For their 2021 NHL season finale, the Kings iced a second line comprised of all 2017 draft picks. On the surface, that doesn’t sound especially odd. Gabe Vilardi was at center, with Lias Andersson flanking him on the left side. Over at right wing was Drake Rymsha — who has played more games in the […]
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Game 50: McLellan Postgame Quotes After Kings Win in AZ, Plus Thoughts From Iafallo
It’s still a 3-2 league, even in the Arizona desert. Coming off of a dismal performance against the Ducks over the weekend, Kings coach Todd McLellan was eager to see how his team would respond in their two-game set vs. the Coyotes. Game 1 was a rousing success; not only did LA secure a 3-2 […]
Byfield on Turning In the Green Jacket and Continuing His Development
For the past few weeks, Kings coach Todd McLellan has made mention several times of the immense pressure being placed on young Gabe Vilardi at the NHL level. You can now add another name to that same list. Quinton Byfield has been moved from AHL Ontario to the Kings taxi squad this week, in preparation […]
Random Ramblings: Thoughts from Kempe, Grundstrom, and Petersen
In advance of the Kings and Golden Knights hooking up at Staples Center later tonight, let’s take a lap around the LA locker room with another edition of Random Ramblings. This time, we’re checking in with Adrian Kempe, Carl Grundstrom, and Cal Petersen. Adrian Kempe on the pride he takes in his versatility and ability […]
Game 28: Todd McLellan Postgame Quotes After Kings Down the Blues
‘Get home, get healthy.’ It’s a common phrase from NHL coaches and players. For the Kings, it was apropos this week. Following a rough weekend in Denver, they returned to Staples Center on Wednesday night and defeated the visiting St. Louis Blues 4-1. More importantly, LA ran their season record to 5-1-1 when playing their […]