Jonathan Bernier (photo: D. Sheehan) The long-rumored and highly speculated goaltending controversy in Los Angeles never really developed last season. For anybody willing to listening, Kings coach Terry Murray proclaimed Jonathan Quick his starter prior to camp, during camp and numerous times throughout the season. Then, Jonathan Bernier started off slowly when given a few chances […]
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Mike Richards – ‘Laperriere guided me in the right direction’
Just over a month has passed since an earthquake-like rumbling was felt around the National Hockey League, as the Philadelphia Flyers traded away two of their most important players. From the moment he joined the Kings, Mike Richards has been asked a lot of questions about his now former teammate and best friend, Jeff Carter. […]
Stoll had questions from Richards, has answers for Murray
Stoll, Richards and Lombardi (LA Kings) It’s been a summer of goodbyes and new relationships for many on the Los Angeles Kings roster. Earlier today I posted comments from Alec Martinez and Jarret Stoll regarding Wayne Simmonds being shipped off to Philadelphia (link). On the flip side, the team has been welcoming Mike Richards into […]
Stoll, Martinez talk LA Kings trading Wayne Simmonds
Martinez and Simmonds (photo: K. Spatz) During a conversation with coach Terry Murray just a few days after the Kings were eliminated from the playoffs, he acknowledged that Wayne Simmonds “hit a bit of a wall” last season. It wasn’t that surprising of a statement from the coach though. After all, Simmonds saw his goals, […]
POLL: How should NHL resolve Kings-Oliers grievance?
Poor Gary Bettman. The guy gets booed everywhere he goes. He rarely gets complimented for anything he does, at least not by fans. And he finds himself in another lose-lose situation after the Los Angeles Kings officially filed a grievance against the Edmonton Oilers. Regardless of how he resolves the mess, some percentage of people […]