By now you know, Brayden Schenn has been traded.
The most talked about Kings prospect in years, perhaps ever, is no longer part of the organization – having been shipped to Philadelphia for Mike Richards.
Essentially, GM Dean Lombardi swapped Schenn for the guy many people hoped he would become, Richards – who already is himself!
You still [...]
Ranking the LA Kings top 10 prospects – who’s #1 now?
September 10, 2011 By
LA Kings 2011 Rookie Camp Primer – the goaltenders
September 9, 2011 By
Given Dean Lombardi’s mandate to ‘build from the net out’ when he took over as GM of the Los Angeles Kings five years ago, perhaps we’re doing this in reverse order.
Earlier today we posted key news and notes on the 13 forwards and eight defensemen who will attend tomorrow’s Rookie Camp.
Let’s now head to the [...]
Kings prospect Brandon Kozun goes high, low and yard
September 9, 2011 By
After hearing about it all summer, it’s finally here – the Brandon Kozun vs. Tyler Toffoli showdown.
On the eve of this year’s Kings Rookie Camp getting underway, Kozun returns to MayorsManor once again – this time, he’s talking playoffs, the NHL, baseball and a little more.
“There were some highs and lows during my first year [...]
LA Kings 2011 Rookie Camp Primer – the forwards
September 9, 2011 By
Business is about to pick up…
Fresh on the heels of yesterday’s official release of the Kings 2011 Rookie Camp roster and schedule, below is some additional information to get you primed and ready to go.
KINGS PROSPECTS
Andy Andreoff – 6-foot-1 center, drafted in 2011, third round – played 66 games for Oshawa (OHL) last season, scoring [...]
Robbie Czarnik, the somewhat forgotten LA Kings prospect
September 8, 2011 By
Czarnik at Kings DevCamp (photo by K. Spatz)
Earlier today we took a look at Kings prospect Andy Andreoff and his possible move from the OHL to the AHL this season.
You can definitely count on fellow Kings prospect, Robbie Czarnik, leaving the OHL though – he’s out of junior eligibility.
The 6-foot center was originally selected by [...]
LA Kings 2011 Rookie Camp – full roster and schedule
September 8, 2011 By
The Los Angeles Kings have announced the official roster and schedule for this year’s Rookie Camp, which is set to begin on Saturday at their training facility in El Segundo, CA.
Camp itself will consist of four-days of on-ice activities and then culminate in the fourth annual Rookie Tournament vs. the Phoenix Coyotes.
SCHEDULE
Sat, September 10: [...]
LA Kings prospect Andy Andreoff pushing for Manchester?
September 8, 2011 By
Andreoff at Kings DevCamp (photo: K. Spatz)
Kings GM Dean Lombardi had a bit of a reputation for loving guys from the WHL just a few years ago. Yet, the tide has turned.
Most recently, he’s been stocking up on American-born players and more specifically, U.S. college players.
Then there’s the OHL factor. Three of the team’s prospects [...]
Kozun vs Toffoli, round one – Kings Rookie Camp notes
Following the morning skate that officially kicked off the LA Kings 2011 Rookie Camp, here are some comments from the two guys who are front and center…plus, a smidge of Ray Kaunisto.
“I’m feeling pretty good. It’s nice to be back out there and get into the hockey season a bit,” began Brandon Kozun. “It’s [...]