Life is starting to sound and feel a little more normal, at least in the hockey world. With word coming out of the NHL General Managers meeting this week that the league plans on starting the 2021-22 season on October 12 and training camps on September 22, activity beyond this year’s 56-game abbreviated campaign is […]
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LA Kings GM Rob Blake on the Week That Was
Since taking over as General Manager of the LA Kings in April 2017, Rob Blake had worked his way through three Trade Deadlines prior to this season. Each time the league’s annual roster circus rolled around, the Hall of Fame defenseman did his heavy lifting early. In 2018, Blake executed a Dion Phaneuf for Marian […]
Monday Morning Update: Iafallo Watch, Athanasiou Notes, More
With about three hours remaining before Monday’s NHL Trade Deadline, LA Kings GM Rob Blake and the Alex Iafallo camp continue their path toward a fork in the road. Going left would mean a new contract extension for the 27-year-old forward. Leaning the wheel to the right side would involve a trade to a contending […]
TRADE ALERT: LA Kings Send Jeff Carter to the Pittsburgh Penguins
The Los Angeles Kings have reportedly acquired a pair of conditional draft picks from the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for Jeff Carter. TSN’s Bob McKenzie first reported the news on twitter. LAK will be retaining salary on Carter and receiving a couple of conditional draft picks from PIT. — Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) April 12, 2021 […]
Kings Of The Podcast: S2, E26 with Matt Roy
During the Kings off day in Vegas, splitting time between a two-game set with the Golden Knights, defenseman Matt Roy joins us for an all new episode. Topics discussed: — Growing up in Michigan and some of the local lingo — Playing against Sean Walker in college — His opinion on the gold VGK helmets […]