LOS ANGELES — During the second intermission of the Los Angeles Kings’ 2-1 shootout loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins on November 5, colleague Dennis Bernstein, Senior Writer for The Fourth Period Magazine, a columnist for TheFourthPeriod.com, and the Executive Producer of The Fourth Period Live on Sirius/XM Radio, was talking with me about the play... Continue Reading →
New On KingsCast: Episode 113 – LA Kings Post-Season Roundtable 2011, Part 6
KingsCast wraps up their annual post-season media roundtable with some of the local media covering the Los Angeles Kings taking a look at the players, their attitudes, and the what changes in philosophy might be needed for the Kings to take the next step. You can watch Episode 113 - LA Kings Post-Season Roundtable 2011,... Continue Reading →
New On KingsCast: Episode 112 – LA Kings Post-Season Roundtable 2011, Part 5
The local media is still at it in the latest edition of KingsCast, this time, discussing potential off-season roster changes, along with the future of some of the Los Angeles Kings’ veterans. You can watch Episode 112 - LA Kings Post-Season Roundtable 2011, Part 5 below: Frozen Royalty by Gann Matsuda is licensed under a... Continue Reading →
New On KingsCast: Episode 111 – LA Kings Post-Season Roundtable 2011, Part 4
KingsCast is back with the next installment in their Post-Season Media Roundtable 2011 with Part 4, in which members of the local media covering the Los Angeles Kings look at the team’s offensive and defensive structure, and the play of defenseman Drew Doughty and Jack Johnson. Some of the Kings’ young prospects are also discussed.... Continue Reading →
New On KingsCast: Post-Season Media Roundtable 2011, Parts 2-3
Just days before his sudden and unexpected passing on May 19, Jonathan Moncrief of Examiner.com and Inside Sports joined Dennis Bernstein of The Fourth Period, John Hoven of Mayor’s Manor, Dave Joseph of ESPN Radio Los Angeles, and Examiner.com, Matt Reitz from View From My Seats, Charles E. Smith, Jr. from Inside Sports, and yours... Continue Reading →
Los Angeles Kings Press Corps Left With Huge Hole In Lineup After Loss Of Jonathan Moncrief
LOS ANGELES — Back in late March, the west wing of the Bob Miller Press Box at Staples Center was unusually quiet during Los Angeles Kings games. The reason: Jonathan Moncrief, who covered the Kings for Examiner.com and for Inside Sports was not in his usual seat, nor was he in the Chick Hearn Media... Continue Reading →
New On KingsCast: 2nd Annual Los Angeles Kings Post-Season Media Roundtable, Part 1
Last off-season, KingsCast brought us their Los Angeles Kings Post-Season Media Roundtable for the first time. This year, Keith Korneluk and Chris Kaliszewski have brought it back, and have just released Part 1 (Episode 108) of their 2nd Annual LA Kings Post-Season Media Roundtable. This year, their guests include Dennis Bernstein of The Fourth Period,... Continue Reading →
Frozen Royalty Audio and NHL Video: LA Kings Can’t Blame Officials For 3-1 Loss To Vancouver
LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Kings head coach Terry Murray is usually, the calm, collected type. He is not a screamer, and rarely yells when he is behind the bench or during practice. Murray stayed true to form following his team’s 3-1 loss to the Vancouver Canucks, a matinee affair on March 5 at Staples... Continue Reading →
Frozen Royalty Audio and NHL Video: Tired LA Kings Gift-Wrap 7 In Loss To Philadelphia
LOS ANGELES — Following the Los Angeles Kings’ embarrassing 7-4 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers at Staples Center in Los Angeles on December 30, one thing was as clear as glass... The Kings are a tired team. Indeed, the blown defensive coverages, blatant miscues, the plethora of turnovers and one poor decision after another in... Continue Reading →