When it comes to prospects currently in the LA Kings pipeline, here’s a quick overview of where things stand… One, they seem to have an abundance of defensemen. Two, for the first time in franchise history they’re stacked in net. And three, GM Dean Lombardi was probably close to putting a ‘left wings wanted’ sign […]
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DevCamp 2011: pre-camp comments from Kevin Gravel
For those who follow the Los Angeles Kings prospects, especially the defensemen, you’re probably familiar with names like Derek Forbort, Thomas Hickey and Viatcheslav Voynov. Yet, start to remember the name Kevin Gravel. The 6-foot-4 blueliner recently wrapped up his freshman season at St. Cloud State University, where he won William Radovich Award for the […]
Los Angeles Kings 2011 Development Camp Roster Notes
As previously announced, the Kings are getting ready to hold their annual summer development camp at Toyota Sports Center in El Segundo, CA – with sessions open to the public on July 11 and 12. Most of the players are scheduled to arrive on the 8th. Last year 40 players were in camp, including five […]
NCAA Coach Gary Shuchuk on LA Kings Draft Pick
The theme of the day must be ‘full circle.’ Not only did Ryan Smyth return to Edmonton today, but we’re joined by Gary Shuchuk. In 1990 he led the the Wisconsin Badgers in goals and won the NCAA hockey championship. After playing for Barry Melrose in the AHL and with the Kings in Los Angeles, […]
LA Kings 2011 Draft Notes – rounds four, five, six and seven
I’ll have full notes on the players listed below up later. For now, here’s a quick recap on some more of the Los Angeles Kings draft picks today… Fourth Round – LW Michael Mersch from the University of Wisconsin (pictured). Yes, another college player. During his just completed freshman year as a Badger, he posted […]