LOS ANGELES — With his team failing to live up to lofty, but well-deserved expectations, Los Angeles Kings President/General Manager Dean Lombardi made the move that has been all but expected since late Sunday night. On Monday, he fired head coach Terry Murray, and named assistant coach John Stevens as interim head coach. Murray, 61,... Continue Reading →
Terry Murray Likely To Take Fall Soon For LA Kings’ Failures, No Matter Whose Fault It Is
LOS ANGELES AND EL SEGUNDO, CA — After all but one other player had disappeared from the main dressing room area to shower and change clothes, Los Angeles Kings right wing and team captain Dustin Brown sat dejectedly in his locker, slouched down, probably brooding about his team’s performance, or lack thereof, in a 2-1... Continue Reading →
Los Angeles Kings: Players Counter Claims That System, Coach Stifle Offense
ANAHEIM AND EL SEGUNDO, CA — Following a 3-2 loss to the struggling Anaheim Ducks at Honda Center in Anaheim on December 6, if you traversed the various web sites, Facebook and Twitter, one would get the distinct feeling that the Los Angeles Kings were already doomed, and that all hope for them to qualify... Continue Reading →
LA Kings Find Bright Spots During Failed First Test Without Mitchell, Richards in 2-1 Loss To Montreal Canadiens
LOS ANGELES — One game into a stretch in which they will have to do without the services of center Mike Richards and defenseman Willie Mitchell, already, the Los Angeles Kings have shown that there are big reasons for concern after struggling mightily in a 2-1 loss to the Montreal Canadiens during a matinee affair... Continue Reading →
LA Kings: Injuries To Mitchell, Richards Give Drewiske, Penner Another Chance
LOS ANGELES AND EL SEGUNDO, CA — While earning a 2-1 victory over the Florida Panthers on December 1 at Staples Center, the Los Angeles Kings paid a heavy price, and will face heavy adversity for the first time this season. During that game, the Kings lost veteran defenseman Willie Mitchell during the first minute... Continue Reading →
LA Kings: Kevin Westgarth Celebrates First NHL Goal With Teammates, Family, Friends And Fans
EL SEGUNDO, CA — 23 games into the 2011-12 regular season, the Los Angeles Kings have earned a 12-8-3 record, good for 28 points, one point behind the Dallas Stars for the Pacific Division lead, and just three points behind the Western Conference-leading Chicago Blackhawks. But remaining in contention for the top spots in their... Continue Reading →
Los Angeles Kings Should Take The Great One’s Advice About Shooting The Puck
LOS ANGELES AND EL SEGUNDO, CA — Some years ago, in the not too distant history of the Los Angeles Kings, there was a player who once graced the hockey world with his wisdom, not to mention his nearly infinite talent. “You miss 100 percent of the shots you don’t take,” he said. That player... Continue Reading →
Los Angeles Kings: Smarter, Better, More Disciplined Play Needed From Ethan Moreau
EL SEGUNDO, CA — When the Los Angeles Kings signed rugged, checking winger Ethan Moreau to a one-year, unrestricted free agent contract on August 20, 2011, the expectation was that he would bring energy, physical play, solid forechecking and strong defensive play to the Kings’ third and fourth lines. The 36-year-old, 6-3, 223-pound native of... Continue Reading →
When Will The Los Angeles Kings Stop Chasing The Game?
LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Kings are twenty games into the 2011-12 National Hockey League season, and their 10-7-3 record, good for 23 points, has them in fourth place in the Pacific Division, two points behind the first place San Jose Sharks. In the more important Western Conference standings, which determine playoff seedings, the... Continue Reading →
Mike Richards Is Leading The Way For The Los Angeles Kings
EL SEGUNDO, CA — Heading into action on November 18, 2011, the Los Angeles Kings find themselves on top of the Pacific Division, and in third place in the Western Conference. Although things are not all coming up roses for the Kings, who continue to struggle offensively in five-on-five situations, and have dropped to 17th... Continue Reading →
Frozen Royalty Audio: LA Kings Need Shootout To Get Past Ducks
LOS ANGELES — Despite dominating play in the first and second periods, the Los Angeles Kings could only get one shot past Anaheim Ducks goaltender Jonas Hiller in regulation play, on their way to a 2-1 shootout win over Anaheim in front of a sell-out crowd of 18,118 fans at Staples Center on November 16.... Continue Reading →
Los Angeles Kings: The Need For Speed
LOS ANGELES AND EL SEGUNDO, CA — Much has been said about the Los Angeles Kings and their struggling offense this season, one that has seen their power play improve rather dramatically from last season, when they ranked 21st in the National Hockey League, with a 16.1 percent rating. This season, their power play is... Continue Reading →
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