Straight line math would suggest that Blues defenseman Wade Redden should have faced the Kings several dozen times by now. After all, he’s suited up for over 1,000 NHL games in his 15-year NHL career. However, the former first round draft pick (second overall, 1995) skated in all but seven of those games for Eastern Conference […]
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From tombstones to milestones – the travels of Jordan Weal
Life’s lessons often come when you least expect it. For Kings prospect Jordan Weal, one such moment arrived a few years ago while driving down the highway with his father. “He asked me a weird question,” began the 19-year old center when we spoke recently by phone. “He asked me ‘What would you want on […]
Senators-Kings preview with Chris Neil – 100 games later
When the Kings last met up with the Ottawa Senators, then-rookie Kevin Westgarth had what Jim Fox described as, ‘his first true heavyweight scrap.’ On the other end of that dance was veteran Chris Neil, who was celebrating his 600th National Hockey League game that night. Later this evening, Neil will meet the Kings again – […]
Milestone Moment – Rob Scuderi’s first NHL game
For Rob Scuderi, February 12, 2004 may not have been where his hockey story began, yet it did mark ‘day one’ of his officially becoming an NHL defenseman. Playing for the Pittsburgh Penguins at the time, his team traveled to Florida for a game with the Florida Panthers… “Well, unfortunately, we lost (5-1),” said Scuderi, […]
Kings win 2-0 – post game quotes from LA locker room
We can delve into the specific numbers tomorrow – but it sure seems like when the Kings take more than 30 shots on goal, the win. Tonight they put 33 shots on Sharks’ goalie Antti Niemi and skated off the ice at Staples Center with a 2-0 win. After the game, Jonathan Quick and Ethan […]