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 [...]
Terry Murray’s convinced about Loktionov, unsure of Lewis
September 20, 2011 By
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 [...]
Willie Mitchell and Mike Richards developing a bromance at camp
September 19, 2011 By
It may not be spring, but love is in the air.
Like the first day of school every fall, the opening of training camp for the LA Kings each September brings similar feelings and events with it.
You have the young kids, who are intimidated by the older guys – even though they’ll never admit it. You [...]
Jack Johnson not worried about much, including his plus-minus
September 19, 2011 By
Jack Johnson of LA Kings (photo: K. Spatz)
Kings defenseman Jack Johnson has few worries away from the rink, especially after signing a seven-year, $30.5-million contract extension back in January.
So, he was free to spend his summer on things other than stressing about a the trials and tribulations that can come with negotiating a new deal [...]
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 [...]
Rosters for split-squad games – Kings vs Coyotes
September 19, 2011 By
A day earlier than expected, here are the Los Angeles Kings rosters for the split squad games vs. the Phoenix Coytoes on Wednesday.
At Phoenix
Goalies – Jeff Zatkoff, Jonathan Bernier
Defensemen – Matt Greene, Alec Martinez, Willie Mitchell, Andrew Campbell, David Kolomatis, Patrick Mullen
Forwards – Anze Kopitar, Justin Williams, Brad Richardson, Ethan Moreau, Kevin Westgarth, Trevor Lewis, [...]
Coach Murray helps close the loop on Brad Richardson
September 19, 2011 By
Richardson while training (photo: K. Spatz)
The list of names competing for a spot on the bottom two lines of this year’s LA Kings squad was already quite packed in mid-August.
With Jarret Stoll, Kyle Clifford, Trevor Lewis and Kevin Westgarth taking up four of the six roles, that was probably going to make for a fun [...]
Los Angeles Kings Training Camp – recap of key comments
September 19, 2011 By
As you know, the Los Angeles Kings 2011 training camp opened up over the weekend.
Most of the NHL players were in town for about a week prior and had been working out and scrimmaging at the team’s training facility in El Segundo.
Meanwhile, over 20 prospects were engaged in Rookie Camp, including a two-game series with [...]
LA Kings coach Terry Murray on camp MVP (so far)
September 18, 2011 By
It’s only been two days.
So, when I asked LA Kings coach Terry Murray which one guy has been the most impressive so far in camp, he gave a classic deadpan answer – “Mike Kalinowski.”
If you’ve never heard the name before, don’t worry. He’s not listed as one of the 65 names attending sessions at [...]
Jarret Stoll will have a different view of tonight’s game
Things are coming into focus for Jarret Stoll
A few weeks after the Kings acquired 26-year old center Mike Richards, Jarret Stoll stopped by MayorsManor and let it be known – he’s not feeling like a guy who’s been kicked to the curb by his apparent move to the third line this season.
“I’d be very, [...]