Rumor Roundup (Jan. 5): Kopitar, Byfuglien, Drouin and More! Michael Straw | January 5, 2016 The rumor mill is one of the most controversial areas for a hockey fan. Different names on different days make for the most interesting conversations around the water cooler. The…
Kings vs. Canucks: A Running Diary of Animosity Mitch Michals | December 29, 2015 Volume three of the L.A. Kings running diary takes us to the world renowned Rogers Centre in Vancouver. The Kings and Canucks are no strangers to big games, facing off…
Kings Close to Gift-Wrapping New Kopitar Contract Walter McLaughlin | December 25, 2015 Without question, a tried-and-true franchise center is one of the most sought-after commodities in the NHL. If recent reports are true, the Los Angeles Kings won’t have to worry about…
The NHL’s Top 5 Pending UFAs Brett Slawson | December 22, 2015 The NHL rumor mill has begun to churn. Although we have yet to turn the calendar and welcome in 2016, speculation has already begun regarding the future homes of numerous stars,…
Lightning Prepare Final Offer for Steven Stamkos Dan Herrejon | December 18, 2015 Much has been written, speculated and rumored lately about the future of Steven Stamkos as it relates to his career with the Tampa Bay Lightning. To their credit, the three…
Milestone Monday: Sparks Fly, Kane Passes Hull & More Dustin Nelson | December 7, 2015 This was a week full of great NHL milestones. There was a pretty major and much-talked about milestone, one that will probably put some dust in your eye and many…
The 3-On-3 Overtime Kings Mitch Michals | December 4, 2015 We live in a world where sports storylines and subplots pop up every second. The term overnight became outdated in the age of social media, where apps like Twitter and…
Kings vs. Blackhawks: Running Diary of a Conference Rivalry Mitch Michals | November 30, 2015 Back and better than ever, it’s time for another edition of The Hockey Writers foster child the running diary. The Los Angeles Kings currently sit in first place in the…
Grading the L.A. Kings at the Quarter Pole: The Forwards Walter McLaughlin | November 28, 2015 Following their 2-1 shootout loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning on Wednesday, the Kings are now 13-8-1 after 22 games, one point ahead of San Jose (13-9-0) and three in…
How the Kings Set Their Thanksgiving Table Mitch Michals | November 24, 2015 There’s still a sizable portion of the NHL season remaining, but a certain celebration of food really signifies the start of more meaningful games. When Thanksgiving rolls around, the new…
Jake Allen – Human Highlight Reel Devin Slawson | November 16, 2015 Jake Allen has gotten off to an exceptional start in the 2015-16 campaign. With the opportunity to take over Brian Elliott as the starting goaltender, Allen has come out as…
Brown and Kopitar Reach New Milestones with Kings Cole Querry | November 10, 2015 Both Dustin Brown and Anze Kopitar reached milestones early this season with the Kings organization, as Brown has now played 816 games in his NHL career, moving him up on…