In the three games played so far this season the Kings have scored four goals and left wing Kyle Clifford has had a hand in all of them – with one goal and three assists.
Forwards Jordan Nolan and Jeff Carer, along with defenseman Rob Scuderi, are the only other Los Angeles players to find the back [...]
MayorsManor First Goal Contest: Game 4 – Kings at Coyotes
January 26, 2013 By
Anze Kopitar mindful that Coyotes will be looking for revenge
January 26, 2013 By
Even though they split their six-game regular season series vs. the Coyotes last year, the Kings earned points in the last four of those contests (2-0-2). They’ve also earned points in eight of the last night games vs Phoenix, posting a 6-1-2 record.
Tonight will mark the first of five meetings this season and LA desperately needs a win, [...]
Kings at Coyotes – ‘Just another game’ says Dustin Brown
January 26, 2013 By
For the next several years, maybe even longer, Kings fans can expect to see video replays of Dustin Penner’s overtime goal from the 2012 Western Conference Final every time the team travels to Arizona. It sent Los Angeles to the Stanley Cup Final and capped off what had been a thrilling five-game series.
On the flip side, Phoenix Coyotes [...]
Drew Doughty’s play in Phoenix is helping shape NHL rules
January 26, 2013 By
As the Kings headed into the 2012 playoffs, defenseman Drew Doughty repeatedly promised to be on his best behavior – admitting that in the two prior years he let his emotions get the best of him during the post-season. This time around, he was committed to reducing the chirping and increasing the focus.
Things moved along swimmingly [...]
Penner’s perspective – what really happened in the handshake line
January 26, 2013 By
It’s finally here.
Eight months in the making.
Kings versus Coyotes, the re-match.
When last we saw these two division rivals on the ice together they created enough story-lines and sub-plots to keep people engaged for weeks after it was over. However, there was only one problem, the Stanley Cup Final started a few days later and many hockey fans quickly [...]
Fight Club: three Kings vs three Coyotes
January 26, 2013 By
Usually when two division rivals meet up there’s a good chance for some fireworks. Over the course of their six-game series during the regular season last year, it’s fair to say the LA Kings and Phoenix Coyotes didn’t disappoint.
Each team won half the games – with three shutouts and the other three all decided by one goal.
Yet, the most spirited [...]
NHL lockout nears end, 48-game season likely starts January 19
January 6, 2013 By
Less than 24 hours after news first began to circulate that the NHL and NHLPA had reached an agreement, the question everybody wants answered is when the season might start. More specifically in Los Angeles, fans keep asking when the Kings’ Stanley Cup Championship banner will be raised to the rafters.
Before we get too far ahead [...]
POLL: Which rival should the Kings play on NHL Opening Night?
January 4, 2013 By
What hook might the NHL use to try and lure fans back to the game should the lockout end in the coming week?
It’s a question many have pondered, as most of the ‘tools’ used in 2005 won’t be available this time around. Back then they rolled out a slew of rule changes and ideas designed to make the game [...]
Is Shane Doan 72 hours away from joining the LA Kings?
September 12, 2012 By
One thing is certain, with each passing hour Shane Doan is less likely to remain with the Phoenix Coyotes.
Showing the patience of a saint and dedication that exceeds beyond loyalty, Doan has waited about as long as he can to sign a new contract with the only NHL franchise he’s ever known.
As we discussed on last weekend’s [...]
MayorsManor Live Radio – Kings v Coyotes preview with Sarah McLellan
All morning long we’ve been looking at the Kings-Coyotes rivalry. Now, we’re pleased to be joined by Sarah NcLellan of the Arizona Republic. She’s all knowing when it comes to the Coyotes and she’ll help us break down the match-up in goal, share some insight on Mike Smith’s hair, Jason LaBarbera’s mask, provide some injury [...]