2016 NHL DRAFT: The biggest need in the Los Angeles Kings player pipeline is in goal, with only one drafted goaltender prospect in their development system who is a long way away from the professional ranks. This story will look at the current situation and how it impacts their’ approach to the 2016 NHL Draft.... Continue Reading →
EL SEGUNDO, CA — Around this time last year, Los Angeles Kings goaltender prospect Patrik Bartosak wowed spectators with a stellar performance during the second game of the 2013 rookie tournament against the Anaheim Ducks, making several difficult saves, bailing out his teammates time and time again. Bartosak led the rookie Kings to a 3-2... Continue Reading →
NEWS/ANALYSIS: The Los Angeles Kings made quite the splash on Trade Deadline Day 2014, with the acquisition of high-powered sniper Marian Gaborik from the Columbus Blue Jackets. Was this a good trade for the Kings? A bad one? Does it push them ahead of the pack of legitimate Stanley Cup contenders? For answers to these... Continue Reading →
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 →
EL SEGUNDO, CA — On June 30, 2013, when the National Hockey League held its annual amateur draft, the Los Angeles Kings picked up what looked like a huge windfall in the fifth round when they selected goaltender Patrik Bartosak (146th overall selection). In 2011-12, the 20-year-old native of Novy Jicin, Czech Republic recorded a... Continue Reading →
DEVELOPMENT CAMP COVERAGE: Frozen Royalty brings you video interviews with prospects Patrik Bartosak, Zachary Leslie, and Derek Forbort from Media Day at the Los Angeles Kings 2013 Development Camp. EL SEGUNDO, CA — July 10 was media day at the Los Angeles Kings 2013 Development Camp for their young prospects, who've been in camp since... Continue Reading →
EL SEGUNDO, CA — By now, you probably know that veteran defenseman Rob Scuderi has signed as an unrestricted free agent with the Pittsburgh Penguins, citing the need/desire to be closer to family. In other Los Angeles Kings-related news, looking to the future, the Kings have announced that the 2013 Development Camp for their prospects... Continue Reading →
LOS ANGELES — Despite not having a selection in the first round of the 2013 National Hockey League Draft, held on June 30 at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, the Los Angeles Kings appear to have made the most of their ten picks in this year’s draft, adding seven new prospects to their... Continue Reading →
