Kings General Manager Rob Blake met with the media on Thursday. Below is the majority of what he shared on a variety of topics: On the Cal Petersen situation The idea here is that Cal can go down to the American League and play in games, get that structure that we believe in and come […]
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Thoughts on Kings Placing Goaltender Cal Petersen on Waivers
Wednesday morning, the Kings were scheduled to practice at 11am. A few minutes before players were set to take the ice, an email was sent to media members reading – “The LA Kings have cancelled the on-ice portion of their practice this morning and will hold an off-ice workout. … The team will return to […]
Rapid Review: Notes and Highlights from ‘Other’ Kings Loss to Senators
Perhaps there are two different LA Kings teams this season. There’s the group who shows up to beat top-tier teams like Tampa Bay, Toronto, and St. Louis. Then, there’s the ‘other’ Kings squad, who finds ways to lose games to bottom feeders like Vancouver, Chicago, and Ottawa. Sure, coach Todd McLellan’s squad earned a point […]
Upcoming Plan for Kings Rookie D-man Brandt Clarke
Now what? That’s the obvious question surrounding Kings rookie Brandt Clarke. Saturday night in Ontario, the 19-year-old defenseman finished up his two-week conditioning assignment. He’s not eligible to stay with the Ontario Reign, so it’s either back to the OHL or stay in LA with the Kings for the balance of the season. Not so […]
Tyler Madden on Turcotte, Byfield, and the Magic They Create
There must be something about the holiday season that gives Tyler Madden a little extra pep in his step. Last season, just before the Thanksgiving break, he scored a pair of goals vs. Stockton to begin a stretch where he put up five goals in six games. Then, just after New Year’s, he added another […]