Among the many questions facing LA Kings General Manager Rob Blake as he heads into the summer is what to do with Alex Edler. Originally signed as an unrestricted free agent two years ago, the veteran defenseman has reached several personal milestones during his stent in SoCal, including 1,000 NHL games played and scored his […]
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Projected Lineups – LA Kings at Vancouver Canucks; ‘Middle Game’ to End the Roadie
There’s a three-way battle atop the division standings, yet it’s a pair of Pacific Northwest teams that aren’t making it easy on Los Angeles. After defeating the Kraken 3-1 on Saturday, the Kings now have an unenviable task of taking on the Canucks in Vancouver on Sunday for a back-to-back affair to end this week’s […]
Projected Lineups – LA Kings vs. St. Louis Blues; Lizotte Suspended, Potential Fiala Return
While the Kings have definitely been rolling of late, the numbers are a bit staggering. LA has racked up a 9-0-2 record over their last 11 games overall and has points in 12 straight games at home. They’ll put that latter streak on the line Sunday night vs. the St. Louis Blues. Also at risk […]
Rob Blake on the Plan for Kings Rookie Brandt Clarke
When Kings rookie Brandt Clarke was scratched from Tuesday night’s home opener, many were left wondering — ‘What’s the plan for LA’s 2021 first round pick, when will he make his NHL debut?’ Things have been developing quickly over past few days. Let’s take a quick step back before looking ahead on this situation. Over […]
Kings Salary Cap Update After Fiala Trade; What’s Next for LA Defense?
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 […]