While drafting and development remain core priorities of the LA Kings at the moment, adding top young talent via free agency will also come into play when the opportunity arrises. Over the past few seasons, GM Rob Blake and staff have used the college UFA route to add guys like Blake Lizote and Alex Iafallo […]
LA Kings 2020 Prospect Rankings – Players No. 11-15
March 4, 2020 By
This article serves as the third in an ongoing series evaluating the current LA Kings pipeline. Without any hyperbole, our rankings are the definitive guide to the team’s draft picks and next wave of young players. For over a decade, we’ve gone through this process in painstaking detail to ensure these reports are unmatched in […]
Pair of Kings Prospects on TV This Friday
October 10, 2019 By
Each season, we try to keep you up to date on the Kings prospects throughout the handful of leagues they compete in all across the globe. This year, look for a renewed interest in the college ranks, primarily because the organization’s top selection at last year’s NHL Draft – center Alex Turcotte – is expected […]
Summer Check-In: Five Questions with Mikey Anderson
August 30, 2019 By
Thus far, nearly everything we’ve told you about defenseman Mikey Anderson since he was selected by the LA Kings in 2017 has played out as described.
He played for USA at the 2018 World Junior Championships, despite being one of the youngest guys on the team.
One year later, he returned, this time as captain, and played […]
If the Kings Dip Back Into College Free Agency This Season
March 6, 2019 By
Over the past year, we’ve noted on several occasions the Los Angeles Kings renewed commitment to the college free agent market. After several seasons of not adding any big names to their prospect pool via this sometimes tough-to-crack avenue, they appear to have quite a few solid additions in recent years. For example, Alex Iafallo […]
Petersen Reacts to Being Named LA Kings No. 1 Prospect
March 5, 2019 By
It’s often been said that each player to make the NHL comes with his own unique story. And if you’re looking for something a little non-traditional, goaltender Cal Petersen certainly checks several boxes.
Among the menu items to choose from, you have the kid from Waterloo, IA – a place not often confused with a hockey […]
10 Tidbits: Kings, Reign, and Monarchs Making News
March 1, 2019 By
With all the focus on Prospect Rankings and the NHL Trade Deadline of late, we’ve accumulated quite a few random notes to pass along. Here’s the latest in our 10 Tidbits…
1. Starting in Ontario
There’s quite a bit going on out in the Inland Empire related to the building used for Ontario Reign games. For […]
LA Kings 2019 Midseason Prospect Rankings: Nos. 5 and 6
February 12, 2019 By
Buckle up, we’re moving into the Top 5.
As we move through the 2019 edition of the LA Kings Prospect Rankings, it’s always helpful to quickly update anybody stopping by for the first time. If you’re unfamiliar with our rankings, for nearly a decade this content has become a vital source of player information. Nobody outside […]
LA Kings 2019 Midseason Prospect Rankings: Starting at No. 10
February 1, 2019 By
Things they are a-changin’ in Los Angeles, and our 2019 Midseason Rankings are a perfect reflection of the current environment.
Much of what will unfold in the slotting of players requires a deep explanation and understanding. From a 30,000 ft. level, there are two primary factors that go into our rankings – asset value and NHL […]
Anderson Fully Committed to Future with LA Kings
At the moment, you’d be hard pressed to find a recent LA Kings draft pick with more momentum than Mikey Anderson. Ranked as the No. 5 prospect in the organization just a few months ago, the 19-year-old defenseman recently signed his three-year Entry Level Contract and is now officially a pro hockey player. This comes […]