From their humble beginning as one of the NHL’s Second Six expansion teams in 1967, through winning two Stanley Cups in three years and becoming a league powerhouse in 2012-14, the LA Kings have experienced a rich hockey history over the past 50-plus years. Below are some key franchise moments that occurred on this date.
On August 8, 1977, the @LAKings signed free agent left winger Charlie Simmer from the Cleveland Barons. In eight seasons with the #LAKings, Simmer starred on the Triple Crown Line with Marcel Dionne and Dave Taylor, and scored 222 goals and 466 points in 384 games.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/8m0DXCR5gt
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) August 8, 2021
Happy birthday to former @LAKings goaltender Barry Brust, who was born on August 8, 1983.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/KL4yDL1wdB
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) August 8, 2021
On August 8, 1988, rumors circulated of a blockbuster trade that would send Wayne Gretzky to the @LAKings. In addition to acquiring @WayneGretzky, the #LAKings were also rumored to be unveiling a new set of uniforms at a scheduled press conference on August 9.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/6Yci4YOhIP
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) August 8, 2021
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