The most commonly used word around the LA Kings over the past 24 hours has been bittersweet. With Jeff Carter being traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins late Sunday and then Alex Iafallo signing a contract extension about an hour before the NHL Trade Deadline on Monday, many have been on an emotional roller coaster. Following […]
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Cooler Heads Prevail, Kings Sign Iafallo to New Four-Year Contract
It was akin to the ultimate staring contest, where both parties were waiting for the other side to blink first. In the end, cooler heads prevailed. If a deal is reached between the Kings and Iafallo, look for it to be four years. Key sticking point continues to be AAV. Article coming. — John Hoven […]
Monday Morning Update: Iafallo Watch, Athanasiou Notes, More
With about three hours remaining before Monday’s NHL Trade Deadline, LA Kings GM Rob Blake and the Alex Iafallo camp continue their path toward a fork in the road. Going left would mean a new contract extension for the 27-year-old forward. Leaning the wheel to the right side would involve a trade to a contending […]
If the LA Kings Dip Into 2021 College Free Agent Market
Constructing an effective NHL roster can be more complex than building a 3D puzzle of a National Park. Drafting and developing your own players is only part of the multi-faceted equation. Teams also must navigate the trade market and free agency. More specifically to the latter point, there’s the college free agent market. These are […]
Ontario Projected Lineup vs HSK, Plus Reign Sign Stanley Cup Winning Winger
Coming off a win last night against the Tucson Roadrunners, Ontario will quickly have to turn their attention to the incoming Henderson Silver Knights now on Saturday night. From what we’ve gathered, the Reign will go with the same lineup – certainly something that has been a rarity this season thus far, keeping things together, […]