ONTARIO, CA — If you’ve watched Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid, you know that he has a combination of size, skill and speed the likes of which haven’t been seen in a long, long time, perhaps never before. To be sure, McDavid is absolutely breathtaking to watch and although he doesn’t have the size and... Continue Reading →
Better Late Than Never For LA Kings RW Prospect Spencer Watson
EL SEGUNDO, CA — A year delayed, Los Angeles Kings right wing prospect Spencer Watson is on the verge of making his professional hockey debut this season. The 21-year-old, 5-10, 178-pound native of London, Ontario was playing in what was supposed to be his final season with the Kingston Frontenacs of the Ontario Hockey League... Continue Reading →
A Look At LA Kings 2016 2nd Round Pick D Kale Clague
EL SEGUNDO, CA — Barring what would have to be rather drastic, maybe even somewhat disastrous circumstances, defenseman prospect Kale Clague won’t make the Los Angeles Kings roster for at least two-to-three years. Nevertheless, he is making solid strides towards that end. The 19-year-old, 6-0, 177-pound native of Lloydminster, Alberta, who was selected by the... Continue Reading →
Jaret Anderson-Dolan Brings Speed, Quickness, Skill and Character to LA Kings System
EL SEGUNDO, CA — In the second round of the 2017 National Hockey League Draft on June 25, the Los Angeles Kings got a skilled, speedy center in Jaret Anderson-Dolan, but they also got a prospect with a strength of character that usually isn’t apparent in someone who is just 17 years old. “He borders... Continue Reading →
Solid Progress For LA Kings First-Year Pro Defenseman Prospect Alex Roach
ONTARIO, CA — With the Los Angeles Kings having failed to earn an invitation to the National Hockey League’s post-season party this year, it might be easy for many to forget that both of their minor league affiliates are in the midst of playoff runs of their own. Their current American Hockey League affiliate, the... Continue Reading →
2013-14 Was A Solid Development Year For LA Kings Goaltender Prospect Patrik Bartosak
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 →
Gasper Kopitar: Forever Skating In Big Brother Anze’s Shadow
ONTARIO, CA — Those who have brothers or sisters should be very familiar with sibling rivalry, and even having an older sibling who excelled in everything, and then having to follow in their footsteps with those huge shoes to fill. If you think that’s bad, imagine being the little brother trying to live up to... Continue Reading →
LA Kings Rookie Goalie Martin Jones Has Come A Long Way From The North Shore Winter Club
EL SEGUNDO, CA — As he left the ice after earning his first National Hockey League shutout in a 3-0 victory over the New York Islanders on December 7 at Staples Center in what was just his second NHL game, goaltender Martin Jones entered the dressing room while his teammates chanted his name. In two... Continue Reading →
LA Kings Rookie Goalie Martin Jones Passes First NHL Test With Flying Colors
ANAHEIM AND EL SEGUNDO, CA — After earning his first National Hockey League win in his NHL debut, a 3-2 shootout victory over the Anaheim Ducks at Honda Center in Anaheim on December 3, rookie goaltender Martin Jones remained the center of attention in the Los Angeles Kings’ dressing room after practice on December 5.... Continue Reading →
LA Kings Forward Prospect Linden Vey Is “A Young Guy With Some Incredible Gifts”
LOS ANGELES — As reported in this space on October 15, the Los Angeles Kings have three, young forward prospects who are knocking on the door, just one player personnel move, or one injury, away from cracking the big club’s roster. One of those players is 22-year-old, 6-0, 200-pound forward Linden Vey, who was selected... Continue Reading →
Center Prospect Jordan Weal Is Turning Heads At LA Kings 2013 Training Camp
EL SEGUNDO, CA — With Anze Kopitar, Mike Richards and Jarret Stoll secure in their positions as the Los Angeles Kings’ top three centers, there is no room for a highly-skilled, young center prospect on the big club’s 2013-14 roster. But even with that knowledge, Jordan Weal, who was selected by the Kings in the... Continue Reading →
LA Kings Goalie Prospect Patrik Bartosak Is Returning To Red Deer After Quick Trip To Los Angeles
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 →