Coming off the extended road trip, the Kings took Sunday off before having back-to-back practice days. Now, as things turn to more of a focus on Wednesday night’s game, several roster changes kicked off the day’s activity. First up, a goalie swap, with Troy Grosenick sent to AHL Ontario and Matt Villalta being pulled up […]
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Tuesday: McLellan Talks Kupari and Other Kings Notes From Practice
With five wins in a row, and points in six straight, there’s staring to be a familiar feel around the LA Kings. They have that same swagger displayed late last season. It’s a pinch of confidence from the veterans and a spoonful of enthusiasm from younger players thriving in their new roles. Following practice in […]
Monday: LA Kings Practice Notes, McLellan Quotes, Vilardi Not Skating
Today is the third of three straight practice days for the LA Kings, a rarity during the NHL season. However, with last Saturday’s game postponed, it allowed the team to rearrange their practice schedule. Perhaps the biggest news thus is the absence of rookie Gabe Vilardi. We’re still gathering info, this is all that’s known […]
Wednesday: LA Kings Practice Notes, Roy Returns, Update on Doughty
Check your glass to see if it’s half full or half empty. Optimists will view last night’s game as the first point LA has earned in the month of February (and perhaps the best game Gabe Vilardi has played this season). Conversely, naysayers will likely note it was the Kings fifth loss in a row […]
Saturday: Notes and McLellan Quotes From LA Kings Practice in Las Vegas
Life doesn’t look to be getting any easier for an LA Kings team that was already missing key regulars like Matt Roy, Sean Walker, and Blake Lizotte. On Friday night, they lost Martin Frk for what appears to be something longer than just a day-to-day situation. Prior to practice this morning, there was one ‘real’ […]