On Wednesday morning, LA Kings GM Rob Blake spoke with the media regarding his big trade with the Columbus Blue Jackets that saw him deal franchise icon Jonathan Quick and draft picks for goaltender Joonas Korpisalo and defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov. Here is part one of his extended media scrum: Blake on how this particular trade […]
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UPDATED: LA Kings Acquire Gavrikov and Korpisalo in Trade with Columbus for Jonathan Quick
In a shocking move, the Los Angeles Kings have acquired goaltender Joonas Korpisalo and defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov from the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for Jonathan Quick and draft picks. While it clearly improves the resources available to coach Todd McLellan, including Quick in the package wasn’t something openly expected as a possibility even just […]
Projected Lineups – LA Kings at New York Islanders; Time to Hold a Late Lead
For the first time since late last month in Florida — and the only time until the last weekend in March back home in LA — the Kings will play the second night of a back-to-back set on Friday. It will also mark the first time they’ve seen the New York Islanders this season, after […]
Rapid Review: Notes and Highlights from Kings 4-3 OT Loss to Devils
There’s a theme developing on the Kings current road trip and there’s also some positive momentum. Thursday night in New Jersey marked the second game in row since leaving LA that the club hasn’t been able to hold on to a lead. They also went from coming away empty handed in Minnesota to snagging a […]
NHL RADIO REPLAY: Mayor’s Minutes – Hoven on Chychrun and How Kings Will Navigate the Trade Deadline
Follow @mayorNHL Enjoy a free replay of this week’s Mayor’s Minutes on NHL Network Radio, where John Hoven joined host Jim ‘Boomer’ Gordon to discuss several Kings related topics, including: LA’s offensive explosion this season, challenges on defense, what’s next for Quinton Byfield, Gabe Vilardi, Kevin Fiala on the third line, Mikey Anderson’s contract extension, […]