Quite simply, this is pretty wild. If you think the Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon is an interesting exercise, how about what the folks at Sportsnet have been able to dig up… They’ve found a way to link Jeff Carter and the Kings all the way back to LA’s selection of Gord Labossiere in the […]
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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 […]
Drew Doughty on Carter Leaving Kings and Iafallo Staying in LA
The most commonly used word around the LA Kings over the past 24 hours has been bittersweet. With Jeff Carter being traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins late Sunday and then Alex Iafallo signing a contract extension about an hour before the NHL Trade Deadline on Monday, many have been on an emotional roller coaster. Following […]
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 […]