Kings coach Todd McLellan wasn’t looking for any excuses postgame on Monday evening. His team put up the first two goals of the game, but didn’t give the full 60-minute effort needed against one of the NHL’s top teams. The result? A 4-2 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights. All season long, the Kings have […]
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Cooler Heads Prevail, Kings Sign Iafallo to New Four-Year Contract
It was akin to the ultimate staring contest, where both parties were waiting for the other side to blink first. In the end, cooler heads prevailed. If a deal is reached between the Kings and Iafallo, look for it to be four years. Key sticking point continues to be AAV. Article coming. — John Hoven […]
Monday: LA Kings Projected Lineup vs. Vegas Golden Knights
Fresh on the heels of Jeff Carter being moved to the Penguins late Sunday night, the Kings took to the ice again Monday in preparation for a two-game set vs. the visiting Vegas Golden Knights. LA Kings projected lineup vs. Vegas Golden Knights Iafallo – Kopitar – Brown Kempe – JAD – Moore Athanasiou – […]
Monday Morning Update: Iafallo Watch, Athanasiou Notes, More
With about three hours remaining before Monday’s NHL Trade Deadline, LA Kings GM Rob Blake and the Alex Iafallo camp continue their path toward a fork in the road. Going left would mean a new contract extension for the 27-year-old forward. Leaning the wheel to the right side would involve a trade to a contending […]
This Date in LA Kings History: April 12th
From their humble beginning as one of the NHL’s Second Six expansion teams in 1967, through winning two Stanley Cups in three years and becoming a league powerhouse in 2012-14, the LA Kings have experienced a rich hockey history over the past 50-plus years. Below are some key franchise moments that occurred on this date. […]