This poll is going to be a quick one, as voting will end at 1:30 pm PST today. If you were at the Rookie Game last night versus Phoenix or watched the game online (right here on MayorsManor!)…who were you most impressed with? Stats don’t always tell the full story of a player’s contribution on […]
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LA vs PHX – Wednesday’s post-game notes and quotes
Goalie Chirstopher Gibson (photo by: Cikiri) Rookie game tournament or not, the Kings brass can’t be pleased with what they saw on Wednesday night – especially in the third period. Leading 6-3 after 40 minutes, the Kings came from ahead to lose the game 8-7 after a disastrous final period – where goalie Christopher Gibson […]
LA Kings 2011 Rookie Camp Primer – the goaltenders
Given Dean Lombardi’s mandate to ‘build from the net out’ when he took over as GM of the Los Angeles Kings five years ago, perhaps we’re doing this in reverse order. Earlier today we posted key news and notes on the 13 forwards and eight defensemen who will attend tomorrow’s Rookie Camp. Let’s now head […]
LA Kings 2011 Rookie Camp – full roster and schedule
The Los Angeles Kings have announced the official roster and schedule for this year’s Rookie Camp, which is set to begin on Saturday at their training facility in El Segundo, CA. Camp itself will consist of four-days of on-ice activities and then culminate in the fourth annual Rookie Tournament vs. the Phoenix Coyotes. SCHEDULE Sat, […]
Goalie Chris Gibson – camp quotes and coaches evaluation
Vey shoots on Gibson at camp (photo: C. Ikiri) When the Los Angeles Kings used their first selection at the recent NHL Draft to take a goaltender – well, it caught some people off guard. Sure, everybody’s heard the mantra ‘take the best player available.’ However, the team will most likely have five goaltenders under the age […]