Jamie Kompon was perceived to be the fall guy for the Kings inept power play over the last few seasons. True or not, he’s now working in Chicago and former St Louis Blues head coach Davis Payne came to Los Angeles over the summer to replace him on Darryl Sutter’s coaching staff.
“I haven’t really gotten [...]
Davis Payne looking to make major changes to Kings’ power play
January 21, 2013 By
Matt Greene on IR with back injury, Jake Muzzin will play vs Avs
January 21, 2013 By
The Kings’ once rock-solid defense continues to absorb body blows like a heavyweight fighter. Already without the services of arguably their best blueliner during the second half of last season, Willie Mitchell, now comes word that Matt Greene is out and not likely to play tomorrow night vs. the Colorado Avalanche.
So, enter Jake Muzzin. He [...]
Bodnarchuk to waivers, Muzzin likely to replace Willie Mitchell
January 17, 2013 By
Earlier today the Kings put defenseman Andrew Bondnarchuk on waivers, all but confirming what has been expected this week – prospect Jake Muzzin looks to be the guy who will replace Willie Mitchell on the roster to start the season.
How much playing time he’ll actually get is still in question. With the absence of [...]
Lombardi talks prospects and how they might help this year
January 13, 2013 By
With Anze Kopitar and Willie Mitchell likely out for next weekend’s season opener due to knee injuries, many have wondered who in the Kings organization might be called up to fill those gaps on the main roster. After all, for the first few years of GM Dean Lombardi‘s tenure, all the hype was around the [...]
Video highlights – Andreoff and Muzzin not enough for Monarchs
December 29, 2012 By
Game report provided by the Monarchs, LA Kings AHL affiliate…
WORCESTER, MA – The last five match-ups between the Manchester Monarchs and the Worcester Sharks have been decided by one goal and the Monarchs were on the short end of the one goal separation in a 2-1 loss at the DCU Center on Friday night.
Manchester (14-13-2-2) [...]
Video highlights and comments – Monarchs done in by the Whale
December 22, 2012 By
Game report provided by the Monarchs, LA Kings AHL affiliate…
MANCHESTER, NH – The Manchester Monarchs rallied from a two goal deficit but fell to the Connecticut Whale, 5-2, at the Verizon Wireless Arena on Friday night.
Manchester (12-12-2-2) is fifth in the Atlantic Division with 28 points. Connecticut (12-13-2-0) is third in the Northeast Division with [...]
Highlights: Pair of goals from Kozun and Vey pace Monarchs nine goal night
December 9, 2012 By
After a nine goal outburst vs. the Connecticut Whale, the Monarchs now have a new franchise best for goals in a single game. Kings forward – and Stanley Cup Champion – Jordan Nolan started the onslaught when he put one in the net just past the five minute mark of the first period.
Before the first [...]
Highlights and post-game notes: Toffoli shines in Monarchs in OT loss
November 25, 2012 By
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Hockey players are supposed to experience a bit of an adjustment period when they step-up to the next level. Don’t tell that to Tyler Toffoli though. The Kings top-rated offensive prospect capped off a trying week with another goal earlier today, part of a 3-2 Monarchs defeat on home ice.
Toffoli, originally selected in the [...]
Kings at Coyotes – full Darryl Sutter post-game quotes
On Jake Muzzin’s first NHL goal: “I didn’t know it was his first goal NHL goal until after he scored it. But, he hit the net, you know? We talked about that yesterday; the importance of defensemen hitting the net.”
On Drew Doughty’s play of late: “I think our defense is solid. They played good all [...]