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Who might be the luckiest guy in Kings training camp this year? None other than Matt Frattin.
He’s gone from being in and out of the line-up the past two seasons in Toronto to being handed the left wing spot on a line with Mike Richards and Jeff Carter.
Not too shabby, eh?
Unlike some other players who [...]
Raw quotes from Anze Kopitar following the morning session on Thursday, Day 1 of Kings training camp…
How was it out there today?
“It was good, it was good to be back. It was definitely different from last year. During the Summer you know you have a goal, you have time, dates, that you have to be [...]
Game 2 of the special two-game series between prospects from the Kings and Ducks ended with a different score than the initial contest, but the same outcome - an LA victory. Playing in front of a sold out crowd at the team’s training facility in El Segundo, Alex Roach, Nick Shore and Jordan Weal helped power the [...]
In Game 2 of a special two-game rookie series, the LA Kings held off the visiting Anaheim Ducks 3-2 on Monday night. If you were at the game or watched it on MayorsManor via the free live stream, we want to know – in your opinion, who was the most impressive Kings prospect?
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Courtesy of Kings Vision, here’s a full replay of Monday night’s Rookie Game between the Kings and Ducks prospects…
FIRST PERIOD
SECOND PERIOD
THIRD PERIOD
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Post-game quotes from coach Mark Morris can be read here (he offered opinions on a handful [...]
Raw quotes from coach Mark Morris following the Kings 3-2 win over Anaheim in Game 2 of their Rookie Series…
On Nick Shore:
“Nick’s game has really grown on me. I’ve come to appreciate how intelligent he is and he’s very reliable. I think that I first realized it when I saw him killing the 5-on-3 when [...]
Raw quotes from Tyler Toffoli…
On if Rookie Camp is different this year, as he’s being looked at as one of the leaders:
“Yeah, I think obviously you have to be a leader. If you watch the practices, our line is going first in all the drills and just trying to be crisp and make sure everyone is being [...]
Raw quotes from Tanner Pearson…
On if coming back to camp is easier knowing the routine:
“Yeah, this past year has been a lot similar to Development Camp. Stuff will change, as it’s more playing games and getting back into that kind of groove. It’s been nice to be out here finally and get the season back [...]
Raw quotes from Nick Ebert…
On if Rookie Camp is getting any easier, given that he’s been to LA a few times for other camps:
“Yeah, I think a little bit as far as just being comfortable and things like that. You start to meet all the staff and the scouts, all the guys are here. Every [...]
Line combos and expectations for Saturday’s Kings v Ducks Rookie Game
No rest for the wicked. Rookie Camp opened on Wednesday with the dreaded Wingate test, then a few dozen Kings prospects hit the ice for two-a-day practices on Thursday and Friday…and now it’s game time!
Tonight in Anaheim, the Kings will face off with the Ducks in Game 1 of a series that will also involve a re-match Monday [...]