Fresh off the news that Kings captain Dustin Brown has signed in Switzerland to play for the ZSC Lions, we had a chance to catch up with him today for some exclusive thoughts about the decisions he and wife Nicole have been weighing during the NHL lockout.
Nearly two months ago, Brown first told MayorsManor of his […]
Exclusive: Kings’ Dustin Brown explains why Switzerland, why now
November 5, 2012 By
Coaches evaluations following LA Kings Dev Camp
July 16, 2012 By
Now that the Kings have wrapped up their annual Development Camp, it’s time to see what some of the coaches and players thought of the experience. We’ll start off with Nelson Emerson (player development coach) and Kim Dillabaugh (goaltending coach). Then, in the next article, we’ll hear from several participants – including 2012 draftee Tomas […]
Kings prospect Kevin Gravel emerging from the shadows
January 27, 2012 By
Kevin Gravel (photo: B Hemmelgarn)
When you’re taken in the fifth round of the NHL Draft, not many hockey fans know you’re name. Even the most diehard puckheads have only a cursory knowledge of guys selected outside of the first – maybe second – round. For every Brayden Schenn, there’s at least a dozen more like […]
Big week for five of the LA Kings college prospects
January 9, 2012 By
As noted several times here on MayorsManor over the last few seasons, there has been a slow migration around the NHL away from relying so heavily on Canadian junior prospects. Conversely, we’ve seen a substantial increase in American-born players being taken in the first and second rounds of the NHL Draft.
The Kings are right […]
WJC 2012: Kings prospects face-off on TV today at noon
December 28, 2011 By
The 2012 World Junior Championship is underway in Alberta, Canada. The top tournament for under-20 year old hockey players kicked off Monday with wins by Team USA and Canada.
Today, both teams are back in action again – with the U.S. facing Finland and Canada squaring off with the Czech Republic.
Of note, the US/Finland game […]
Three LA Kings prospects featured in two TV games today
December 26, 2011 By
The World Junior Championship kicks off today in Alberta, Canada. For those unfamiliar, it’s the top tournament on the planet featuring under-20 year old hockey players. Last year, Russia came back from a several goal deficit in the third period to top Canada for the gold medal. And Team USA defeated Sweden […]
Four LA Kings prospects make preliminary WJC rosters
December 5, 2011 By
Later this week we’ll have a full prospect report posted, including a look at what’s going on out east with the Manchester Monarchs.
For now, here’s the big news of the day…
Team Finland and the USA have submitted their preliminary rosters for the upcoming World Junior Championships (Canada’s was released last week).
This […]
Exclusive: Nick Shore on Team USA WJC camp experience
August 15, 2011 By
Nick Shore – LA Kings prospect(photo by Cikiri)
Like it has been for some of you, summer has been filled with plenty of camping for many of the Los Angeles Kings top prospects.
First, there was the Kings Development Camp in early July. Then, a few of the elite were selected to attend evaluation camps for […]
Guest Author: D-man Kevin Gravel’s USA camp journal
August 12, 2011 By
Kevin Gravel (photo: Cikiri)
Since the inception of MayorsManor, all articles and updates have been written by me. Sure, we’ve done countless interviews with players, coaches and other hockey people – yet, the content was always prepared by me.
We’ve also had the Kings’ Jim Fox serve as our unofficial playoff reporter the last few seasons, […]
MayorsManor Lockout Radio with NHL legend Mike Modano
In 2009 Mike Modano made his first appearance on MayorsManor. It was an in-depth look back his career, from being drafted in the first round by Minnesota to winning a Stanley Cup in Dallas, from his international success with Team USA to being dropped on his head by some EMTs and he even reflected on breaking a […]