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Mitch MichalsMitch Michals

Just a hockey loving American. I grew up in Cleveland, Ohio, and attended Saint Louis University where I skated for the Billikens. From 2013-14 I covered the St. Louis Blues for ESPN Radio St. Louis. I currently work in sports video production in Los Angeles, and will always show solidarity for stay-at-home defenseman.

Strong World Cup Can Elevate Quick and Kings

September 16, 2016 by Mitch Michals

International sports tournaments are always fun. As ESPN’s John Buccigross noted, they can produce positive emotions from the players, coaches, and supporters of good athletic competition. The World Cup of …

Read moreStrong World Cup Can Elevate Quick and Kings

Categories Kings Goaltending, Los Angeles Kings, Trending, World Cup Tags Jonathan Quick

The NHL/College Football Coach Matching Game

September 10, 2016 by Mitch Michals
Mike Babcock Coach Red Wings

Congratulations fellow sports fans, we’ve made it through another summer slumber. Don’t get me wrong, I appreciate the subtle nuances of baseball and Alex Rodriguez’ fall from grace as much …

Read moreThe NHL/College Football Coach Matching Game

Categories Editor's Choice, NHL Coaching, Trending Tags Darryl Sutter, John Tortorella, Ken Hitchcock, Mike Babcock

Will L.A.’s Defense Bounce Back in 2016-17?

August 18, 2016 by Mitch Michals

There was much to be desired on the Kings’ blue line a season ago. A team that had great talent and equally great expectations was left standing at the first …

Read moreWill L.A.’s Defense Bounce Back in 2016-17?

Categories Los Angeles Kings Tags Alec Martinez, Derek Forbort, Drew Doughty, Jake Muzzin

The Heat Is on for Tyler Toffoli’s next Contract

August 6, 2016 by Mitch Michals
Tyler Toffoli

The Los Angeles Kings have a very interesting future in front of them. It’s not bleak by any stretch, with the flawlessly consistent Anze Kopitar donning the “C,” and the …

Read moreThe Heat Is on for Tyler Toffoli’s next Contract

Categories Los Angeles Kings, Trending Tags Alex Killorn, Brayden Schenn, Chris Kreider, Filip Forsberg, Tyler Toffoli

Datsyuk and Duncan: A Farewell to a Pair of Legends

July 16, 2016 by Mitch Michals
Pavel Datsyuk

Nothing ages us more than the end of professional athletic careers. In a world where shelf lives are brief and flames burn out in an instant, premier sports stars are …

Read moreDatsyuk and Duncan: A Farewell to a Pair of Legends

Categories Commentary, Detroit Red Wings Tags Pavel Datsyuk

Filling the Lucic Void in L.A.

July 6, 2016 by Mitch Michals
Milan Lucic

Well the beginning of NHL free agency sure was a whirlwind. In the span of roughly 30 minutes, professional hockey was in a state of unadulterated chaos. Up was down. …

Read moreFilling the Lucic Void in L.A.

Categories Los Angeles Kings, Trending Tags Adrian Kempe, Milan Lucic, Nic Dowd, Nick Shore, Teddy Purcell

The 2016 NHL Awards Column: Who Gets the Hardware in Sin City?

June 22, 2016 by Mitch Michals
NHL Expansion

The NHL season is over, and the champagne bubbles in Pittsburgh have finally subsided. As is always the case after a sensational dose of playoff hockey, one item remains on …

Read moreThe 2016 NHL Awards Column: Who Gets the Hardware in Sin City?

Categories Column Tags Artemi Panarin, Barry Trotz, Braden Holtby, Erik Karlsson, Patrice Bergeron, Patrick Kane

Sidney Crosby: Understanding Hockey’s Most Impactful Player

June 12, 2016 by Mitch Michals

Hockey fans are passionate. We (I think I qualify) want our game to be full of skill and grit, breed athleticism and competition, and for each player to be a …

Read moreSidney Crosby: Understanding Hockey’s Most Impactful Player

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins Tags Sidney Crosby

Future of Dustin Brown and Leadership in L.A.

June 3, 2016 by Mitch Michals

Far be it from me to distract the hockey dwelling public at their greatest hour, but in case you weren’t looking, several big dominoes have already fallen this offseason. Perhaps …

Read moreFuture of Dustin Brown and Leadership in L.A.

Categories Los Angeles Kings, Trending Tags Anze Kopitar, Dustin Brown

Sutter’s Back but Kings Need to Prepare for His Exit

May 20, 2016 by Mitch Michals

Amid the reliable sounds of playoff drama and Stanley Cup passion, it’s easy to forget that for 26 NHL franchises whose seasons have ended, next year’s plans have already begun. …

Read moreSutter’s Back but Kings Need to Prepare for His Exit

Categories Los Angeles Kings, Trending Tags Darryl Sutter

The Weight of Washington D.C. Falls on Alex Ovechkin Again

May 12, 2016 by Mitch Michals
Alex Ovechkin

The plight of a superstar is very difficult. The collective effort of a group’s parts determines success in professional team sports, but the brunt of their failure will fall squarely …

Read moreThe Weight of Washington D.C. Falls on Alex Ovechkin Again

Categories Editor's Choice, Washington Capitals Tags Alex Ovechkin

How the Sharks and Blues Changed Their Playoff Narratives

May 3, 2016 by Mitch Michals
Robby Fabbri

How do we define success in the world around us? There are short-term achievements, notable accolades, and the general recognition of a job well done. But what if the job …

Read moreHow the Sharks and Blues Changed Their Playoff Narratives

Categories Editor's Choice, San Jose Sharks, St Louis Blues Tags Brian Elliott, Joe Pavelski, Joe Thornton, Martin Jones, Troy Brouwer, Vladimir Tarasenko
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