At Darryl Sutter‘s initial press conference with the LA media most of the statements were pretty standard fare. It was about what you’d expect for a new coach being brought in to take over a struggling team. The obvious highlight was Sutter ending his speaking portion at the podium by flashing double peace signs (pictured […]
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Kings prospect JF Berube probably seeking new nickname
Since being drafted by the Los Angeles Kings in the fourth round of the 2009 NHL Draft, goaltender JF Berube has seen his stock quietly rise. This past season he posted some of the best numbers in the entire Quebec junior league – including 32 wins, a 2.60 goals-against average and a .902 save percentage. […]
Goalie Chris Gibson – camp quotes and coaches evaluation
Vey shoots on Gibson at camp (photo: C. Ikiri) When the Los Angeles Kings used their first selection at the recent NHL Draft to take a goaltender – well, it caught some people off guard. Sure, everybody’s heard the mantra ‘take the best player available.’ However, the team will most likely have five goaltenders under the age […]
LA Kings coaches heaping praise at goalie Martin Jones
Martin Jones (photo: Kasey Spatz) You never quite know what you’re going to get with a prospect. Young forwards usually need to learn the defensive side of the game before being NHL ready. Defensemen tend to mature around the age of 24. Goalies, historically, take a little longer. As is the case with LA’s two […]
Revisiting The Hockey News Curse
After a red hot start to the 2009-10 season Anze Kopitar was the toast of the league. People everywhere were taking notice that the 2005 first round draft pick was having a breakout year. Then, it happened. The Hockey News slapped him on the cover and poof, that was it. Instant slump. Now, before you discount […]