It’s finally happening! Fans will be welcomed back into Staples Center next week. With that in mind, there’s probably no better guest to bring on the show than AEG Sports COO Kelly Cheeseman. He’ll tell us all about what to expect that night, preparations made by the team, and what the future may look like […]
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LA Kings GM Rob Blake on the Week That Was
Since taking over as General Manager of the LA Kings in April 2017, Rob Blake had worked his way through three Trade Deadlines prior to this season. Each time the league’s annual roster circus rolled around, the Hall of Fame defenseman did his heavy lifting early. In 2018, Blake executed a Dion Phaneuf for Marian […]
Drew Doughty on Carter Leaving Kings and Iafallo Staying in LA
The most commonly used word around the LA Kings over the past 24 hours has been bittersweet. With Jeff Carter being traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins late Sunday and then Alex Iafallo signing a contract extension about an hour before the NHL Trade Deadline on Monday, many have been on an emotional roller coaster. Following […]
Cooler Heads Prevail, Kings Sign Iafallo to New Four-Year Contract
It was akin to the ultimate staring contest, where both parties were waiting for the other side to blink first. In the end, cooler heads prevailed. If a deal is reached between the Kings and Iafallo, look for it to be four years. Key sticking point continues to be AAV. Article coming. — John Hoven […]
Monday Morning Update: Iafallo Watch, Athanasiou Notes, More
With about three hours remaining before Monday’s NHL Trade Deadline, LA Kings GM Rob Blake and the Alex Iafallo camp continue their path toward a fork in the road. Going left would mean a new contract extension for the 27-year-old forward. Leaning the wheel to the right side would involve a trade to a contending […]