Sutter on Greene’s new injury and why the Kings made the playoffs

Kings coach Darryl Sutter rarely disappoints, as he almost always has something interesting to say. However, perhaps the most intriguing thing that surfaced during his post-practice chat with the media today surrounded an update on defenseman Matt Greene.
Of course, Greene only returned recently after missing nearly the entire regular season following back surgery due to an injury suffered in the team’s first [...]

Dean Lombardi on Brown suspension and playoff outlook

On Wednesday afternoon the NHL suspended Kings captain Dustin Brown for two games, as a result of a hit on Jason Pominville of the Minnesota Wild. Earlier today, GM Dean Lombardi was on Sportsnet Radio (Fan 590) in Toronto and offered thoughts about the ruling, as well as provided an early outlook heading into next [...]

Kings players talk wearing Dodgers jerseys in warm-ups

Prior to Thursday night’s game with the visiting Columbus Blue Jackets, the Kings wore special-edition Dodgers hockey jerseys during warm-ups. It was sure to boil the blood a bit of Blue Jays super-fan Drew Doughty.
Here’s what a few of the Kings’ players told MayorsManor about the experience…
- Kyle Clifford: “I love the Dodgers. It felt [...]

MayorsManor First Goal Contest: Game 44 – Blue Jackets at Kings

Somehow, the Columbus Blue Jackets often find a way to be part of an LA Kings story.  Last season there was the Jack Johnson for Jeff Carter trade and the famous clock issue at Staples Center.  This season there was the booing of Carter in Columbus.  But, tonight may be just as big – perhaps even bigger [...]

Lombardi explains what he wanted to accomplish at the trade deadline

With the NHL Trade Deadline now behind us, Kings GM Dean Lombardi was made available for questions earlier today. Among the many things discussed was the actual process he went through in acquiring defenseman Robyn Regehr, possible trades for an additional forward, Willie Mitchell’s injury, the development of key prospects, plans for the 2013 NHL [...]

What will Sutter say? Talks acquisition of Regehr, D-pairs, more

Following the Kings practice this afternoon at TSC, here’s what coach Darryl Sutter had to share…
- On what new defenseman Robyn Regehr brings to the Kings: “Experience, good guy in back, fills our left side. Work him in.”
- On Regehr’s off-ice intangibles: “Well, I think he’s played a long time and he has a pretty [...]

And just what type of trade is Lombardi looking to make?

Have you had enough of Kings GM Dean Lombardi yet?  Of course you haven’t.  This is the final batch of quotes from today’s conference call following the trade of Simon Gagne.  After this, we’re moving on to comments from Asst GM Ron Hextall.
If you’re joining late though and want to start at the beginning, click here.
Otherwise, [...]

Matt Greene lacks ‘skills to thrive in the outside world’

Sunday’s game vs the Red Wings would usually mark one of the high points in a regular season for Kings’ defenseman Matt Greene. He grew up in Grand Ledge, about 90 minutes west of Detroit and also spent time with the U.S. National Development Program (based out of Ann Arbor, Michigan) prior to being drafted [...]

What Will Sutter Say? Post-game comments from Anaheim

Following the Kings 7-4 loss to the Ducks in Anaheim on Saturday night, here’s what LA coach Darryl Sutter had to say…
- On how difficult it can be to come back on teams in the NHL these days: “Well we did. We did comeback from being down by two goals. It was a momentum thing. [...]

RADIO: Talking Kings v Oilers on Edmonton’s Team 1260

I joined Jason Strudwick for another guest spot on The Team 1260 – Edmonton’s official hockey channel. Because not everybody had a chance to listen to the spot live, we thought it best to share the audio here.
In the segment we discussed the hockey fans in Los Angeles, the Kings’ slow start, Anze Kopitar rejoining the line-up coming off [...]