VIDEO: exclusive chat with Ray Whitney – talking karma, etc.

After Coyotes practice earlier today Ray Whitney was kind enough to join us for a quick chat. On one hand, it’s hard to believe he just turned 40, as he still has an amazing nose for the net. On the flip side, it seems like he’s been giving the Kings fits for the last 40 years, even though [...]

VIDEO Exclusive: Talking karma with Phx captain Shane Doan

After the Coyotes practiced earlier today for the final time prior to tomorrow’s Game 4 with the LA Kings, we caught up with Shane Doan for another MayorsManor exclusive – take a look…

While over in Phoenix for the first two games of the series, we spoke with Doan – those comments can be found in [...]

VIDEO: Doan, Smith, Vrbata Tippett talk what’s next for Coyotes

On Wednesday, the Coyotes practiced in Phoenix and then flew to LA. Before leaving the desert though, here’s what Shane Doan, Mike Smith, Radim Vrbata and coach Dave Tippett had to say about the hole they’ve dug for themselves and various assessments of what they’ve seen from the Kings so far…

Kings v Coyotes: schedule, poll, contest… and a prediction

With the Western Conference Finals finally set to begin later today, here’s an all-inclusive kick-off article…
If you missed it late yesterday, the NHL released the full schedule:
Game 1 – Today, 5pm PST at Phoenix — NBC Sports Network, TSN
Game 2 – Tuesday, May 15, 6pm PST at Phoenix — NBC Sports Network, TSN
Game 3 – [...]

Transcripts from Saturday’s Kings and Coyotes conference calls

Earlier today the NHL conducted conference calls in advance of the Western Conference Finals kicking off tomorrow night in Phoenix. Below is a transcript of the media questions and answers provided by Rob Scuderi, Jarret Stoll, Willie Mitchell (Kings) and Shane Doan, Mike Smith, Keith Yandle, Dave Tippett, Don Maloney (Coyotes)…
First up, the Kings:
Q: Rob, you [...]

Kings to play Coyotes for right to go to Stanley Cup Finals

Sunday afternoon the Kings did something they hadn’t done in nearly 20 years – and only once since entering the league in 1967 – advance to the third round of the playoffs. A little more than 24 hours later, they now know who they’ll be playing.
After defeating the Nashville Predators tonight in Arizona, the Phoenix [...]

Contest: First Goal – 4/21/2012 playoff games

We’re one week into the playoff edition of our First Goal Contest (announced last weekend).  If you haven’t jumped into the action yet, don’t worry.  You still have time.  As of yesterday’s leaderboard, nobody had more than a few correct guesses, so you still have a chance – just get started with putting some picks in for today’s FIVE games!
Because this version is [...]

Contest: First Goal – NHL playoff games 4/19/2012

Would you like to win a stick or jersey signed by the entire LA Kings team?  Well, here’s your chance…
As announced over the weekend, we’ll be running a playoff-long First Goal Contest.
This one is slightly different than the contest we run exclusively during Kings games, so please READ CAREFULLY.
The traditional MayorsManor First Goal Contest will continue - where throughout [...]

Contest: First Goal – NHL playoff games 4/17/2012

As announced over the weekend, we’ve taken the MayorsManor First Goal Contest to a whole new level. By simply picking a few players, you could win a jersey or stick signed by the entire LA Kings team!
This edition of the First Goal Game will run through the remainder of the NHL Playoffs and is completely [...]

NEW MayorsManor contest: Win LA Kings signed jersey or stick

It’s time to take the MayorsManor First Goal Contest to a whole new level. For the past few seasons we’ve served up things as a ‘guess who scores the first goal for the Kings’ and win a great prize – like t-shirts, tickets to a game, autographed pucks, etc.
Well, how would you like to win [...]