Similar to last summer, Kings GM Ken Holland went shopping on July 1, adding players for both his NHL squad and a few reinforcements expected to start the season in AHL Ontario. That list included forwards Mats Zuccarello and Erik Haula, as well as defenseman Erik Gustafsson. Confirmed pic.twitter.com/nLrkvdgPd8 — The Mayor | John Hoven […]
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Comments from Erik Haula on Joining the LA Kings
Although Kings GM Ken Holland was quite busy signing players last week, nearly all of those free agent deals were of the one-year variety. Not so for forward Erik Haula, his new deal with Los Angeles calls for two years at a $3.6M AAV. Now 35, the longtime NHL veteran is coming off a career-high […]
NHL RADIO REPLAY: Thoughts on Kings UFA Roster Adds, Trade Rumors, LA’s Next Captain, and Carlsson Offer Sheet
Enjoy a free replay of this weekend’s Hot Stove on NHL Network Radio, where John Hoven joined hosts Dennis Bernstein, Dave Pagnotta, and Ryan Paton for their final show of the season. With summer in full swing, they covered all the hot topics of the week — including: a variety of recent LA Kings UFA […]
Comments from Scott Laughton on His Extension with the LA Kings
What a difference a day makes. A mere 24 hours ago, there was a nervous energy that had been building for a few days in Los Angeles, as Scott Laughton walked to free agency on July 1. However, when all was said and done, the two sides managed to agree on a three-year contract late […]
5 Things We Learned From Ken Holland’s Free Agency Availability
LA General Manager Ken Holland didn’t sit on his hands come the annual opening of NHL Free Agency on July 1. By signing a handful of players on both sides of the puck, he attempted to bolster the Kings offense and fortify a roster he’ll now hand over to coach Peter Laviolette. Later in the […]