With three rounds now completed in the King of Kings tournament, around 10,000 votes were cast across the Elite 8 matchups – while nearly as many debates raged across social media. Fans felt passionately about all of the players involved; and rightly so, you’re talking about eight of the greatest in LA hockey history. In […]
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Elite 8 Matchups Set in King of Kings Tournament
From all indications, our Kings of Kings tournament is proving to be wildly successful and something that’s connecting with fans across all social media platforms. However, after a few early round blowouts in the 32-player event, things have really started to tighten up heading into the Elite 8. We now have only four matchups remaining […]
Robitaille trying to keep Kings relevant despite changing plans
As we approach Day 100 of the NHL Lockout, everything is still up on the air regarding the 2012-13 schedule, including any plans the LA Kings had put together to celebrate their Stanley Cup Championship. “We feel as an organization we’ve been ready,” began Luc Robitaille, President of Business Operations, in a recent conversation with MayorsManor. […]
Exclusive: Kopitar responds to criticism, facing crossroads
Anze Kopitar is 24 years old. Although he’s about to complete his sixth full season in the NHL, it’s an important fact to remember. Drafted in the first round by the Kings in 2005 – and signed to a long-term, big money contract after only two years of pro hockey in North America – pressure […]
Marcel Dionne – ‘Kopitar needs to make a decision’
Anze Kopitar, LA Kings (photo: Ikiri) “I told (Anze) Kopitar ‘You aren’t touching the puck enough. I don’t like your breakout.’ I think Kopitar can make magic with the puck” – Marcel Dionne on MayorsManor in 2009. Getting a chance to speak with a legend is always an honor. However, to chat with somebody as open as […]