As noted in last week’s tracker, nine Kings prospects were invited to their respective WJC camps, and all of them made the final rosters. With the pre-tournament games now completed, all eyes turn to opening day of the biggest U-20 tournament in the world, with things set to begin the day after Christmas. Additionally, several […]
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Understanding NHL Prospect Rules is a Sport in Itself
At times, hockey can feel like a riddle wrapped up in an enigma – especially when it comes to understanding rules related to where a team’s prospects can play and why. Generally speaking, football is the easiest of pro sports to understand when it comes to roster eligibility. Nearly all players come up through the […]
Matt Greene lacks ‘skills to thrive in the outside world’
Sunday’s game vs the Red Wings would usually mark one of the high points in a regular season for Kings’ defenseman Matt Greene. He grew up in Grand Ledge, about 90 minutes west of Detroit and also spent time with the U.S. National Development Program (based out of Ann Arbor, Michigan) prior to being drafted […]
Kings’ captain Dustin Brown takes the Swiss Quiz
LA Kings captain Dustin Brown has been over in Switzerland now for about a month. So, how’s he adjusting? Well, he seems to be enjoying the candy. Beyond that, he starts out by talking a little bit about why signed with the ZSC Lions during the lockout (echoing part of what he shared on MayorsManor just […]
Martinez checks in from Finland, talks first goal with TPS
You know the old saying – tenth time’s a charm. Well, at least it was for Alec Martinez. Playing in his tenth game with TPS Turku earlier today, the 25-year old defenseman finally scored his first goal in Finland. “Yeah, it took long enough!” Martinez said when we caught up with him a few hours after he […]