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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 Have Some Solid Offseason Targets to Improve Their Roster

Austin Stanovich | June 26, 2021

It’s an exciting time to be a Los Angeles Kings fan, even with the team missing playoffs for the third straight year. With one of the league’s best prospect pools…

Categories Los Angeles Kings

Los Angeles Kings’ Top 10 Prospects

Austin Stanovich | June 18, 2021

Already possessing one of the best prospect pools in the NHL, the Los Angeles Kings will be looking to add more young talent at the 2021 NHL Entry Draft. Before…

Categories Editor's Choice, Kings Prospects, NHL Prospects

Kings Have 4 Solid Offseason Targets to Fill Their Forward Corps

Austin Stanovich | June 12, 2021

With the approaching 2021 NHL offseason comes speculation. Recent reports suggest that the LA Kings will be looking to add quality forwards, and with the upcoming expansion draft and a…

Categories Free Agents, Los Angeles Kings

Kings Sign Grans to ELC as They Continue Rebuilding Process

Austin Stanovich | June 8, 2021

On June 4, the Los Angeles Kings signed 2020 second-round pick, Helge Grans to a three-year, entry-level contract (ELC). After spending last season in the Swedish Hockey League (SHL) with…

Categories Kings Prospects, Trades Contracts and Transactions

Kings Have Plenty of Draft Options at 8th Overall

Austin Stanovich | June 4, 2021

With the 2021 NHL Entry Draft order now set, the Los Angeles Kings will be selecting eighth overall. Like fans of every team, Kings fans were hoping to move up…

Categories Editor's Choice, Los Angeles Kings, NHL Entry Draft

Kings’ 2020-21 Player Grades: Adrian Kempe

Austin Stanovich | May 29, 2021

Heading into his fifth season with the Los Angeles Kings, forward Adrian Kempe is now an established NHL player. The Kings have been very patient with his development and will…

Categories Los Angeles Kings, Player Profiles

Kings’ 2020-21 Player Grades: Gabriel Vilardi

Austin Stanovich | May 25, 2021

Heading into the 2020-21 NHL season, expectations were high for Los Angeles Kings’ former 11th overall pick Gabriel Vilardi. After a fantastic 2019-20 campaign for the Ontario Reign and a…

Categories Los Angeles Kings

Kings’ 2020-21 Player Grades: Alex Iafallo

Austin Stanovich | May 19, 2021

The Los Angeles Kings’ 2020-21 season is done and dusted. It was another tough year for the Kings, as they ended with a 21-28-7 record — while it was a…

Categories Los Angeles Kings

Kings Need to Be Cautious This Offseason

Austin Stanovich | May 19, 2021

The Los Angeles Kings’ 2020-21 season is over, meaning it’s time for the team to start planning its strategy for the offseason. Many fans, and even some players, are expecting…

Categories Los Angeles Kings

Kings’ Byfield Impressive in First 6 Games

Austin Stanovich | May 12, 2021

Los Angeles Kings fans were given a taste of what’s to come recently, as 2020 second-overall pick Quinton Byfield was given a six-game stint in the NHL. The Kings have…

Categories Editor's Choice, Los Angeles Kings

Kings’ Prospects Give Them Options for Final 2 Call-Ups

Austin Stanovich | April 27, 2021

With Quinton Byfield being called up to the taxi squad on Monday, the Los Angeles Kings are now left with only two non-emergency call-ups for the remaining 10 games. They’re…

Categories Kings Prospects, NHL Prospects

Kings’ Quinton Byfield: Expectations for His NHL Debut

Austin Stanovich | April 24, 2021

With the end of the 2020-21 NHL regular season getting closer, it looks like the Los Angeles Kings will miss out on the playoffs once again. Fortunately for Kings fans,…

Categories Kings Prospects, NHL Prospects
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