One of my favorite quotes from a Kings player as they wrapped up practice last week in El Segundo (before heading out on this six game road trip through the Easter Conference) was Alexei Ponikarovsky saying “I think all the teams we’re going to play on this trip are pretty good teams. So, it’s going […]
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LA Kings Players on Second Chance with Flyers
Earlier today, in an article here, Kings resident tough guy Kevin Westgarth spoke about playing the Flyers for the second time this season. Below, a few others weigh in on if they think it’s an advantage… Jack Johnson – Yes and no. It’s still a hockey game. Everyone knows every player around the league pretty […]
Kings at Pens By the Numbers, plus Video Highlights
Although Kings coach Terry Murray declined to share his point goal for the road trip prior to the team leaving for Pittsburgh, I’ll stand by my previous mark of 15 points in the 10 games played before they return to Staples Center on February 24. They picked up a point tonight, losing to the Penguins […]
Ponikarovsky Wants To Win ‘Em All
While tonight’s return to Pittsburgh may be bittersweet for Rob Scuderi, it probably won’t be anything close to similar for teammate Alexei Ponikarovsky. After spending seven-plus seasons with the Toronto Maple Leafs, he was acquired by the Penguins in a deadline deal last March. It was a move that didn’t pay off for either the […]
HIGH / LOW with LA Kings Forwards
Earlier this week the Kings reached the midpoint of their 82-game regular season. In a separate article today we shared comments from the Kings’ defensemen, providing their thoughts on the first half of the season. Now, let’s see what eight of the forwards have to say… Wayne Simmonds – Obviously, I don’t think up to this […]