Strong World Cup Can Elevate Quick and Kings Mitch Michals | September 16, 2016 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…
Quick and Kopitar Nominated for Individual NHL Awards Cole Querry | April 29, 2016 On April 27, the general managers of the NHL named Los Angeles Kings goalie Jonathan Quick one of the three finalists for the 2016 Vezina Trophy and the following day,…
Will Jonathan Quick Finally Take Home the Vezina Trophy? Walter McLaughlin | March 24, 2016 A couple of days ago, I posed the question (virtually word-for-word — writers like themes) regarding the Norris candidacy of all-world blue liner Drew Doughty. It’s a strong case, to…
Budaj Assigned to Ontario, Gravel Remains with Kings Cole Querry | February 18, 2016 Kings goalie Peter Budaj was officially sent back down to the AHL to rejoin the Ontario Reign as Jonathan Quick returned to action last night against the Washington Capitals and…
The Jhonas Enroth Factor: How Valuable is L.A.’s Backup Goalie? Mitch Michals | February 10, 2016 You never know the true value of something until it’s reduced. Those clean white sneakers you own are an under-appreciated accessory, that is until they get dirty and scuffed up.…
Doughty and Quick Leading the Kings with All-Star Caliber Play Cole Querry | January 13, 2016 On the morning of Jan. 6, the NHL announced the rosters for the 2016 All-Star Game held on Jan. 31 in Nashville, Tennessee. Divided into four divisional teams, each team…
Grading the Kings: Goaltending Walter McLaughlin | December 5, 2015 With the calendar having crossed into December, the Kings now find themselves 15-8-1, three points in front of second-place San Jose (14-11-0). Arizona (13-12-1), Vancouver (9-10-8) and Anaheim (10-12-5) are…
Kings’ Goaltending Depth Depleted After Bartosak Suspension Cole Querry | November 25, 2015 The recent suspension of goalie prospect Patrik Bartosak leaves the Kings goaltending depth exhausted. According to CapFriendly, the Kings now have only four goalies signed (one on a professional tryout)…
Messing With Quick: Are Teams Targeting the Kings Goalie? Mitch Michals | November 9, 2015 I attended the Kings game against the Blue Jackets on November 5, eager to see the well-oiled L.A. machine try to shrug off a much improved and more focused Columbus…
Budaj Advantageous in Tryout-Turned-Deal with Kings Cole Querry | October 29, 2015 Peter Budaj made the most of his opportunity with the Los Angeles Kings’ organization when the two parties came to a one-year agreement following the New York Islanders picking up…
Ray Emery Signs Tryout With Kings’ AHL Affiliate Dustin L. Nelson | October 11, 2015 Ray Emery was a UFA over the summer after the 33-year-old’s contract with the Philadelphia Flyers expired on July 1. In September, still without a contract, he took a tryout…
Peter Budaj Signs With Kings Dustin L. Nelson | October 9, 2015 Former Montreal Canadiens goaltender Peter Budaj has signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Los Angeles Kings, according to John Hoven. The deal, according to Hoven, is worth $575,000 at…