LA Kings Training Camp 2011: the ‘all Drew Doughty’ article

Drew Doughty is one of the best defensemen in the National Hockey League – even though, technically, he may not be part of the Los Angeles Kings at the moment.
So, it wasn’t totally surprising that Doughty not being signed (officially, he’s not a hold out, he’s an unsigned RFA), was one of the primary topics [...]

Simon Gagne likes what he sees so far, even the travel

Which one is Gagne?

Simon Gagne was one of several big-time additions to the Los Angeles Kings roster this summer, even if his arrival has been somewhat lost in the shuffle. Signing on July 2nd, he fell between the blockbuster trade for Mike Richards, the heavy pursuit of Brad Richards and last month’s arrival of Ethan [...]

VIDEO: LA Kings GM Dean Lombardi on Doughty, rookies

Daryl Evans spoke with Los Angeles Kings General Manager Dean Lombardi earlier today – among the topics: holdout defenseman Drew Doughty and the just completed Rookie Camp. Take a look…

If you’d like to win a pair of lower bowl seats for this coming Wednesday’s pre-season game at Staples Center, featuring the Kings vs. the [...]

Gagne – ‘Mike Richards is the type of guy I want on my team’

Most old sayings are still around because they’re often true.
In the case of ‘familiarity breeds contempt’ – it may make sense when applied to many other things, yet Simon Gagne sees his relationship with Mike Richards an entirely different way.
“He’s a really quiet guy and he’s really shy. But, on the ice, he’s definitely [...]

Drew Doughty contract – poll results and NEW contest

Los Angeles Kings fans have spoken!
The results of our ‘When will Drew Doughty re-sign with the Kings?‘ poll are now complete and only 3% of you think a deal will be reached by this weekend.
At the other end of the spectrum (read: extreme cynics), 7% say it won’t happen until after the team returns from [...]

POLL: When will Drew Doughty re-sign with the LA Kings?

Last week, when I was interviewed on FAN 960 in Calgary, the topic they wanted to discuss most was the Drew Doughty contract situation (listen here).
With news of other Kings moves starting to die down a bit – i.e. trade for Mike Richards, signing of Simon Gagne, summer Development Camp, etc. – Doughty’s contract negotiations [...]

LA Kings Summer Vacation – checking in w/ Alec Martinez

LA Kings Alec Martinez (photo: D. Sheehan)

A few weeks back we published an article highlighting some of the various activities some of the Los Angeles Kings players have been involved in this summer.
Additionally, a few of them – Dustin Penner, Jarret Stoll, Trevor Lewis, etc. – have stopped by MayorsManor for more detailed interviews.
Here’s the [...]

Another former Kings, Monarchs player signs in Europe

Several weeks back, Los Angeles Kings GM Dean Lombardi was visibly irritated when talking about a few of the team’s prospects signing in Europe this summer.
Gone from the pipeline are center Corey Elkins, left wing Bud Holloway and forward Oscar Moller.
Today brings news that John Zeiler has joined the ‘other side of the [...]

Rich Clune on Bud Holloway leaving Monarchs for Eurupe

Rich Clune in camp (photo: Cikiri)

During the Kings training camp last September, high-energy forward Rich Clune was starting to turn some heads.
Many thought he might even have a chance to crack the line-up in Los Angeles rather than spend a third season in Manchester (AHL).
Originally drafted by the Dallas Stars in 2005, Clune [...]

LA Kings sign Trevor Lewis, six others – leaving only one

This must be contract week for the Los Angeles Kings.
Fresh on the heals of Brad Richardson signing a two-year contract with the team a few days ago, today it was announced they had reached a two-year agreement with Trevor Lewis and single year agreements with six prospects.
Of course, this also comes after defenseman Alec Martinez [...]