Few things in life are exactly as they seem. Many situations and people are multi-layered and complex, with various lenses upon which to view them. They can also require context and patience to really understand. And sometimes, perceptions change over time. When it comes to hockey, perhaps Jeff Carter is the living embodiment of what […]
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REPORT: Kings to Sign Vladislav Gavrikov to Two-Year Contract Extension
Earlier today, Mayor’s Manor posted an article with the details of LA’s first major off-season move of summer 2023 — a three-way trade with Columbus and Philadelphia. When all was said and done, the Kings had cleared out nearly $6M in annual cap hit. Getting there involves a slight understanding of the CBA, along with […]
UPDATED: LA Kings Acquire Gavrikov and Korpisalo in Trade with Columbus for Jonathan Quick
In a shocking move, the Los Angeles Kings have acquired goaltender Joonas Korpisalo and defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov from the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for Jonathan Quick and draft picks. While it clearly improves the resources available to coach Todd McLellan, including Quick in the package wasn’t something openly expected as a possibility even just […]
Rapid Review: Notes and Highlights from Kings ‘Careless’ Loss in Columbus
Following a 6-5 overtime loss in Columbus on Sunday, Kings coach Todd McLellan proclaimed, “Great that we come back, great that we score goals, great that we stick with it. But the carelessness is killing us.” Even so, all is not lost. McLellan’s club was playing the second game of a back-to-back set and took […]
LA Kings Projected Lineup vs. Columbus Blue Jackets; Hitting the Blender for First of Final Six
With only six games remaining in the regular season, the LA Kings have reduced their margin for error to next to nothing. Currently sitting third in the Pacific Division, a record of 4-2 down the stretch still might not be enough to qualify them for postseason play — not with Vegas and Vancouver nipping at […]