Coming off of signing a big contract extension this summer, defenseman Drew Doughty continues to take on a greater role within the LA Kings organization. As training camp rolls along in preparation for the 2018-19 season, Coach John Stevens shared the following related to his perennial Norris Trophy candidate…
On if he would like to see […]
Stevens on Dimming Doughty’s Fire and Pairing Him With Brickley
September 15, 2018 By
REPLAY: Hoven on TSN Radio – Talking NHL Free Agency, Kings, VGK, and More
July 3, 2018 By
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Enjoy a free replay of John Hoven on TSN Radio, where he joined host Kevin Olszewski to take a look at NHL Free Agency, the Kings signing forward Iyla Kovalchuk, what Drew Doughty’s new contract means, other moves LA GM Rob Blake might look to make, what happens next with the Vegas Golden Knights, […]
July 2018 – LA Kings Lineup, Salary Cap Situation and Possible Trade Scenarios
July 3, 2018 By
With some of the heated fervor surrounding Free Agent Frenzy starting to dissipate, we thought it best to circle back on the LA Kings salary cap situation. We continue to get inquires via social media regarding General Manager Rob Blake’s overall plan.
Well, his whiteboard in El Segundo looks something similar to this:
Kovalchuk
Kopitar
Brown
$6,250,000
10,000,000
5,875,000
Pearson
Carter
Toffoli
3,750,000
5,272,727
4,600,000
Iafallo
Kempe
Vilardi
925,000
894,167
925,000
Clifford
Lewis
Thompson
1,600,000
2,000,000
1,650,000
Brodzinski
Amadio
650,000
717,500
Forbort
Doughty
2,525,000
7,000,000
Muzzin
Phaneuff
4,000,000
5,250,000
Brickley
Martinez
925,000
4,000,000
LaDue
917,831
Quick
Campbell
5,800,000
675,000
This configuration of […]
[UPDATED] LA Kings 2018-19 Salary Cap, Trade Scenarios, and Voynov Update
June 21, 2018 By
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We’ve reached that time of the year again – the week after the Stanley Cup has been awarded and all attention turns to the upcoming NHL Draft, followed by the opening of free agency. Thus, the questions have been rolling in of late, what does all of this mean for the LA Kings? And what […]
Mayor’s Minutes on NHL Radio: Doughty Contract, Awards and Next Moves by LA Kings
June 20, 2018 By
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Enjoy a free replay of this week’s Mayor’s Minutes on NHL Network Radio, where John Hoven joined host Jim ‘Boomer’ Gordon to look at Drew Doughty’s new contract (starts around tbe 7:15 mark), thoughts in the NHL Awards, what moves are coming up from LA Kings GM Rob Blake at the draft and via […]
REPLAY: Hoven on NHL Radio, Talking Doughty, Kopitar, NHL Awards, and LA Kings Trade Scenarios
June 17, 2018 By
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Enjoy a free replay of this weekend’s Two Man Advantage on NHL Network Radio, where John Hoven joined host Jonathan Davis to look at the upcoming NHL Awards, Anze Kopitar’s chances of winning the Hart Trophy, the likelihood of Drew Doughty taking home the Norris Trophy, who GM Rob Blake might be looking to […]
Odds and Thoughts on Kopitar, Doughty, 2018 NHL Awards
April 22, 2018 By
Once the current Stanley Cup Playoffs wrap up, the league will quickly transition into awards season. Which, naturally, brings about a myriad of debates over who should win those other coveted trophies; and the point-counter points emerging are as strong as ever. Every season there are close calls when choosing a winner and 2017-18 will […]
Mayor’s Minutes on NHL Radio: LA Kings Summer Moves and Drew Doughty Contract Situation
April 19, 2018 By
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Enjoy a free replay of this week’s Mayor’s Minutes on NHL Network Radio, where John Hoven joined host Jim ‘Boomer’ Gordon to look at the Kings first round exit, what GM Rob Blake might do next, how the Drew Doughty contract situation will be resolved, which LA player may have been injured against Vegas, […]
FREE REPLAY: Hoven on TSN Radio – Analyzing Kings v Golden Knights, and Dion Phaneuf’s Role
April 11, 2018 By
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Enjoy a free replay of John Hoven on TSN Radio, where he analyzed this year’s Round 1 match-up between the Los Angeles Kings and Vegas Golden Knights. Among the topics touched on include: Dustin Brown, Adrian Kempe, Anze Kopitar, Jeff Carter, Drew Doughty, Dion Phaneuf, Jonathan Quick, injuries, who comes out on top, and […]
Doughty on Simmonds the Trash Talker and Brown the Leader
When Wayne Simmonds was a member of the LA Kings he was nearly inseparable from roommate Drew Doughty. While their off-ice friendship has remained intact since since a June 2011 trade, the Canadian duo have had to continue their respective careers on different coasts. Now, with the Flyers in town to take on the Kings […]