You can say ‘it’s only been 11 games,’ but I don’t think you’d find many people who would have predicted the Oilers would be ahead of the Kings in the standings at any point this season.
While the Kings have often been compared to the Blackhawks of a few years ago, in terms of the young [...]
Oilers at Kings: pregame primer – dmen ready to turn tables
November 3, 2011 By
Mike Richards trade for Simmonds and Schenn revisited
October 15, 2011 By
In the 40-plus year history of the Los Angeles Kings franchise, there have been some pretty big trades. Obviously, none bigger than a deal that went down in August 1988 with the Edmonton Oilers.
However, several moves since then have also created some earthquake like tremors within the LA hockey community. For example, just [...]
Penner defends himself against Greene’s accusations
October 14, 2011 By
Dustin Penner (photo by: C. Ikiri)
Let’s get right to it.
A few weeks back, Matt Greene came out swinging. The long reigning champ of comedy within the Kings locker room had heard enough. Two of his former Oilers teammates were coming for his crown, but the 28-year old defenseman wasn’t going down without a [...]
NHL 2011-12 season predictions – timing is everything
October 5, 2011 By
Predictions – everybody loves them and if you’re correct about half the time, you’re doing pretty well.
Two years ago I had the Los Angeles Kings finishing sixth in the Western Conference. Nailed it.
Last season, I slotted the Kings at fourth during my NHL season preview article. That’s certainly where they should have finished, [...]
Moreau’s highs and lows from Edmonton and Columbus
September 3, 2011 By
A few days ago Ethan Moreau got his first taste of being inside Staples Center as a member of the Kings. It between observing the work being done to the ice and taking photos with other guests, he shared several thoughts about signing his recent deal with Los Angeles.
First off, even though it’s a [...]
Ethan Moreau happier to be with Kings than playing them
August 31, 2011 By
Ethan Moreau was practically a member of the Kings before he ever signed a contract.
Over the last few seasons, many of his former friends and one-time teammates were traded here – guys like Jarret Stoll, Matt Greene and Dustin Penner.
Combine that with the fact he’s spent many of those summers in Southern California training with [...]
Ex-Oilers, now Kings, talk about the ‘slippery’ Ryan Smyth
Jarret Stoll and Anze Kopitar rockin’ mullets, in honor of Ryan Smyth (photo: LA Kings)
Do the Kings and Oilers ever just play a ‘regular’ game?
For several decades now, it seems like there is always something on the line. From the Kings beating the Oilers in the Miracle on Manchester to Wayne Gretzky’s milestone points [...]