Well, this is it; the Kings final opportunity to earn a victory at this year’s NHL Rookie Faceoff. They’ve dropped a pair of games by a single goal each and will now try to turn the tide against longtime rival, the Anaheim Ducks. Monday’s matinee affair is expected to feature the return of Friday’s top […]
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REPORT: 2023 NHL Rookie Faceoff Headed Back to Vegas, Not Coming to LA
In five short years, the NHL Rookie Faceoff tournament has gone through several swerves and unexpected turns. For the 2023 edition coming up in September, Mayor’s Manor has confirmed the event will now be heading back to Las Vegas — not coming to Los Angeles, as previously reported. For some brief history, the inaugural Rookie […]
WJC Preview – LA Kings Prospects to Watch and Tournament Schedule
As the hockey calendar continues a return to normalcy, the sport’s best holiday tradition is back in its familiar post-Christmas slot. Canada will once again serve as host for the World Junior Championships, with action set to begin on Boxing Day (December 26) and gold medals will be adorned on January 5. Even as friends […]
Kings and Sharks Projected Lineups for NHL Rookie Faceoff Finale
For their final game at the 2022 NHL Rookie Faceoff, Kings management will insert top prospect Quinton Byfield back in the lineup. He played in Game 1 on Friday, then rested in Saturday’s Game 2, as the team opted to mix other forwards into game action. LA coach Todd McLellan joined Kings Of The Podcast […]
1-On-1 with Brandt Clarke at NHL Rookie Faceoff
After not participating in last year’s NHL Rookie Faceoff due to illness, Brandt Clarke finally made his tournament debut on Friday. And the LA Kings 2021 first round pick did not disappoint. He led the team with six shots on goal and set up teammates nicely on both LA goals, recording the primary assists on […]