →
