Much has been made about the Kings retaining their first round draft picks in both 2017 and 2018 after going several years without one due to various trades. And while GM Rob Blake has been given ample credit for placing a heavy emphasis on re-stocking a thinning prospect pool, let’s not forget one other item. […]
Sheldon Rempal ‘Frustrated’ Through Early Part of Rookie Camp
September 11, 2018 By
Following two productive seasons with Clarkson University, Sheldon Rempal signed a two-year Entry Level Contract with the Kings back in March after being courted by several NHL teams. After a summer of workouts and preparation, he now stands on the doorstep of possibly reaching his dream.
At 23-years-old, he’s one of the older prospects participating in […]
Mike Futa on LA Kings Prospects and 2018 Rookie Tournament
September 10, 2018 By
We have notes, quotes, and photos from the Kings first two games of the 2018 Vegas Rookie Faceoff tournament already posted on the site – see here.
Now we turn our attention to a chat we had with Kings Assistant GM Mike Futa following the opening two days of action. With the Kings dropping both of […]
Anderson-Dolan and Eyssimont, Communication Over Chemistry
September 8, 2018 By
You just never know when two hockey players will fit well together on a line.
“Sometimes you just click with a guy – even when it’s just one game, you can feel it,” Jaret Anderson-Dolan said, when asked about playing with fellow LA Kings prospect Mikey Eyssimont in Game 1 of the 2018 Rookie Tournament. “Any […]
Akil Thomas: Moving From Kings Fan to Kings Prospect
September 6, 2018 By
“After they won those two Cups, I became a Kings fan,” Akil Thomas told us recently.
Selected in the second round of this year’s NHL Entry Draft, Thomas is among a group of prospects arriving in Los Angeles for Rookie Camp this week, all sharing at least one thing in common – they grew up only […]
Kings of the Roundtable 2018, Episode 6 – Answering Questions From Fans
September 1, 2018 By
As this journey continues, Episode 6 takes us to the land of no return – we embark on answering actual questions submitted by fans. It’s your show!
As mentioned previously, MayorsManor and The Fourth Period have once again partnered to bring you an in-depth look at the Los Angeles Kings, both on and off the […]
Kings of the Roundtable 2018, Episode 5 – Goaltending, Defense, and Trades
August 31, 2018 By
Fresh on the heels of Episode 4’s Prospect Party, we’re back with another edition of Kings of the Roundtable.
As requested by legions of hockey fans, MayorsManor and The Fourth Period partnered to bring you an in-depth look at the Los Angeles Kings, both on and off the ice. Along with Dennis Bernstein, Senior […]
Kings of the Roundtable 2018, Episode 4 – A Prospect Party
August 30, 2018 By
With over 30 minutes of LA Kings related conversations (read: debates) already posted, we’re now prepped and ready to share Episode 4 of this year’s Kings of the Roundtable.
For those just tuning in, MayorsManor and The Fourth Period have once again partnered to bring you an in-depth look at the Los Angeles Kings, […]
Kings of the Roundtable 2018, Episode 3 – Carter, Toffoli, and the Pacific Division Race
August 28, 2018 By
Did you enjoy Episode 2, where we talked Voynov, Kovalchuk, and Kempe? Well, we’re not even close to being done yet.
For those just catching up, MayorsManor and The Fourth Period have once again partnered to bring you an in-depth look at the Kings, both on and off the ice. Along with Dennis Bernstein, Senior […]
Stevens on Dimming Doughty’s Fire and Pairing Him With Brickley
Coming off of signing a big contract extension this summer, defenseman Drew Doughty continues to take on a greater role within the LA Kings organization. As training camp rolls along in preparation for the 2018-19 season, Coach John Stevens shared the following related to his perennial Norris Trophy candidate…
On if he would like to see […]