Since 2014, coming off a run that included two Stanley Cup parades in three years, the Los Angeles Kings have been plagued with constant questions surrounding what’s gone wrong. Theories have ranged from the loss of defenseman Slava Voynov to bad trades, from injuries to bad contracts, from a coach unwilling (or unable) to change […]
Rob Blake on How and Why John Stevens Was Promoted
April 24, 2017 By
Following today’s LA Kings press conference to announce John Stevens as the team’s new head coach, General Manager Rob Blake shared a plethora of additional insight into how and why the promotion occurred:
Blake on finding a head coach right away:
“Well, I think I’ve experienced it first hand, which goes a long way. Also, the experience […]
NHL Radio Replay: Hoven on Stevens Hire, Kings Assistant Coach Search
April 24, 2017 By
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Enjoy a free replay of John Hoven on NHL Network Radio, where he joined host Jonathan Davis on the Two Man Advantage to discuss all the latest happenings surrounding the Los Angeles Kings – including: John Stevens being named the new head coach, who the team is targeting for vacant assistant coach openings, […]
The Final Interview: Darryl Sutter on the How and Why of Being Fired, plus What Lies Ahead
April 15, 2017 By
When all was said and done, Darryl Sutter remained Darryl Sutter right up until the very end… and even beyond.
Just days removed from being fired in Los Angeles, he was back in a very familiar setting – about an hour outside of downtown, watching the Kings AHL affiliate in Ontario. Unlike previous visits, which provided […]
TSN Radio Replay: Hoven on Kings Missing the Playoffs and Next Steps
April 3, 2017 By
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Enjoy a free replay of John Hoven on TSN Radio, where he joined host Rick Ralph to discuss the Kings missing the playoffs for the second time in the past three years, what has been ailing the team, and what might come next in Los Angeles.
The segment can be heard using the player […]
Doan Shares Kings Memories Prior to (Likely) Last Game at Staples
April 2, 2017 By
For more than 20 years, Shane Doan has been terrorizing the Los Angeles Kings. In so many ways, he’s the last of a dying breed – whether talking about a true power forward in the NHL or a player who stays his entire career with one team. The 40-year-old Canadian is truly something special.
We’ve been […]
NHL Radio Replay: Hoven on Lombardi, Sutter, Kopitar and Summer Plans
March 27, 2017 By
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Enjoy a free replay of John Hoven on NHL Network Radio, where he joined host Jonathan Davis on the Two Man Advantage to discuss all the latest happenings surrounding the Los Angeles Kings – including: will Darryl Sutter be coaching the team next season, the future of GM Dean Lombardi, getting production from […]
NHL Radio Replay: Hoven on Kopitar, Kempe, Rookies, and Changes
February 23, 2017 By
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Enjoy a free replay of John Hoven on NHL Network Radio, where he joined hosts Jim ‘Boomer’ Gordon and Greg Gilbert on the Power Play. Some of the topics discussed during the spot included: why the Kings struggle on offense, trade rumors, Adrian Kempe, other rookies, our recent report on the likelihood of […]
NHL Radio Replay: Hoven Boldly Predicts Kings Future Plans
February 19, 2017 By
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Enjoy a free replay of John Hoven on NHL Network Radio, where he joined host Jonathan Davis on the Two Man Advantage to discuss a myriad of Los Angeles Kings related topics – and went so far as making a few bold predictions about upcoming moves and the future of GM Dean Lombardi, […]
College FA Spencer Foo on the Process of Selecting His NHL Team
In an off-season of promised change, the LA Kings have already made several announcements supporting their claims. From a new General Manager to a new head coach, the organization is under a bit of a remodel at the moment. One thing remaining constant, though, is the team’s commitment to developing young players. For more than […]