2017 NHL DRAFT COVERAGE: In addition to bringing you some comments from Los Angeles Kings assistant general manager Michael Futa and their first round pick, center Gabriel Vilardi, Director of Amateur Scouting Mark Yanetti did a one-on-one interview with Frozen Royalty late Saturday. In this story, he added his voice to those talking about Vilardi... Continue Reading →
LA Kings D Prospect Nick Ebert Hopes To Solidify Spot With Ontario Reign
EL SEGUNDO, CA — With the Ontario Reign’s inaugural training camp now underway, as they look ahead, there has been little talk about what their players achieved last season, when, as the Manchester Monarchs, they won the 2015 Calder Cup Championship. Indeed, the focus has, as it has usually been, on developing young players for... Continue Reading →
LA Kings Defenseman Prospect Nick Ebert Is Working To Make 7 A Lucky Number
ONTARIO, CA — The Ontario Reign clinched the ECHL’s Pacific Division title back on March 9, and with their first round playoff opponent and schedule already set, young defenseman Nick Ebert, just up from the Windsor Spitfires of the Ontario Hockey League (Canadian junior hockey league), is getting a chance to show the Reign, and... Continue Reading →
Los Angeles Kings Add Six Prospects During 2012 NHL Entry Draft
DRAFT COVERAGE: Even though they had the last pick in the first round of the 2012 NHL Entry Draft, the Los Angeles Kings added six prospects to the fold this weekend. Also: news on veteran player signings, and an upcoming change to the coaching staff. LOS ANGELES — Despite having the last pick in the... Continue Reading →
2010 NHL Entry Draft: Top Prospects Getting That Anxious Feeling
DRAFT COVERAGE: Frozen Royalty was at LA Live in Downtown Los Angeles on June 24 to interview some of the top prospects in the 2010 National Hockey League Entry Draft. The following is a look at the emotional side of the draft for these young players. Audio interviews also available. LOS ANGELES — The top... Continue Reading →
2010 NHL Entry Draft: LA Kings To Select 19th In The First Round
DRAFT COVERAGE: Frozen Royalty continues its coverage of the 2010 National Hockey League Entry Draft with a look at what prospects the Los Angeles Kings could be looking at when their time on the clock comes up during the first round. LOS ANGELES — Just about every year at the National Hockey League Entry Draft,... Continue Reading →
First Picks In 2010 NHL Entry Draft Won’t Be A Surprise
DRAFT COVERAGE: Frozen Royalty begins its coverage of the 2010 National Hockey League Entry Draft, scheduled for Friday, June 25 and Saturday, June 26, at Staples Center and LA Live in Downtown Los Angeles. Frozen Royalty will be there for the pre-draft events on June 24, all the way through rounds 2-7 on June 26.... Continue Reading →
LA Kings Prospects Get Long, Hard Look At Rookie Camp
EL SEGUNDO, CA — National Hockey League training camps are still almost a week away, but NHL rookie camps are open across the league, including at the Toyota Sports Center in El Segundo, California, where the Los Angeles Kings are getting a close look at their young prospects. The Kings opened their 2009-10 Rookie Camp... Continue Reading →
Scouting And Development Are Cornerstones To Dean Lombardi’s Efforts
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 →
Loktionov Returned To Juniors, Ellis Claimed by Buffalo
EL SEGUNDO, CA — On October 1, the Los Angeles Kings sent center Andrei Loktionov to his junior team, the Windsor Spitfires of the Ontario Hockey League. The Kings also announced that the Buffalo Sabres claimed left wing Matt Ellis off of waivers. The Kings now have 35 players remaining on their 2008 training camp... Continue Reading →