In addition to all the craziness 2021 has already brought to the NHL, this is also a make-or-break season for Kings rookie Kale Clague. Originally selected by LA at the 2017 Draft (second round, 51st overall), he’s spent the past two years with AHL Ontario and is now expected to rotate spots with Tobias Bjornfot […]
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Ontario Reign Projected Lineup and Thoughts from Wrobo
This afternoon, the first of two back-to-back games between the Ontario Reign and San Diego Gulls will get underway. And that number ‘two’ is the key word; just for a different reason. As we explained in an article earlier this week, the six exhibition games coming up carry extra importance for the immediate future of […]
Mikey Anderson – Ready to Emerge from the Shadows as a Top Defender for LA Kings
It’s time for another mid-round gem to rise up and become a productive member of the LA Kings roster. Over the past decade, no team has had more success finding NHL caliber players outside the top 50 picks than Mark Yannetti and his scouting staff. Following a few years of hype here on MayorsManor, hockey […]
Why Ontario Reign Preseason is So Important for Byfield and Kaliyev
With all apologies to Alan Iverson, yes, we are talking about practice. Normally, preseason games are simply that – practice for the upcoming regular season. Depending on the year, there may be a few bubble players pushing to make a roster, so they’re trying to impress the coaches. Again, though, they’re practice games. So then […]
Kings Of The Podcast: S2, E5 – Preview and Predictions for 31 NHL Teams
With the first puck drop of what should be a wild ride of a season now upon us, Kings Of The Podcast returns with a jam packed show. This episode is rather simple to tee up… We have a comment (usually in the form of a prediction or key question) for each of the league’s […]