About John HovenJohn Hoven is a member of the of the Professional Hockey Writers Association and co-hosts Kings of the Podcast. He is also the founder and editor of MayorsManor.com, which has been named Best Sports Blog in Los Angeles by LA Weekly and Hockey Blog of the Year by Yahoo Sports. Click "ABOUT OUR TEAM" above for a full bio.
Willie Mitchell on memories of being a Devil
Willie Mitchell was an eighth round pick of the New Jersey Devils in 1996 (a round that doesn’t even exist anymore!). He played two seasons with their minor league affiliate, the Albany River Rats, and spent some time up with the big club over parts of two seasons – before being traded to the Minnesota Wild in March 2001 for Sean O’Donnell. Here, he shares a few memories of being a Devil…
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This Date in LA Kings History: September 19
Happy birthday to former @LAKings forward Dan Bylsma, who was born on September 19, 1970.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/yeblXBJbks
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) September 19, 2020
Happy birthday to former @LAKings forward Mario Kempe, who was born on September 19, 1988.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/AimHSh2jFO
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) September 19, 2020
On September 19, 1997, the @LAKings signed top prospect Eric Belanger […]
Kings Of the Podcast: Ep. Q14 with John Wroblewski, Ontario Reign Head Coach
Another day, time for another Kings of the Podcast. In this episode, John Wroblewski — new head coach of the Ontario Reign — stops by to discuss joining the LA Kings organization and what the future may bring.
Topics discussed:
– The hiring proces
– Background notes leading up to the interview
– Scouting notes on Mikey Anderson, Cole […]
NHL RADIO REPLAY: Mayor’s Minutes – Kings Roster Outlook and Needs
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Enjoy a free replay of this week’s Mayor’s Minutes on NHL Network Radio, where John Hoven joined host Jim ‘Boomer’ Gordon to look at several key roster decisions facing the LA Kings heading into next season. Among the names mentioned were Gabriel Vilardi, Arthur Kaliyev Martin Frk, Carl Grundstrom, Trevor Moore, Jaret Anderson-Dolan, Matt […]
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2020 NHL Draft Preview: Ryan O’Rourke, OHL Defenseman
In a previous article, we examined a player the Kings could be targeting for their second selection at the 2020 NHL Draft - meaning, after they take somebody in the No. 2 overall position. For context, MayorsManor editor … [Read More...]
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