When the LA Kings 2021-22 season ended in mid-May after a seven-game series with the Edmonton Oilers, GM Rob Blake had a clear mission as he looked ahead to October. LA Kings offseason plans: — Add a goal scoring winger — Add some toughness — Add a power play — The Mayor | John Hoven […]
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REPORT: Yannetti Contract Extension In the Works; Kings Management Team Returning Intact
In what will be a summer filled with contract talk in LA, another piece of the puzzle appears to be moving into place – only this time it’s on the managerial side of the house. Mayor’s Manor has learned that a new contract is being finalized for Mark Yannetti, Director of Amateur Scouting. As we […]
UPDATED: LA Kings Salary Cap Situation – What Can They Afford to do This Summer?
Back in February, we took a look at the LA Kings salary cap situation and they had about $8M in potential cushion to work with, as they looked ahead to the 2022-23 season. A few things have changed since then, most notably: – Dustin Brown retired, thus removing the need to insert a contract extension […]
LA Kings 2022 Prospect Rankings – Goalie Depth Chart
We’re getting closer to normal in the world of hockey. After two tumultuous years — that saw a plethora of games cancelled, and even full seasons in some cases — we’re finally seeing things begin to approach a more traditional flow. Thus, it’s the perfect time to issue our 2022 LA Kings Prospect Rankings. While […]
LA Kings Salary Cap Crunch: What Trades Can They Afford to Make?
Two of the most popular topics among hockey fans are potential trades and the salary cap. In actuality, the two topics have never been more closely related. Good ol’ fashioned hockey trades – i.e. Mike Richards for Wayne Simmonds and Brayden Schenn – are few and far between. More often than not these days, teams […]