If the Kings are to be considered serious contenders in the postseason, the two most obvious pieces they need to add would be a legit second-line center and a puck-moving defenseman on the left side. Given his pick of the litter, GM Ken Holland would most likely opt for that center to be a right […]
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Projected Lineups, Kings at Hurricanes; End of the Roadie Comes with Measuring Stick
Sunday marks the end of an extended road trip for Los Angeles, as they’re set to visit one of the best teams in the Eastern Conference, the Carolina Hurricanes. With a record of 3-1-0 on the trip, coach Jim Hiller and his group can build some solid momentum with a win; it would be quite […]
Rapid Review: Kings Storm Back After Slow Start; Earn Key Point
What began as a nightmare turned into one of LA’s most resilient performances of the young season. Facing the NHL’s only remaining undefeated team, the Kings fell behind 3-0 early in the second period before battling back to force overtime and secure a valuable point in the Pacific Division standings. During his postgame press conference, […]
Projected Lineups: Kings vs. Hurricanes, Game 6 Shuffles the Deck and How to Watch
Where do the storylines even begin heading into Game 6 for Jim Hiller and his LA Kings? Obviously, there’s the team’s record as one key point. It’s been a disappointing start to the season thus far, with Los Angeles collecting just one win — in a shootout — through five games. Although this is still […]
Justin Williams Weighs in On Kopitar Retirement Announcement
Sometimes, you just never know where life will take you — from something as small as a text exchange with a former Kings player to a trade that uproots you and your family from the East Coast and brings you to Los Angeles. Three years into GM Dean Lombardi’s master plan with the Kings, Justin […]