When Kings GM Dean Lombardi speaks, he almost always makes sense. People may not like what he has to say at times, but he pretty much tells it as it is. Several years ago when some questioned his signing of Dan Cloutier to an extension before he was fully healthy, Lombardi explained that it was […]
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Luc Robitaille on new jobs for Gretzky, Blake and Laperriere
If you were to make a list of the 10 most popular players in Los Angeles Kings history, the names Wayne Gretzky, Rob Blake and Ian Laperriere would definitely be in the mix. So it’s no surprise that as each of them have transitioned from on-ice roles into new off-ice jobs over the last few […]
Luc Robitaille on why the LA Kings are going to Europe
A few weeks ago I joked that it must be contract week, as several Kings prospects and players were busy getting deals inked. Well, today is ‘address the cynics’ day here at MayorsManor. This morning I posted comments from Luc Robitaille, Kings President of Business Operations, explaining the how and why behind the team’s jersey […]
Stoll had questions from Richards, has answers for Murray
Stoll, Richards and Lombardi (LA Kings) It’s been a summer of goodbyes and new relationships for many on the Los Angeles Kings roster. Earlier today I posted comments from Alec Martinez and Jarret Stoll regarding Wayne Simmonds being shipped off to Philadelphia (link). On the flip side, the team has been welcoming Mike Richards into […]
Stoll, Martinez talk LA Kings trading Wayne Simmonds
Martinez and Simmonds (photo: K. Spatz) During a conversation with coach Terry Murray just a few days after the Kings were eliminated from the playoffs, he acknowledged that Wayne Simmonds “hit a bit of a wall” last season. It wasn’t that surprising of a statement from the coach though. After all, Simmonds saw his goals, […]