It’s been confirmed to MayorsManor that the LA Kings will keep the same jersey rotation for next year, including the purple (Forum blue) and gold version for three Legends Nights. As of now, the names haven’t been finalized. However, a list of possible candidates is being pulled together. So, let’s take a break from the […]
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2011 Eddie Joyal Award winner announcement
Over his five pro seasons in the NHL, center Anze Kopitar has averaged 26 goals and 44 assists. Yet, he’d have to be near the top of any ‘underrated player’ list. Few outside Los Angeles – or maybe the Pacific Division – are aware of just how good he truly is. Last year he became […]
Anze Kopitar in the lead for 3rd annual Eddie Joyal Award
Eddie Joyal, early LA Kings star At the end of Spring Training, the Dodgers hand out the Roy Campanella Award, to a player who best exemplifies the spirit and leadership of the team’s former Hall of Fame catcher. On a more humble note, for the past few seasons, MayorsManor has recognized the player who leads […]
2010 Eddie Joyal Award – winner announced
The hockey world has many sayings. Over the last few years, one of the more popular ones is ‘You have to learn how to lose before you can learn how to win.’ It was applied to the Penguins – who lost to Detroit in the Cup finals and then came back the following year to […]
2010 Eddie Joyal Award – post Frozen Fury update
As the expression goes…It all comes down to this! After two-point performances from Anze Kopitar and Jack Johnson in Las Vegas, the race for the 2010 Eddie Joyal Award will be decided tonight. Unfortunately, it won’t be a fair fight. Coach Murray will be resting Kopitar. So, Jack – currently tied atop the leaderboard with six points […]