5 Keys to the L.A. Kings’ Success Walter McLaughlin | October 25, 2015 The greatest possession is self-possession — Ethel Watts Mumford Decades from now, when flying cars fill the skies like in Back to the Future, Part II, this era will likely…
The Final Grade for Mike Richards in L.A. Mitch Michals | October 20, 2015 In the summer of 2011, the Los Angeles Kings were going places. A franchise that had spent a decade in darkness had finally figured out how to master the rebuilding…
Reaction to the L.A. Kings’ Settlement with Mike Richards Walter McLaughlin | October 16, 2015 At long last, there is finally an end to the Mike Richards saga, at least as far as the Los Angeles Kings are concerned. They may have caught a break,…
Damir Sharipzyanov May Be an Undrafted Gem for the Kings Walter McLaughlin | August 31, 2015 On the surface, the signing of undrafted prospect Damir Sharipzyanov to a three-year entry-level contract is a minor transaction, a back-end addition for a team in need of organizational depth…
5 Things the L.A. Kings Need to Accomplish This Season Walter McLaughlin | August 29, 2015 This has been quite an off-season for the Los Angeles Kings. Jarret Stoll was arrested for suspicion of drug possession, pleaded guilty to reduced charges and ultimately signed with the…
USA Hockey Announces Dean Lombardi as GM for World Cup Dustin Nelson | August 6, 2015 USA Hockey announced Los Angeles Kings president and GM Dean Lombardi as the GM for Team USA at the upcoming 2016 World Cup of Hockey on Thursday. USA Hockey took…
Why I Won’t Be Buying A Milan Lucic Jersey Dave Gove | July 22, 2015 Recently, I was asked by an Anaheim Ducks season ticket holder, “Do you want Kopitar and Lucic to put up video game numbers? You won’t be able to afford them…
It’s About to Get Ugly in Los Angeles Bill Schoeninger | June 29, 2015 When Mike Richards was placed on unconditional waivers yesterday, everyone believed it was with the intention that the Kings would buy him out once he cleared. Considering his rapid decline in…
Top 5 Kings Drafts Of All Time Dave Gove | June 27, 2015 Each draft day we hope and pray that our GM and scouts gets things right, selecting impact players early and sleeper talent in the later rounds. Unfortunately, we know that…
The Transactional Genius That is Dean Lombardi Cole Querry | June 17, 2015 Upon being hired by the Los Angeles Kings, Dean Lombardi had a plan to bring a winning culture to a team that was lacking identity and he delivered. Lombardi also…
What Should the Los Angeles Kings Pay Anze Kopitar? Walter McLaughlin | June 8, 2015 In less than a month, the Los Angeles Kings and Anze Kopitar will be able to open negotiations over a contract extension to potentially keep the star center in Los…
Mike Richards Comes Back to Disappoint Us Again Dave Gove | March 27, 2015 Seeing a once great player struggle to remain relevant is always difficult to watch. Rarely though do we see a player drop off in such spectacular fashion as Mike Richards…