Historically, goaltending hasn’t been one of the strongest facets of the Kings organization. Yes, they had Rogie Vachon in the ’70s and now have Jonathan Quick, the reigning Conn Smythe trophy winner. However, the only other sustained high point you could really reference in between those two would be the eight years Kelly Hrudey spent in […]
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Richards and Kopitar talk Legends Nights and Kelly Hrudey
The Kings will host their second and final Legends Night of the season later today when they honor Kelly Hrudey. Here’s what two of the current players had to say when asked about the former goaltender and the overall importance of teams recognizing past players… – Mike Richards on Hrudey: “I remember watching him play. […]
MayorsManor Live Radio – Kelly Hrudey prepares for Appreciation Ceremony
Saturday night will be ‘5-hole night’ as Luc Robitaille recently said, affectionately joking about the Kings’ pre-game ceremony prior to playing the Calgary Flames. In truth though, it will be Kelly Hrudey Appreciation Night, as the team honors the goaltender most famously known as the man between the pipes when they went to the Stanley Cup […]
Robitaille on Carter – ‘Only five guys in the NHL can do that’
Earlier today, Luc Robitaille joined Elliotte Friedman and Kelly Hrudey on Hockey Night in Canada radio (broadcast in the U.S. weekdays on Sirius/XM NHL Radio). He talked about several different topics during the 10 minute interview, including saying this about Jeff Carter… “First of all, he has something you can’t teach,” the Kings’ President of […]
MayorsManor Live Radio – Kings at Flames preview with Kelly Hrudey
At first glance, you might wonder why a guy who played for the New York Islanders, LA Kings and San Jose Sharks was asked to help preview a game vs. the Calgary Flames. But after listening, you’ll understand. Kelly Hrudey, who now works for Hockey Night in Canada on both TV and radio, has an exceptional knowledge […]