In some circles, LA Kings’ GM Dean Lombardi is referred to as ‘Dealer Dean,’ largely because of his frequent swapping of draft picks and prospects. More recently though, he’s been all about big-name trades, landing the top prize each of the last two seasons on Deadline Day – Dustin Penner from Edmonton in 2011 and Jeff […]
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10 Tidbits from Sutter – ‘I’m not a doctor, a psychologist or a therapist’
Following the Kings 30 minute pre-game skate at their training facility in El Segundo, coach Darryl Sutter shared some wisdom and dropped some straight facts on us this morning… 1. On if he’ll use the same line-up tonight as he did in the last game – “You’ll need to get there for the song.” [note: […]
Jeff Carter talks Richards vs Doan and the Coyotes
Kings’ center Jeff Carter was credited with the game-winning goal in LA’s 4-2 victory Saturday night. It marked the second consecutive game where Carter had scored this season and was only the second goal of his career vs. the Phoenix Coyotes. After the game, MayorsManor spoke with the 6-foot-3 right wing about the team’s first victory of […]
PICS: JF Berube’s new mask pays tribute to LA Kings legends
Last week we brought you exclusive photos of a new goalie mask being worked up for Kings’ prospect JF Berube. If you thought it looked great then, check out the finished product below. Kudos, as always, to artist Sylvie Marsolais for her amazing work. She sent over a note saying they originally started with a […]
Dean Lombardi impressed with a pair of former ECHL players
During every off-season of Dean Lombardi‘s tenure as General Manager in Los Angeles he’s been asked about possible free agents and trades that might be available to improve the Kings. Within his replies he was usually quick to point out that although he’d explore both those avenues, there was another far-more-important factor at play. Lombardi repeatedly preached […]