Whenever Kings GM Dean Lombardi is speaking to a group of people, there are usually a few memorable quotes. HockeyFest in September was no exception. He got the attention of quite a few people by claiming “Scott Parse is near the top three on the team in terms of skill.” When coach Terry Murray later […]
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10 Tidbits on Mattias Norstrom
He never won the Stanley Cup. He only scored 14 goals with the team. He made a single appearance in the NHL All-Star Game. And there are very few, if any, truly defining moments from his 11 years in Los Angeles. Yet, Mattias Norstrom will forever be remembered as the Captain of the Kings. He’s […]
Future Fridays – Interview w/ Derek Forbort
When you’re drafting an 18-year old kid it’s a gamble, regardless of the round. However, when he’s 6-foot-5, plays defense, has an off the charts hockey IQ, has already won a gold medal with Team USA and was recruited to a college hockey program that’s won seven national titles …well, the odds are slightly in […]
Frozen Fury 2010 – Johnson post-skate comments
Defenseman Jack Johnson had a few comments following the Kings pre-game skate this morning in Las Vegas… MM: After your performance the other night, you’re now tied for the team lead in pre-season points. Does that give you any extra confidence heading into tonight? JJ: Not really, we’re just having fun. I’ve been fortunate to […]
Frozen Fury 2010 – Doughty post-skate comments
The Kings took their pre-game skate at 9am today (way too early for Vegas by the way!) Following their 25 minutes on the ice, several different players provided some exclusive comments for MayorsManor. As the morning wears on here, I’ll have more quotes posted from Anze Kopitar, Jack Johnson and Richard Clune. First up though, Drew Doughty… […]