Is Kyle Clifford coming back soon? Is there an app for that?

Following the Kings’ practice at the their training facility earlier today, MayorsManor spent a few minutes with Kyle Clifford.  However, before we started talking hockey, the 22-year old forward took a keen interest in my cell phone – which prompted a brief tech-discussion…
“You should get the Blackberry Q10,” he began, upon noticing that I don’t [...]

Soundbites with Sutter – Friday practice in LA

While most of the Kings were on the ice for an optional practice on Friday, coach Darryl Sutter met with the media and shared the following thoughts…
- On what the Kings still need to improve on:
“Individual things. When you break things down you’re always trying to improve. Putting different guys in the line-up, guys have [...]

Statement from Sharks GM on Raffi Torres suspension

Full statement from Sharks GM Doug Wilson…
The Sharks organization fully supports the NHL in its efforts to remove illegal and dangerous hits from the game but we strongly disagree with the NHL’s decision to suspend Raffi Torres.
Upon review of the incident, it is abundantly clear that this was a clean hockey hit. As noted by [...]

Alec Martinez on Kopitar’s face, Toffoli’s nickname and LA’s culture

On how it feels to be back playing again:
“Obviously everyone wants to play and I got that opportunity last series and I just got to keep it going.”
On what happens on time away from playing:
“Yeah, I guess you pick up on little things, just when you take a step back and look at the team, [...]

Brad Richardson on if he’s a prick to play against

On his feelings about playing last night: 
“I felt a little rough at the start. Haven’t played in awhile so I didn’t feel great, but i thought my legs came under me as I got going. I don’t think it was nerves, more excitement.”
On San Jose’s overall play and physicality:
“We’ve played them a lot. We played [...]

Anze Kopitar update from Friday’s Kings practice

Comments from Kings center Anze Kopitar…
On Dustin Brown hitting him with a puck:
“I guess the stick was not enough, so he had to shoot a puck in my face.”
On the severity of his injury:
“I’ve felt better before but with the situation, coming out with a couple stitches is not too bad.”
On his coming back into [...]

Post-Game 2: Jonathan Quick – ‘Gotta get back to zero and get ready’

Following the Kings’ come-from-behind win over the visiting San Jose Sharks in Game 2, here’s what goalie Jonathan Quick had to share…
- On his emotions right now:
“You’re excited, the game just ended. Kinda win in a dramatic fashion there, scoring two goals really late. So you enjoy it for a couple minutes, but then you [...]

Post-Game 2: Trevor Lewis – ‘I almost passed out in the celebration’

Following the Kings’ come-from-behind win over the visiting San Jose Sharks in Game 2, here’s what Trevor Lewis had to share…
- On being able to step back and consider the moment based on how this game ended:
“I just think our power play was big tonight and special teams we need. Special teams you need in [...]

Post-Game 2: Comments from Kings rookie Tyler Toffoli

Following the Kings’ come-from-behind win over the visiting San Jose Sharks in Game 2, here’s what rookie Tyler Toffoli had to share…
- On setting up Trevor Lewis for the game-winning goal:
“It was huge, I just want to continue, working hard, getting pucks to the net and creating chances. We got a good bounce there and [...]

Post-Game 2: Comments from Kings captain Dustin Brown

Following the Kings’ come-from-behind win over the visiting San Jose Sharks in Game 2, here’s what LA captain Dustin Brown had to share…
- On not wanting to get ahead of yourselves with a 2-0 lead in the series:
“We’re all well aware of that, and what we did but we’re also well aware of what we [...]