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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 Shouldn’t Be in the Market for Superstar Forward

Austin Stanovich | June 14, 2022

There is a lot of buzz surrounding the Los Angeles Kings and the potential for them to make a big splash this summer. I’ve discussed a few times the options…

Categories Los Angeles Kings

Kings’ Trade Chips for the 2022 Offseason

Austin Stanovich | June 3, 2022

After a surprise trip to the postseason in 2022, the Los Angeles Kings are in a position to turn the page on their rebuild. With that will come trading players…

Categories Los Angeles Kings

Kings’ Forward Targets with 19th Pick of 2022 NHL Draft

Austin Stanovich | May 31, 2022

I recently published an article discussing defensemen the Los Angeles Kings can target at the 2022 NHL Draft. To follow up on that article, I wanted to write a similar…

Categories Los Angeles Kings, NHL Entry Draft

Kings’ Defensemen Targets with 19th Pick of 2022 NHL Draft

Austin Stanovich | May 29, 2022

With the Los Angeles Kings getting eliminated in the first round, now is the time to transition focus to the 2022 NHL Entry Draft. The Kings will be outside of…

Categories Los Angeles Kings, NHL Entry Draft

Kings’ Fans Happy & Positive After Strong 2021-22 Season

Austin Stanovich | May 27, 2022

Recently, I put together a survey to gauge the overall feeling surrounding the Los Angeles Kings after their 2021-22 season ended. There were 181 fans that responded to the survey…

Categories Los Angeles Kings

Jagger Firkus — 2022 NHL Draft Prospect Profile

Austin Stanovich | May 27, 2022

Jagger Firkus 2021-22 Team: Moose Jaw Warriors Date of Birth: April 29, 2004 Place of Birth: Irma, Alberta, CanadaHt: 5-foot-10 Wt: 154 poundsShoots: RightPosition: Center/WingNHL Draft Eligibility: 2022 First-Year Eligible…

Categories NHL Entry Draft, NHL Prospects, Player Profiles

Kings Should Not Pursue Filip Forsberg This Summer

Austin Stanovich | May 21, 2022

After a strong season where the Los Angeles Kings took a big step forward in their rebuild, making the playoffs and taking the Edmonton Oilers to Game 7, fans and…

Categories Editor's Choice, Los Angeles Kings

Kings Front Office Facing a Summer of Tough Decisions

Austin Stanovich | May 18, 2022

The Los Angeles Kings defied expectations this season, not only making the playoffs but taking the Edmonton Oilers to seven games in Round 1. This has left fans and the…

Categories Los Angeles Kings

5 Kings Who Impressed During the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs

Austin Stanovich | May 16, 2022

The Los Angeles Kings surprised many by making the playoffs this season and then surprised even more by taking the Edmonton Oilers to seven games. Unfortunately, they could not pull…

Categories Editor's Choice, Los Angeles Kings

3 Takeaways From Kings’ Game 7 Loss to Oilers

Austin Stanovich | May 15, 2022

The Los Angeles Kings were eliminated from the playoffs Saturday night, falling 2-0 to the Edmonton Oilers in Game 7. This ended an incredible season for the Kings where they…

Categories Los Angeles Kings

3 Takeaways From Kings’ Game 6 Loss to Oilers

Austin Stanovich | May 13, 2022

The Los Angeles Kings were unable to close out their series against the Edmonton Oilers in Game 6, falling 4-2 after rallying back from a 2-0 deficit. In the end, it…

Categories Los Angeles Kings

3 Takeaways From Kings’ Thrilling Game 5 Overtime Victory Over Oilers

Austin Stanovich | May 11, 2022

In the most exciting game of the series, the Los Angeles Kings were victorious in Game 5, after Adrian Kempe’s overtime winner. The Kings now lead the series 3-2, heading…

Categories Edmonton Oilers, Los Angeles Kings
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