Over the past few weeks several of the Kings top prospects have been facing off in junior hockey.
First, it was Maxim Kitsyn vs. Tyler Toffoli in the OHL (recap here) and more recently Jordan Weal took on Linden Vey (recap here).
Now, it’s time for the big dog. Brayden Schenn, the Kings first round draft pick [...]
Prospect Showdown – Schenn vs Weal
February 2, 2011 By
Kings Junior Prospects Square Off, plus Schenn
January 26, 2011 By
Over the last few years there has been a steady stream of encouraging news coming from the Kings prospects playing in junior hockey. They’ve had players win medals for their national teams at the World Junior Championships – including gold, silver and bronze this year – as well as made waves in the CHL.
Right now, [...]
…And Now You’re Caught Up (1/24/2011)
January 24, 2011 By
Still living in the euphoria of the Kings victory over the Coyotes on Saturday night?
Well, it’s time to check back in with the hockey world and get up to speed. Here are the ten Kings-related stories you need to know coming out of the weekend…
* The Kings play the Bruins tonight. Nearly one year ago [...]
REPORTS: Brayden Schenn Traded by His Junior Team
January 9, 2011 By
It’s been talked about for weeks and it looks like it may have finally happened…
Unlike most NHL trade rumors – which usually don’t end up coming to fruition- this speculation appears like it’s about to see the light of day…
Reports say Brayden Schenn has just been traded by the Brandon Wheat Kings (WHL) to his hometown Saskatoon Blades.
The [...]
WHL Trade Rumors Update – Schenn and Weal
January 8, 2011 By
It looks as though a new team may possibly be in on the Brayden Schenn sweepstakes.
As reported here, there is strong speculation that Schenn will be traded by the Brandon Wheat Kings prior to Monday’s WHL Trade Deadline – with the front runners believed to be the Portland Winterhawks and his hometown Saskatoon Blades.
Stories out of Saskatoon [...]
New Video Interview with Brayden Schenn
January 7, 2011 By
In the video below LA Kings prospect Brayden Schenn talks about his recent shoulder injury, trade rumors, the gold medal game vs. Russia, breaking Team Canada’s points record at the World Junior Championships and more…
Video courtesy of Global Saskatoon.
For updated trade rumors and likely scenarios involving Schenn’s WHL status, click here.
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WJC Recap and Look Ahead to 2012
January 6, 2011 By
Below are some post game notes on last night’s gold medal contest, as well as updates on two of the key stories coming out of this year’s World Junior Championship…
* Don’t make plans for New Year’s Eve this year. Now that Russia has jammed Canada for the gold medal this year, the pairings for the [...]
Another Deadline for Brayden Schenn
January 5, 2011 By
Brayden Schenn will be leaving the World Junior Championship later today with another medal to add to his collection.
It could be gold.
However, if the Russian team can somehow wrestle that away from Canada, it will be silver for the second year in a row.
Schenn’s only other remaining item of business at the WJC is to [...]
WJC2011: Three Kings Prospects Eyeing Gold
January 3, 2011 By
As noted in our World Junior Preview last week, three of the leading contenders for medals this year were the U.S., Canada and Russia.
With only four teams remaining in medal contention, all three are still alive in the tournament (along with Sweden).
Thus, each of the the Kings prospects participating in this year’s WJC – [...]
