INTERVIEW WITH DEAN LOMBARDI: In the fifth and final installment of this series based on an in-depth interview with Los Angeles Kings President/General Manager Dean Lombardi, we take a close look at two of the Kings’ 2008 draft picks along with their scouting and development infrastructure. We also get a bit of insight into what... Continue Reading →
LA Kings World Junior Championships Wrap-Up
On January 5, Los Angeles Kings prospects Thomas Hickey and Colten Teubert earned a Gold Medal in helping Canada hand Sweden a 5-1 loss in the finals of the 2009 IIHF World Junior (Under-20) Championships in Ottawa. Hickey, Canada’s team captain, contributed three assists in the tournament in six games. The two defensemen helped lead... Continue Reading →
Los Angeles Kings GM Dean Lombardi Excited About Defense
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: As we end 2008 and ring in the New Year, I sat down with Los Angeles Kings President/General Manager Dean Lombardi to talk about his team, their progress in their rebuilding plan and much more. Part 2 is coming soon right here on Frozen Royalty. LOS ANGELES — As the Los Angeles Kings... Continue Reading →
Moller To Play In World Junior Championships; Kings Recall Trevor Lewis
EL SEGUNDO, CA — On December 18, the Los Angeles Kings assigned forward Oscar Moller to the Swedish Junior National Team and they recalled forward Trevor Lewis from the Manchester Monarchs of the American Hockey League, their primary minor league affiliate. Moller, 19, has scored six goals with seven assists for thirteen points in thirty... Continue Reading →
2008-09 Los Angeles Kings: Defense and Goaltending Will Be Key
SEASON PREVIEW: A comprehensive, detailed look at what might be for the 2008-09 Los Angeles Kings. LOS ANGELES — Immediately upon being hired by the Los Angeles Kings as their new head coach on July 17, 2008, Terry Murray clearly stated that the top priority for his new team would be improving their defensive play,... Continue Reading →
Kings Sign Goalie Prospect, Assign Two to Manchester
EL SEGUNDO, CA — On October 2, the Los Angeles Kings signed goaltending prospect Martin Jones to a three-year, entry-level contract. They also assigned center David Meckler and defenseman Viatcheslav Voynov to the Manchester Monarchs of the American Hockey League. Financial terms of Jones’ contract were not disclosed. Jones, 18, was immediately returned to his... Continue Reading →
Los Angeles Kings Sign Loktionov, Voynov
EL SEGUNDO, CA — On August 27, the Los Angeles Kings signed center Andrei Loktionov and defenseman Viatcheslav Voynov to three-year, entry-level contracts. Financial terms of the deals were not disclosed. Loktionov, 18, recorded an assist in seven games with Yaroslavl Lokomotiv in the Russian Super League last season. he also represented Russia at the... Continue Reading →