As suggested earlier this month, the Kings have traded defenseman Sean Durzi to the Arizona Coyotes for a 2024 second round draft pick. The move was necessary for two reasons: one, to clear cap space so GM Rob Balke can afford to sign a goaltender for the 2023-24 season and two, to balance out the […]
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Projected Lineups: LA Kings at Arizona Coyotes; Double Reverse Retro Game
After five straight starts by Pheonix Copley, Kings coach Todd McLellan is expected to hand the net back to Jonathan Quick tonight in Arizona. Having last played December 11 against Columbus, the 36-year-old goaltender stopped 18 of the 21 shots en route to a victory over Arizona earlier this month. He’ll now be looking to […]
10 Tidbits (and Opinions) from 2021 Rookie Faceoff Tournament
Over the past 12 years or so, we’ve always had a good time with our 10 Tidbits format. Yet, it’s been a while since we broke it out for an article, so flying back from Arizona we thought it might be a good time to do so. The following thoughts are not ranked in any […]
2021 Rookie Faceoff: Kings and Ducks Tournament Rosters
We’re two weeks away from Rookie Camps opening up in Los Angeles and Anaheim, just before the 2021 Rookie Faceoff tournament kicks off in Arizona. Earlier today, all six teams scheduled to participate in the event released their roster of prospects who will be involved in those games. Vegas Golden Knights Roster FORWARDS: Jakub Brabenec, […]
Full Details on NHL Rookie Tournament, Including Kings Schedule
After teasing it for quite some time, we can now pass along full details surrounding next month’s NHL Rookie Faceoff. As expected, the same six teams from the past few years — LA, Anaheim, San Jose, Arizona, Colorado, and Vegas — will participate, with each team playing three games. While the debut event in 2018 […]