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Walter McLaughlin

Walter McLaughlin is a Los Angeles Kings correspondent for The Hockey Writers. He is an avid sports fan, having followed the Kings since living in L.A. in the mid-1970's, as well as suffering through Seattle sports teams' general futility. He has a Bachelor's degree in Finance and has worked in community banking for over 25 years, specializing in SBA loans. He is married and has two daughters.

Analyzing the Top Five Special Teams in the NHL

Walter McLaughlin | January 6, 2014

Although the correlation isn’t perfect, special teams remain a huge component of winning in today’s NHL. Which teams rank highest overall in those areas?

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins

Three Teams Poised For Second-Half Playoff Runs

Walter McLaughlin | December 30, 2013

The only sport I’m not interested in is horse racing. That’s because I don’t know the horses personally — Nat King Cole With a half-season under their belts, the horses…

Categories Columbus Blue Jackets, Dallas Stars, New Jersey Devils

Dustin Brown and the ‘Crazy Eight’ Charge

Walter McLaughlin | December 27, 2013

Per the criteria cited on NHL.com, the NHL’s Foundation Award is given annually to the NHL player who “who applies the core values of (ice) hockey — commitment, perseverance and…

Categories Los Angeles Kings, NHL News, Suspensions

Alias Scrivens and Jones

Walter McLaughlin | December 23, 2013

They’ve been a pair of goaltending outlaws, robbing shooters across the land during Jonathan Quick’s extended recovery from a groin injury. One has a 1.66 G.A.A.; despite the aforementioned stat,…

Categories Los Angeles Kings, NHL Goaltending

A Kings’ Ransom of Goaltending Riches in L.A.

Walter McLaughlin | December 16, 2013

A simple check of the leaders in save percentage amongst NHL goaltenders says a lot about the strength and depth of goaltending for the Los Angeles Kings this year. It’s…

Categories Los Angeles Kings, NHL Goaltending

The NHL’s Top 5 Defensive Teams This Year

Walter McLaughlin | December 13, 2013

Toward the end of last year’s abbreviated regular season and after watching yet another typically-grinding Los Angeles Kings game, I was struck with frustrated inspiration and quickly scribed a piece…

Categories Los Angeles Kings, Top 10 Lists

Jeremy Roenick May Lead Seattle NHL Expansion Group

Walter McLaughlin | December 8, 2013

The rumors have been swirling for years, but began to heat up in 2011 when hedge fund manager Chris Hansen stepped up efforts to rally support for a multipurpose arena…

Categories NHL News, NHL Rumors

Los Angeles Kings Update: The Streak Continues

Walter McLaughlin | November 30, 2013

The Kings’ annoyingly deja vu-esque 3-2 shootout loss to the San Jose Sharks last Wednesday tied one significant team milestone: the longest streak earning at least one point in club…

Categories Los Angeles Kings

Is the West Now the Superior Conference?

Walter McLaughlin | November 30, 2013

The Western Conference has some very strong teams this year, along with more clubs with winning records than in the East. Is the West the better conference?

Categories Los Angeles Kings, NHL News

Kings’ Hits: Week of November 18 – 24, 2013

Walter McLaughlin | November 25, 2013

Frustration, although quite painful at times, is a very positive and essential part of success — Bo Bennett The Kings’ week on the ice The Kings earned points in all…

Categories Los Angeles Kings

Does Shooting Percentage Improve Winning Percentage?

Walter McLaughlin | November 25, 2013

Watching the Kings fire 35 shots on net against the New Jersey Devils only to be stoned by goaltender Cory Schneider in a 2-1 overtime loss the other night prompted…

Categories Colorado Avalanche, Los Angeles Kings

The Kings’ Young Third Line Oozes With Potential

Walter McLaughlin | November 18, 2013

As a Kings fan, watching veteran forwards Anze Kopitar, Justin Williams, Mike Richards, Jeff Carter and Dustin Brown buzz around the net engenders confidence in both the present and future…

Categories Los Angeles Kings, NHL Prospects
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