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Earlier today Kings’ Vice President and Assistant GM Ron Hextall was on Hockey Night in Canada radio, a show hosted by Elliotte Friedman and former goaltender Kelly Hrudey. They touched upon a myriad of topics in their 15-minute conversation, including Drew Doughty, Keaton Ellerby, Dustin Penner, Jonathan Quick and more. For those who missed the show, [...]
The LA Kings’ 2013 midseason prospect rankings went up yesterday and earlier today we posted feedback from VP and Assistant GM Ron Hextall regarding two of the defensemen on the list.
Now, he rejoins us to talk about the top-rated prospect overall, forward Tyler Toffoli.
We’ll begin with a general overview of the 20-year old’s first season as a [...]
Yesterday we posted the 2013 midseason prospect rankings for the LA Kings organization.
Now, Kings’ VP and Assistant GM Ron Hextall joins us to share some thoughts about two of the defensive players reviewed. One of his key responsibilities is to oversee the Manchester Monarchs roster and he makes regular visits to the East Coast to keep close [...]
Several key factors contributed to the Kings winning the Stanley Cup, including trades for players like Mike Richards and Jeff Carter, plus the hiring of coach Darryl Sutter. However, a major area that can’t be overlooked is the development of younger players in Manchester. Here’s Kings VP and Assistant General Manager Ron Hextall with a [...]
Brett Hextall vs. the Kings (photo: CIKIRI)
During the Kings and Coyotes two-game Rookie Camp tournament last week, Brandon Kozun made the biggest impression on the management group and fans in Los Angeles.
Over on the other side, it was pretty hard not to notice Phoenix center Brett Hextall.
Sure, he’s the son of Kings executive Ron Hextall. [...]
Kings v Coyotes Thursday (photo: J. Weinberg)
Brandon Kozun can rest a little easier.
Fresh off his rookie season in Manchester last year, he wasn’t talking like a player in a meaningless training camp game after Wednesday’s 8-7 loss to the Coyotes – where the Kings gave up five goals in the third period.
He was visibly upset [...]
MayorsManor Live Radio – Jordan Weal talks life as LA Kings prospect
At the 2010 NHL Draft, held in Los Angeles, the Kings went defense first once again, taking college bound blueliner Derek Forbort with their first pick. After that, GM Dean Lombardi selected forwards with three of his other four selections.
One of those players was Jordan Weal of the Regina Pats. He finished his WHL career last spring by [...]