Similar to last summer, Kings GM Ken Holland went shopping on July 1, adding players for both his NHL squad and a few reinforcements expected to start the season in AHL Ontario. That list included forwards Mats Zuccarello and Erik Haula, as well as defenseman Erik Gustafsson. Confirmed pic.twitter.com/nLrkvdgPd8 — The Mayor | John Hoven […]
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Comments from Mats Zuccarello on Leaving the Wild to Sign with LA Kings
When Kings General Manager Ken Holland saw the calendar flip to July 1 last week, he didn’t waste any time getting to work — signing a handful of players on both sides of the puck. Among a group of several veteran forwards added to LA’s roster was 38-year-old Mats Zuccarello. Per @mayorNHL, Zuccarello gets a […]
Comments from Scott Laughton on His Extension with the LA Kings
What a difference a day makes. A mere 24 hours ago, there was a nervous energy that had been building for a few days in Los Angeles, as Scott Laughton walked to free agency on July 1. However, when all was said and done, the two sides managed to agree on a three-year contract late […]
5 Things We Learned From Ken Holland’s Free Agency Availability
LA General Manager Ken Holland didn’t sit on his hands come the annual opening of NHL Free Agency on July 1. By signing a handful of players on both sides of the puck, he attempted to bolster the Kings offense and fortify a roster he’ll now hand over to coach Peter Laviolette. Later in the […]
REPORT: Kings Set to Add Free Agent Forward Mats Zuccarello on One-Year Deal
Adding to their list of veteran NHL signings expected today, the Kings are believed to have agreed to a one-year deal with veteran forward Mats Zuccarello. According to information tweeted by TSN’s Chris Johnston, it will be an incentive-based contract carrying a $1M base plus bonuses. Update: Zuccarello has a bonus at 10 games played […]