On Monday, following the LA Kings missing the playoffs for the second time in three years, AEG President and CEO Dan Beckerman announced the exit of GM Dean Lombardi and coach Darryl Sutter, as both were relieved of their duties.
“This was an extremely difficult decision and was made with an enormous amount of consideration […]
Latest Thoughts on Changes Coming to the LA Kings
April 10, 2017 By
Remember when you would get in trouble as a kid and your mom would tell you, ‘Just wait until your father gets home!’ and the anticipation of what he might say or do would just eat you up inside? Well, welcome to the City of Angeles on April 10, 2017 – where the tension in […]
NHL Radio Replay: Hoven on Lombardi, Sutter, Kopitar and Summer Plans
March 27, 2017 By
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Enjoy a free replay of John Hoven on NHL Network Radio, where he joined host Jonathan Davis on the Two Man Advantage to discuss all the latest happenings surrounding the Los Angeles Kings – including: will Darryl Sutter be coaching the team next season, the future of GM Dean Lombardi, getting production from […]
NHL Radio Replay: Hoven on Kopitar, Kempe, Rookies, and Changes
February 23, 2017 By
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Enjoy a free replay of John Hoven on NHL Network Radio, where he joined hosts Jim ‘Boomer’ Gordon and Greg Gilbert on the Power Play. Some of the topics discussed during the spot included: why the Kings struggle on offense, trade rumors, Adrian Kempe, other rookies, our recent report on the likelihood of […]
Recap: Reign – and RAIN – vs Condors in AHL Outdoor Classic
January 8, 2017 By
It was an eventful weekend in Bakersfield. What began with an almnni game featuring more than a dozen Kings and Oilers Smythe Division stars, coached by Wayne Gretzky and Luc Robitaille, ended with a rain-filled AHL Outdoor Classic. Local fans went home happy, though, as the Condors came back late in regulation to tie things […]
NHL Radio Replay: Hoven on What’s Wrong With Kopitar
January 3, 2017 By
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Enjoy a free replay of John Hoven on NHL Network Radio, where he joined hosts Scott Laughlin and Jim ‘Boomer’ Gordon on the Power Play. Some of the topics discussed during the spot included: Anze Kopitar’s offensive woes, Darryl Sutter’s line combinations, potential roster changes, Tyler Toffoli’s injury, the AHL game between the […]
NHL Radio Replay: Hoven on Future of Lombardi, Sutter, Gaborik in LA
January 2, 2017 By
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Enjoy a free replay of John Hoven on NHL Network Radio, where he joined host Jonathan Davis on the Two Man Advantage. Some of the topics discussed during the spot included: Dean Lombardi’s long-term status as Kings GM, conversations with Darryl Sutter before the season started, if Marian Gaborik will end up on […]
NHL Radio Replay: Hoven on Goalie Plans, Prospects, Kings Surprises
December 12, 2016 By
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Enjoy a free replay of John Hoven on NHL Network Radio, where he joined host Jonathan Davis on the Two Man Advantage. Some of the topics discussed during the spot included: Marian Gaborik, Dustin Brown, Nic Dowd, Jonathan Quick’s timeline to return, Peter Budaj’s recent play in net, Jeff Zatkoff’s upcoming schedule, Dwight […]
Hoven on Sportsnet Radio: Talking Kings Lineup, Upcoming Changes, and Sutter
November 3, 2016 By
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Enjoy a free replay of John Hoven on Sportsnet NHL Radio, where he joined host Rob Kerr to touch on a wide range of topics – including: the current Los Angeles Kings roster issues, goaltending questions, Dustin Brown, Matt Greene, Shane Doan, Kevin Gravel, Michael Mersch, coach Darryl Sutter, the Calgary Flames, and […]
The Final Interview: Darryl Sutter on the How and Why of Being Fired, plus What Lies Ahead
When all was said and done, Darryl Sutter remained Darryl Sutter right up until the very end… and even beyond.
Just days removed from being fired in Los Angeles, he was back in a very familiar setting – about an hour outside of downtown, watching the Kings AHL affiliate in Ontario. Unlike previous visits, which provided […]