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 →
LA Kings Right Wing Prospect Brandon Kozun Is Finally Growing Up
LOS ANGELES — Over the past year or two, when it comes to the Los Angeles Kings’ young prospects, players such as Tyler Toffoli and Jake Muzzin (both are now with the Kings), Linden Vey, Tanner Pearson and Martin Jones have gotten the vast majority of the media attention, and for good reason, as they... Continue Reading →
Devin Setoguchi Brings Veteran Experience to ECHL’s Ontario Reign During NHL Lockout
ONTARIO, CA — While the National Hockey League and the National Hockey League Players Association continue to waste everyone’s time with ridiculous, embarrassing posturing and bickering, players have gone overseas to play in European leagues and Russia’s Kontinental Hockey League (KHL), while others have managed to sign on with minor league teams in North America.... Continue Reading →
2012-13 Will Be A Big Test For Los Angeles Kings Goaltender Prospect Martin Jones
LOS ANGELES — It was not so long ago that goaltender Martin Jones of the Western Hockey League’s Calgary Hitmen was passed over in the 2008 National Hockey League Entry Draft. Talk about discouraging. But scouts for the Los Angeles Kings were impressed by his play—18-8-1 record, 2.12 goals-against average (GAA), .911 save percentage, and... Continue Reading →
LA Kings Center Prospect Jordan Weal Continues To Work On Overcoming “Big” Obstacle
FROZEN ROYALTY EXCLUSIVE: Los Angeles Kings forward prospect Jordan Weal took some time to speak exclusively with Frozen Royalty during the Kings’ 2012 Development Camp early last month. EL SEGUNDO, CA — From the time he started playing youth hockey, all the way up to his time in the Western Hockey League, center Jordan Weal... Continue Reading →
Looking Back, Looking Ahead With Los Angeles Kings Forward Prospect Linden Vey
2012 DEVELOPMENT CAMP EXCLUSIVE: The Los Angeles Kings 2012 Development Camp for their young prospects begins today, at the Toyota Sports Center in El Segundo, California. Frozen Royalty begins its coverage with a look at forward Linden Vey’s 2011-12 season with the Manchester Monarchs of the American Hockey League, the Kings’ primary minor league affiliate.... Continue Reading →
Los Angeles Kings Forward Prospects Brandon Kozun and Linden Vey Face Similar Challenges
LOS ANGELES — As years pass, National Hockey League players continue to get bigger, stronger and faster, so much so that the size, speed and strength of the players has driven much of the game’s evolution into what we see on NHL ice today. But with the rule changes after the 2004 NHL lockout that... Continue Reading →
LA Kings Right Wing Prospect Brandon Kozun Is Not Allowing His Size To Be An Obstacle
EL SEGUNDO, CA — As years pass, National Hockey League players continue to get bigger, stronger and faster, much more so than they were thirty years ago, and still more than they were twenty or even ten years ago. But with changes in rules and in the interpretation of existing ones that have cut down... Continue Reading →
Los Angeles Kings’ 2011 Late-Round Draft Picks Working To Beat Long Odds
EL SEGUNDO, CA — The National Hockey League Entry Draft is one huge crapshoot in terms of teams landing prospects who will make it to the NHL level to stay, let alone big stars, even for those who are lucky enough to be first round picks.For those who end up being selected in later rounds,... Continue Reading →
Los Angeles Kings Right Wing Prospect Linden Vey’s Goal Is To Get Out Of The Cold
EL SEGUNDO, CA — With the Los Angeles Kings having been so keenly focused on amateur scouting and drafting young players since Dean Lombardi took over as President/General Manager on April 21, 2006, the team now has a stable full of talented prospects. Indeed, no matter what position you look at, the Kings have skilled,... Continue Reading →
LA Kings Center Prospect Robert Czarnik Is Working Hard To Stay Out Of The Shadow
EL SEGUNDO, CA — Although he is certainly not one of the Los Angeles Kings’ prospects whose name rolls right off the tip of your tongue, center prospect Robert Czarnik is pushing to make an impact at the next level. Czarnik, 21, is no longer eligible to play in Canada’s junior hockey leagues (he had... Continue Reading →
Despite Long Odds, LA Kings Prospects Jordan Weal And Tyler Toffoli Have Sights Set On The NHL For 2011-12
EL SEGUNDO, CA — With the Los Angeles Kings having acquired two, top-six forwards this summer in center Mike Richards and left wing Simon Gagne, their top two lines appear to be set for the 2011-12 season.Add to that the fact that the Kings have role players up front who are returning, it is safe... Continue Reading →
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