Simon Gagne scores two goals in his return to action

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Simon Gagne, pictured above with Justin Williams Saturday night, scored two goals in his return to action for the first time since hoisting the Stanley Cup in June.
It was a charity game though. So, no – he hasn’t agreed to a deal somewhere in Europe or the ECHL.
Instead, it was Team Philly vs Team New [...]

Mike Richards confused by Bettman’s request for two week recess

After last week’s charity hockey game at the Kings training facility, forward Jarret Stoll told us he was ’depressed’ following a phone call earlier that day with the NHLPA. Today, his Stanley Cup winning teammate, Mike Richards used words like ‘frustrating’ and ‘confusing when talking with NHL Network Radio host Gord Stellick about Commissioner Gary Bettman’s request to [...]

VIDEO: Mike Richards plays outdoor hockey with fans in Winnipeg

After putting out a tweet yesterday afternoon – reading: ‘Whoever’s up for a street hockey game, meet me on top of the parking garage at the Forks at 4PM. Need the best in Winnipeg for my team.’ – Kings center Mike Richards hooked up with Winnipeg Jets captain Andrew Ladd and a few hundred hardcore hockey [...]

Kings’ Jarret Stoll opens up about CBA talks and he’s depressed

Life isn’t always fun and games.
Earlier this week we posted a funny conversation with Jarret Stoll, where we joked about some of his recent wardrobe choices.  On the ice though, these should be the best of times for the 30-year old forward.  After winning his first Stanley Cup in June and immediately re-signing with the Kings for [...]

Anze Kopitar’s not sure how to feel about what’s in front of him

Yes, that’s a baby faced Anze Kopitar in the photos above. Still a teenager and living in Sweden during 2004-2006, he had moved away from his beloved Slovenia at the age of 16 and was playing for Södertälje. After just one year with their junior club – where he led the team with 49 points [...]

MayorsManor Live Radio with LA Kings winger Jeff Carter

Years from now there just might be a movie made about LA Kings right wing Jeff Carter. This is Hollywood after all.
Like the tale of his best friend and teammate, Mike Richards, the simple story has been told too many times already – successful career in junior hockey, AHL Championship his first year there, an NHL [...]

Season in Review POLL: Story of the Month, September 2011

August is historically the slowest month of the year for hockey news – so, we’re pretty sure you’re dying without your daily fix.
As usual, we’re here to help!
Over the next few weeks we’ll be taking a look back at the biggest and best stories from the 2011-2012 season. Now, we know there are some of [...]

Anze Kopitar and Mike Richards talk pressure facing the Kings

We’ve already posted comments from Drew Doughty, Dustin Brown and Simon Gagne gathered at today’s media session with the LA Kings. Now, here’s the final batch of quotes…
Q. What is the mood in the room?
ANZE KOPITAR: You failed a couple times now. We all know how big this is. It would certainly be nice to [...]

Sunday conversations with the Kings – it’s baseball cap day!

On the plane ride back to Los Angeles, coach Darryl Sutter gave his team a choice – practice on Sunday afternoon or have an early morning pre-game skate on Monday. They chose the latter. Yet, several players were still made available for interviews at the team’s training facility this afternoon…and guess what, we’re still talking [...]

Richards and Williams talk Kings v Devils Game2

More video interviews with the LA Kings as they prepare to face the New Jersey Devils in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final…
Mike Richards:

Justin Williams:

Be sure to enter the MayorsManor First Goal Contest before the game starts tonight. You could win an autographed puck from Dustin Brown.
Also, for more MayorsManor videos, please see the [...]