For the first time in twelve years, the Kings possess the second overall pick of the NHL draft. Drew Doughty was the pick Los Angeles made at that time, which was the beginning of turning the franchise around into a champion.
The 2008 Draft had an embarrassment of riches of defensemen. Independent scouting services listed four […]
2020 NHL Draft: Evaluating Byfield, Stützle, and Raymond
July 3, 2020 By 4 Comments
NHL RADIO REPLAY: Mayor’s Minutes – All the Latest LA Kings News
July 1, 2020 By 1 Comment
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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 discuss all things Los Angeles.
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TSN REPLAY: Hoven Breaks Down LA Kings Draft and Roster Options
June 29, 2020 By 3 Comments
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Enjoy a free replay of John Hoven on TSN Radio, where he joined host Kevin Olszewski to discuss several LA Kings related topics – including what’s next for AHL Ontario, prospects being considered for the No. 2 selection in the NHL Draft, and which players are on the bubble for the 2020-21 roster.
This […]
2020 NHL Draft Preview: Lucas Raymond, Swedish Forward
June 28, 2020 By Leave a Comment
Last Friday, the lottery blessed Los Angeles with winning the No. 2 overall pick. We have already covered a couple players most likely on the Kings’ radar – most notably Quinton Byfield and Tim Stützle. Looking at mock drafts and rankings, it’s a two-man race for second overall.
Or is it?
MayorsManor editor John Hoven suggested potential […]
NHL Radio Replay: Hoven on Draft Lottery, Kings Plans, and Roster Notes
June 27, 2020 By Leave a Comment
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Enjoy a free replay of this week’s Hot Stove, where John Hoven joined hosts David Pagnotta, Dennis Bernstein, and Ryan Paton to break down what happened at the 2020 Draft Lottery, what’s next for the LA Kings, who will the pick, will he play in the NHL next season, the team’s top prospects, and […]
2020 NHL Draft Preview: Jamie Drysdale, OHL Defense
June 25, 2020 By Leave a Comment
As the NHL bears down on June 26, which is Phase I of the NHL Draft Lottery, we’ve taken a look at the likely top-3 picks should the Kings move up from their current fourth position slot. The experts begin varying quite a bit, which muddies the water as far as predictions.
However, we have taken […]
2020 NHL Draft Preview: Tim Stützle, German Forward
June 19, 2020 By
We have recently reported on the most likely candidates expected to go first and second overall, in the event the Kings win the lottery in those spots. The draft scenarios grow exponentially at the third pick. This is the last spot for the Kings to move up in the draft, with the lottery scheduled Friday, […]
2020 NHL Draft Preview: Quinton Byfield, OHL Forward
June 16, 2020 By
One of Dean Lombardi’s most impactful picks came in the form of Drew Doughty at second overall. Twelve years later, the Kings would benefit if the lottery provided the same courtesy.
According to Tankathon, Los Angeles has a 9.6% chance of winning this position. While it seems unlikely, remember that New York won the Kaapo Kakko […]
Kings Of the Podcast: Ep. Q2 with Nelson Emerson, Director of Player Personnel
June 14, 2020 By
Why wait any longer? Kings of the Podcast, Quarantine Edition – No. 2 is now available for your listening pleasure.
This time around, we have Nelson Emerson as our special guest. We hit on a full myriad of topics, including: his time as an NHL player, being traded, college days at Bowling Green, starting his […]
NHL RADIO REPLAY: Mayor’s Minutes – Talking LA Kings Summer Plans, Player Development
June 10, 2020 By
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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 discuss all things Los Angeles.
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Kings Of the Podcast: Ep. Q for Quarantine – With Mike Stothers
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