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Mitch Michals

Mitch Michals

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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.

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Future of Dustin Brown and Leadership in L.A.

Future of Dustin Brown and Leadership in L.A.

June 3rd, 2016 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 the most startling was the report that the Los Angeles Kings, for the first time in nearly a decade, are looking for a new captain. Dustin Brown’s worn the...
Sutter’s Back but Kings Need to Prepare for His Exit

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

May 20th, 2016 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. Salary caps have been examined, front office moves have been debated, and the general wellbeing of the organization has been the primary concern for each...
The Weight of Washington D.C. Falls on Alex Ovechkin Again

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

May 12th, 2016 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 on the shoulders of the franchise player. It takes a village to achieve a set of goals, and yet one individual will unquestionably receive the majority...
How the Sharks and Blues Changed Their Playoff Narratives

How the Sharks and Blues Changed Their Playoff Narratives

May 3rd, 2016 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 isn’t completed just yet? What if the standards change over the time, goals are elevated, and there’s more work to be done? Success, for better or for worse, is...
The End of the Line for the 2015-16 Kings

The End of the Line for the 2015-16 Kings

April 27th, 2016 All of the lights are off in the Kings' locker room. Another season has concluded, and for the second consecutive year it has yielded results that failed to meet lofty expectations. L.A. wanted a third Stanley Cup, another date with excellence, and one more round as the league’s gold standard. Instead, they were sent packing. Their...
One Last Chance for L.A.’s Stanley Cup Dreams

One Last Chance for L.A.’s Stanley Cup Dreams

April 22nd, 2016 This is it. The margin for error is long gone. All of the trials and tribulations, successes, and Stanley Cup dreams for the 2015-16 Los Angeles Kings comes down to this. Facing a 3-1 series deficit to the detested, yet undeniably respected San Jose Sharks, the Kings are left with no choice. They have to win. Three times in a row. Or...
Kings Facing a Stacked Deck

Kings Facing a Stacked Deck

April 18th, 2016 Somewhere in the L.A. Kings organizational mantra, there is a section about doing things the hard way. There has to be right? It would have been much easier in 2012 to win their first Stanley Cup in franchise history with a seed higher than eight. A lot of time and energy and could have been saved if the team didn’t set the record for...
How the Kings Can Avoid a Shark Attack in Round 1

How the Kings Can Avoid a Shark Attack in Round 1

April 14th, 2016 When the Anaheim Ducks defeated the junior varsity Washington Capitals in the final game of the 2015-16 NHL season, the playoff picture was officially set. The win gave Anaheim their fourth straight division title, and placed the Los Angeles Kings immediately in the cross-hairs of a familiar foe. Fill it up again, because it’s Sharks...
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