Three games into the Kings-Oilers opening round matchup, there have already been two games needing overtime — and the Kings won both, including Friday’s 3-2 contest. Trevor Moore gave Los Angeles a 2-1 series lead with his marker just 3:24 into the extra session. For those who enjoy history, it marked the first time LA […]
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Rapid Review: Notes and Highlights from Kings 4-3 OT Victory vs. Oilers in Game 1
After 20 minutes of Game 1, the Kings were down 2-0 in the opening round series vs. the Edmonton Oilers. Rather than open things up offensively, they chose to play their game; a tight, close to the vest affair. They seemed to find their sea legs in the second period, yet still found themselves trailing […]
How to Trade for a Defenseman: Updated LA Kings Salary Cap Situation
Tuesday’s LA Kings media call with newly acquired forward Kevin Fiala and GM Rob Blake brought some clarity to the team’s roster situation. Or did it? Essentially, Blake confirmed two items we reported last week about the defense – right-handed Sean Walker could open the season on the left side and they plan to re-sign […]
NHL RADIO REPLAY: Mayor’s Minutes – Hoven on LA Kings Trade for Kevin Fiala and Other Potential Moves
Follow @mayorNHL Enjoy a free replay of this week’s Mayor’s Minutes on NHL Network Radio, where John Hoven joined host Jim ‘Boomer’ Gordon to discuss the LA Kings trade for forward Kevin Fiala and what other roster tinkering GM Rob Blake may have up his sleeve. Some of the other players mentioned during their chat […]
Kings Salary Cap Update After Fiala Trade; What’s Next for LA Defense?
When the LA Kings 2021-22 season ended in mid-May after a seven-game series with the Edmonton Oilers, GM Rob Blake had a clear mission as he looked ahead to October. LA Kings offseason plans: — Add a goal scoring winger — Add some toughness — Add a power play — The Mayor | John Hoven […]