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Austin Stanovich

My name is Austin Stanovich, as a lifelong player and fan I'm hoping to bring my own unique perspective on the hockey world, specifically covering the Los Angeles Kings. As a SoCal native I grew up a Kings fan, and after graduating from Long Beach State in 2020 I've joined  The Hockey Writers crew as a columnist for the Kings.

Kings Kempe & Vilardi Look Set For Career Seasons

Austin Stanovich | August 11, 2021

With the 2021-22 season fast approaching, now is the time to begin speculating about what might happen in the coming season. With the Los Angeles Kings making some big additions…

Categories Los Angeles Kings

Kings Have Multiple Prospects Fighting for a Roster Spot

Austin Stanovich | August 6, 2021

With the best prospect pool in the league, according to Hockey Prospecting, the Los Angeles Kings will be looking to phase in these players over the next few seasons. With…

Categories Kings Prospects

Kings Make Good on Promise to Improve Roster with Trades & Signings

Austin Stanovich | July 31, 2021

At the end of the 2020-21 NHL season, the Los Angeles Kings missed out on the postseason for the third straight year. It was another tough season for fans and…

Categories Editor's Choice, Los Angeles Kings

Kings Signing Danault Benefits Everyone Involved

Austin Stanovich | July 29, 2021

The Los Angeles Kings have signed former Montreal Canadiens center Phillip Danault to a six-year contract with an average annual value (AAV) of $5.5 million. Danault seemed to be the…

Categories Free Agents, Kings Transactions

Kings Improve Prospect Pool with Aggressive Draft Day 2

Austin Stanovich | July 25, 2021

The Los Angeles Kings got aggressive on day two of the NHL draft, trading up three times to get their desired target. Already possessing one of the best prospect pools…

Categories Kings Prospects, NHL Entry Draft

Kings Get Much Needed Offensive-Defenseman in Brandt Clarke

Austin Stanovich | July 24, 2021

The Los Angeles Kings grabbed a potentially elite offensive-defensemen by selecting Brandt Clarke with the eighth overall pick. We know that the Kings are in dire need of an offensive…

Categories Kings Prospects

Kraken Select Kurtis MacDermid From Los Angeles Kings

Austin Stanovich | July 21, 2021

The Seattle Kraken have selected, from the Los Angeles Kings, defenseman Kurtis MacDermid. About MacDermid OHL Career and Draft MacDermid took an interesting path to the NHL. He spent most…

Categories Los Angeles Kings, NHL Expansion, NHL News, Seattle Kraken

Kraken Select Morgan Geekie From Carolina Hurricanes

Austin Stanovich | July 21, 2021

From the Carolina Hurricanes, the Seattle Kraken have selected forward Morgan Geekie at the 2021 NHL Expansion Draft. About Geekie Geekie was somewhat of a late bloomer in juniors, struggling…

Categories Carolina Hurricanes, NHL Expansion, NHL News, Seattle Kraken

Kings Would Have Serious Playoff Chances With Landeskog

Austin Stanovich | July 16, 2021

Recent reports have suggested that the Colorado Avalanche have hit a speedbump in trying to re-sign captain Gabriel Landeskog. He is reportedly unhappy with the lack of offers coming from…

Categories Free Agents, Los Angeles Kings

THW’s Ultimate Mock Expansion Draft: Kings Lose Clague

Austin Stanovich | July 14, 2021

Recently, a group of us at The Hockey Writers came together to bring fans the most realistic Seattle Kraken mock expansion draft possible. Tasked as the Los Angeles Kings’ acting…

Categories Los Angeles Kings

Kings Begin Summer Shopping With Arvidsson Trade

Austin Stanovich | July 2, 2021

On July 1, the Los Angeles Kings acquired Nashville Predators forward Viktor Arvidsson in exchange for a 2021 second-round pick and a 2022 third-round pick. This trade falls perfectly in…

Categories Editor's Choice, Kings Transactions, Trades Contracts and Transactions

Kings Secure Depth With Lizotte Extension

Austin Stanovich | June 30, 2021

Recently, the Los Angeles Kings re-signed undersized center Blake Lizotte to a one-year contract worth $800,000. After two decent seasons with LA, general manager Rob Blake decided Lizotte had done…

Categories Kings Transactions, Trades Contracts and Transactions
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