Follow @mayorNHL Enjoy a free replay of this week’s Mayor’s Minutes on NHL Network Radio, where John Hoven joined host Jim ‘Boomer’ Gordon to talk about Rob Blake’s contract extension to remain as LA Kings General Manager, what the hiring of Mark Bergevin really means, an update on Quinton Byfield, potential changes to the team’s […]
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Draft Weekend Recap with LA Kings GM Rob Blake
Thoughts from LA Kings GM Rob Blake, covering a myriad of topics, including the 2021 NHL Draft, pending contracts, trades, and more… On what was happening at the Kings Draft table as they were getting closer to pick No. 8 on the board: We were in a position where we were looking, whether we would […]
Thoughts From Drake Rymsha After His NHL Debut With the LA Kings
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 […]
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 […]