The geo-political climate surrounding Russia has kept some of hockey’s biggest stars out of international tournaments like the Four Nations Face-Off, the World Junior Championships, and the Winter Olympics. Names like Ovechkin, Kaprizov, Panarin, Kucherov, Vasilevskiy — the list goes on. But what’s getting far less attention is how the same dynamics are impacting NHL […]
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Projected Lineups: Kings at Panthers, Plus Notes on Changing Landscape
Adversity, every team faces it. For a team struggling to score goals, the Kings have also been fending off challenges on several other fronts, as well. With several key players still struggling to make an impact, they’ve also seen their power play giving away momentum in games for the majority of the season. Through it […]
Projected Lineups: Kings vs. Panthers, Pregame Notes for a Busy Night and How to Watch
Will history repeat itself? Last year, the Kings got off to a decent enough start, posting an 8-3-3 record through their first 14 games. Currently, LA sits just three points back of that 19-point total. However, there could be a similar pivot point. Following a disappointing game in San Jose last November, the Kings came […]
Projected Lineups: Kings vs. Panthers, It’s Time for a Change at Forward
For the first time in a long time, the Kings are on the struggle bus. Coming into play on Wednesday, they’ve lost four of their last five games, largely due to almost every skater besides Adrian Kempe going ice-cold offensively. Flipping the coin over, though, the Kings are 9-1-0 in their last 10 home appearances […]
Kings Officially Part Ways with College Prospect, He’s Now UFA
Hockey prospects all mature and develop at different rates. Given the various routes one can take to becoming a pro, there isn’t a single linear path for all to follow. And while most junior prospects arrive in the AHL just a few seasons after being selected at the NHL Draft, college players often take a […]