August 9, 1988 will forever be known as the day Wayne Gretzky was traded to Los Angeles. However, that isn’t where the story ended. Eight years later, the Great One was traded out of town in exchange for a package of players — including Craig Johnson, Patrice Tardif, and Roman Vopat — along with a […]
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Dubois Ready to Change the Narrative, It’s Only About Winning
Few things in life are exactly as they seem. Many situations and people are multi-layered and complex, with various lenses upon which to view them. They can also require context and patience to really understand. And sometimes, perceptions change over time. When it comes to hockey, perhaps Jeff Carter is the living embodiment of what […]
NHL RADIO REPLAY: Hoven Evaluates LA Kings UFA Adds, Roster Makeover
Follow @mayorNHL Enjoy a free replay of this weekend’s Hot Stove on NHL Network Radio, where John Hoven joined hosts Dennis Bernstein, Dave Pagnotta, and Ryan Paton to offer an abundance of thoughts regarding everything the Kings have been doing to remake their roster. Among the names discussed were: Trevor Lewis, Pheonix Copley, Cam Talbot, […]
Kings Of The Podcast: Ep. 159 with Pierre-Luc Dubois
Why wait any longer? It’s been roughly 24 hours since Pierre-Luc Dubois was traded to Los Angeles. Now, he jumps in for his first guest spot on Kings Of The Podcast. In addition to his second period interview, hosts John Hoven and Dennis Bernstein also break down the deal with Winnipeg, discuss what moves could […]
Kings GM Rob Blake Breaks Down the Dubois Trade, Why Him and Why Now
Fresh on the heels of making several other trades over the past week, LA Kings GM Rob Blake pulled off a massive trade with Winnipeg on Tuesday. By sending Gabe Vilardi, ALex Iafallo, and Rasmus Kupari to the Jets, Blake was able to acquire 6-foot-4 center Pierre-Luc Dubois. Later in the afternoon, Blake met with […]