In an interview here on MayorsManor a few weeks ago, Kings’ enforcer Kevin Westgarth said he was “itching a bit” to get into his first fight of the year, and added “there’s no takers.” Last night versus Tampa Bay might have given him just the opportunity. However, he was about as far from the ice as […]
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LA vs TB Game Preview w/ Wayne Simmonds
Through 11 games so far this season Kings forward Wayne Simmonds has six points, identical to where he was last year at the same marker. Later tonight he’ll be facing the Lightning, a team he hasn’t seen very often in his career. In the only match-up last season between LA and Tampa Bay he had […]
10 Tidbits on Scott Parse (updated)
Whenever Kings GM Dean Lombardi is speaking to a group of people, there are usually a few memorable quotes. HockeyFest in September was no exception. He got the attention of quite a few people by claiming “Scott Parse is near the top three on the team in terms of skill.” When coach Terry Murray later […]
Kyle Clifford on the Impending Roster Decision
For Kings GM Dean Lombardi and Coach Terry Murray ‘decision day’ wasn’t Tuesday. For now, they remain undecided on Propositions 10 and 13. Something should be announced soon though, as they’re going to have to vote one way or the other on Kyle Clifford (Barrie Colts / OHL) and Brayden Schenn (Brandon Wheat Kings / […]
Future Fridays – Interview w/ Brock Beukeboom
Call it the Jeff Halpern pick. Kings GM Dean Lombardi has been known to wheel and deal his draft picks – trading up, trading down and often bundling them with an ‘asset’ when trading for another team’s player. At the 2009 NHL Draft, Lombardi did a two-for-one deal, sending the Kings fourth and fifth round […]