The following article is part of a continuing series this season, where MayorsManor correspondent David Hofreiter provides commentary on prospects playing in the Canadian-based major junior leagues and US-based college hockey programs. He’ll spend time tracking a player, then offer some opinions and observations based on a single game or multiple games, depending on the […]
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Prospect Brandon Kozun puts the ball in the Kings court
Sometimes the NHL Draft can be a bit confusing for the casual observer. Jordan Eberle was drafted in the first round by the Edmonton Oilers back in 2008. The following year, the Kings took Brandon Kozun in the sixth round. At the end of the 2009-10 season, Kozun had 107 points and beat out Eberle […]
Yet another d-man invited to Kings Development Camp
Adding to the roster notes posted earlier today for the Kings upcoming Development Camp, word is that another defenseman has been invited. The annual sessions, held at the team’s training facility in El Segundo, usually features all of the top signed and unsigned prospects in the organization, along with a few key free agent invitees. […]
What to do with Martin Jones?
One game doesn’t make a career. He isn’t a bust. The Kings shouldn’t trade him. Just sayin’ – he sure hasn’t risen to the occasion when there’s a crown on his chest. I interviewed over a dozen players selected at this past June’s NHL Draft. Every one of them who played in the WHL listed […]