File this one under the peaks and valleys of life.
Just ten days ago, Brandon Kozun was the talk of training camp in Los Angeles. Today, he’s headed back to Manchester, New Hampshire to play in the AHL.
He was the breakout star of the two-game Rookie Tournament against the Phoenix Coyotes – scoring a pair [...]
Kings coach Murray – ‘Kozun needs to work on his game’
September 27, 2011 By
LA Kings will take extra goalie to Europe – Jones or Zatkoff?
September 25, 2011 By
Martin Jones vs. Jeff Zatkoff
Which defensive prospect could potentially take Drew Doughty‘s spot in the Kings starting line-up on opening night isn’t the only question coach Terry Murray is wrestling with as he prepares for the team’s departure overseas.
Per NHL rules, teams opening in Europe are allowed to take an extra goaltender with them.
Just what [...]
Terry Murray’s convinced about Loktionov, unsure of Lewis
September 20, 2011 By
Back in July, Trevor Lewis stopped by MayorsManor and shared that he’s open to just about anything this season. Even though he primarily played center during his rookie season last year, he’ll happily move to the wing if that’s where coach Terry Murray wants him.
For him, it’s all about wanting quality minutes.
That’s comforting to head [...]
Kings’ Ray Kaunisto calls Anaheim Ducks fan ‘a lost cause’
September 20, 2011 By
Kaunisto during Rookie Camp (photo: CIKIRI)
It’s time for the return of the Yooper.
Ray Kaunisto, a 6-foot-4 left wing, played 57 games for Manchester last season, the Kings’ AHL affiliate. He had 14 points (8 goals, 6 assists) and finished with a minus-6 rating. Not exactly numbers that will shoot him past Brandon Kozun [...]
Preparing for life without Doughty, Kings coach Murray talks Voynov vs Hickey
September 19, 2011 By
Voynov, LA Kings rookie (photo: K. Spatz)
Hey, have you heard the news?
Drew Doughty hasn’t resigned with the LA Kings yet.
After being bombarded with questions about his former Norris trophy candidate during the opening day of camp, coach Terry Murray is now starting to prepare for the possibility of having to fill his spot on the roster [...]
Kings prospect Brandon Kozun goes high, low and yard
September 9, 2011 By
After hearing about it all summer, it’s finally here – the Brandon Kozun vs. Tyler Toffoli showdown.
On the eve of this year’s Kings Rookie Camp getting underway, Kozun returns to MayorsManor once again – this time, he’s talking playoffs, the NHL, baseball and a little more.
“There were some highs and lows during my first year [...]
LA Kings prospect Andy Andreoff pushing for Manchester?
September 8, 2011 By
Andreoff at Kings DevCamp (photo: K. Spatz)
Kings GM Dean Lombardi had a bit of a reputation for loving guys from the WHL just a few years ago. Yet, the tide has turned.
Most recently, he’s been stocking up on American-born players and more specifically, U.S. college players.
Then there’s the OHL factor. Three of the team’s prospects [...]
Clarifying the goalie situation – from LA to KC to Europe
It’s true – the same glass of water can be seen as half full or half empty, depending on your perspective.
With the latest round of roster cuts at LA Kings camp, one goaltender is headed to New Hampshire and another one will soon be packing for a trip to Europe.
On the surface, it may not [...]