Constructing an effective NHL roster can be more complex than building a 3D puzzle of a National Park. Drafting and developing your own players is only part of the multi-faceted equation. Teams also must navigate the trade market and free agency. More specifically to the latter point, there’s the college free agent market. These are […]
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LA Kings 2015-16 Early Season Prospect Rankings: No. 9 and 10
Earlier this week, we kicked off our multi-part series looking at the updated LA Kings Top 10 Prospects list. Already served up were five honorable mentions – including a bevy of defenseman, like Erik Cernak, the team’s top pick at the 2015 NHL Draft. Now, we’ll offer some insight into the players who secured spots […]
Paul LaDue Explains Passing on Kings, Returning to School
One is staying, one is leaving. That’s the big news around North Dakota over the past few days. Following on the heels of MayorsManor breaking the story that defenseman Paul LaDue would be returning to school for his junior season, word came down Monday morning that head coach Dave Hakstol was leaving the university to […]
Blake on Trip to North Dakota, Waiting on LaDue’s Decision
Now that it has been a full week since Paul LaDue and the University of North Dakota were defeated by Boston University at the Frozen Four, here is an update on where things stand with one of the Kings top defensive prospects… Assistant GM Rob Blake – along with Nelson Emerson (Director of Player Development), […]
LA Kings 2014-15 Preseason Prospect Rankings: No. 6-10
With the Manchester Monarchs season schedule about to get underway tomorrow, now is a great time to continue our bi-annual look at the Kings top prospects. Last week, we rolled out detailed write-ups on the seven prospects sitting just outside the Top 10 – Patrik Bartosak, J.F. Berube, Nick Ebert, Kevin Gravel, Zac Leslie, Roland […]