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Enjoy a free replay of this week’s Mayor’s Minutes on NHL Network Radio, where John Hoven joined host Jim ‘Boomer’ Gordon to preview the 2018-19 Pacific Division race – who makes the playoffs, who doesn’t, and why?
For what it’s worth, after the segment was over, Boomer continued to the conversation by sharing his […]
NHL RADIO REPLAY: Mayor’s Minutes Returns to Preview Pacific Division
September 20, 2018 By Leave a Comment
Preseason or Not, Etem May Have Revenge on His Mind in Arizona
September 18, 2018 By Leave a Comment
For Emerson Etem, his road to possibly becoming an official member of the LA Kings will start in one of the most ironic places – Arizona.
Word is, Etem will be playing for the Kings road-unit in tonight’s split-squad series against the Coyotes, which is certainly an interesting one given the 26-year-old forward’s recent past.
Let’s reset […]
Stevens on Kings Catapulting into Analytics Pool
September 15, 2018 By Leave a Comment
Analytics has been the uber-hot buzzword in hockey circles over the past few years. It’s practically become an all-encompassing term referring to any numbers and data sharing even a tangential relationship to what happens on the ice.
However, some of the data being captured by teams extends Beyond just what happens during a game. In […]
John Stevens on Carter, Brodzinski, and Etem
September 14, 2018 By Leave a Comment
Select quotes from coach John Stevens after opening day of LA Kings Training Camp:
On how much time off he had this summer:
“We were pretty busy right up to the end of development camp. After development camp I spent a couple weeks with my family, they come over the Fourth of July. It sounds crazy, […]
Kings Prospect Aidan Dudas, Perhaps Another Hidden Gem
September 13, 2018 By Leave a Comment
Much has been made about the Kings retaining their first round draft picks in both 2017 and 2018 after going several years without one due to various trades. And while GM Rob Blake has been given ample credit for placing a heavy emphasis on re-stocking a thinning prospect pool, let’s not forget one other item. […]
Kings of the Roundtable 2018, The Podcast Edition
September 13, 2018 By Leave a Comment
We’ve had many requests for a podcast edition of the 2018 Kings of the Roundtable. Of course, you can still watch all six episodes in glorious video here. However, for those audiophiles who need a podcast, you can enjoy the MP3 player down below.
This podcast features over an hour of non-stop hockey talk. As mentioned […]
PHOTO GALLERY: Kings v Golden Knights, 2018 Rookie Tournament
September 13, 2018 By Leave a Comment
Well, it’s over. The NHL Rookie Tournament held in Las Vegas was a rousing success for the Golden Knights – and, really, for all six teams that participated. It was a great showcase, with sold out games each day, and competitive action across the board.
Unfortunately for the Kings, the were the only team to not […]
Sheldon Rempal ‘Frustrated’ Through Early Part of Rookie Camp
September 11, 2018 By Leave a Comment
Following two productive seasons with Clarkson University, Sheldon Rempal signed a two-year Entry Level Contract with the Kings back in March after being courted by several NHL teams. After a summer of workouts and preparation, he now stands on the doorstep of possibly reaching his dream.
At 23-years-old, he’s one of the older prospects participating in […]
PHOTO GALLERY: Kings Practice at 2018 Rookie Tournament
September 11, 2018 By Leave a Comment
Coming off an off-day for the six NHL teams participating in the 2018 Vegas Rookie Faceoff, things will wrap up today with a full slate of games:
Anaheim Ducks v Arizona Coyotes
San Jose Sharks v Colorado Avalanche
LA Kings v Vegas Golden Knights
Although there won’t be an actual tournament champion crowned, here are the current standings:
Ducks 2-0
Sharks […]
LA Kings Opening Night Roster: Take One – Early Camp Cuts Coming
Training Camp is officially in full swing, with two games down and another pair of split-squad matchups coming tomorrow, against the Golden Knights in Los Angeles and against the Canucks in Vancouver.
Look for GM Rob Blake and staff to start whittling down the roster real soon, as they push through the process of getting a […]