Stability will not be a common theme in 2021. Instead, it will likely be a heaping helping of Expect the Unexpected. On a nightly basis, the Kings will need to be prepared for at least the possibility of a few Tommy Lasorda-worthy curveballs (that was his pitch, look it up). ‘We’re not going to be […]
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Ontario Reign to Open Training Camp ASAP, Roster Preview
Late yesterday, we tweeted that the Ontario Reign are putting finishing touches on plans for their 2021 Training Camp. And this can’t come quickly enough, as the Kings are currently trimming their roster to get down to the final 23 players (plus their taxi squad), in advance of tomorrow afternoon’s NHL deadline. As first reported […]
DDJAD: Daily Dose of Jaret Anderson-Dolan
This was supposed to be the year Jaret Anderson-Dolan broke into the NHL as a regular player. It may not end up that way, and it’s not the end of the world. Just 21 years old and with a single year of pro hockey under his belt, a whole wide world is still in front […]
TAXI! Looking at Which Players Will Open Season on LA Kings Taxi Squad
Among the many new elements being introduced in the NHL season is the creation of taxi squad rosters. Understanding the rules surrounding such will be important as the year wears on. Who can be on a taxi squad? What needs to happen in order for them to be called up to the NHL? Will they […]
Rob Blake Media Call, Dec 30 – Full Quotes, Part Two
Earlier today, LA Kings GM Rob Blake held a 30-minute zoom call with NHL media. We posted answers from the first part of that chat here. Below, is the second set of questions and replies… [Note: some answers have been slightly edited for brevity and/or clarification] On if the Ontario Reign will play out of […]