Several months ago, when putting together our first drafts of the LA Kings 2022-23 line combinations, the top two lines were close to a given. Where things really started to get interesting was with the bottom-six forwards. At that time, we figured coach Todd McLellan would go with something like: Iafallo – Byfield – Kaliyev […]
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Danault to Skip Final Scrimmage, Plus Kings Lineups for Saturday’s Skate
After missing Friday’s scrimmage due to what coach Todd McLellan reported as a “muscle issue…nothing serious,” forward Phillip Danault is scheduled for Group C again on Saturday. This means he won’t participate in the final of three straight scrimmages to open training camp… if he even skates at all on Saturday. Group C is scheduled […]
Kings Of The Podcast: Ep. 135 – Season Preview with Todd McLellan
Coach Todd McLellan rejoins the fellas at Kings Of The Podcast for his preview of the upcoming NHL season. Some of the topics covered include: the health of Viktor Arvidsson, Jonathan Quick vs. Cal Petersen, last year’s playoff loss to the Oilers, expectations for Quinton Byfield, how close is Brandt Clarke, and the ever-improving Jordan […]
Possible Coaching Changes Coming to LA Kings and Ontario Reign
Both the LA Kings and their AHL affiliate in Ontario qualified for postseason play. Each club also had relatively short runs, with the parent organization taking Edmonton to a Game 7 before exiting in round one, while the Reign were eventually swept out in the second round. Now, coaching changes could be afoot for both […]
VIDEO: Todd McLellan Closing Media Session on Kings 2021-22 Season
This is the second in what will be a series of articles coming out of the LA Kings season ending media availability. We’ve already posted video from the session with GM Rob Blake here. Next up, we’ll share some thoughts from coach Todd McLellan. RELATED CONTENT: Kings Of The Podcast: Ep. 113 – Todd McLellan […]