What Is It About Backup Goalies That Drive the Kings Nuts? Mitch Michals | February 28, 2016 A note for first-timers rink rats and novice hockey supporters: not everything in this beautiful game makes sense. There are ridiculous trades, boneheaded plays, and referee interpretations of “goalie interference”…
NHL Trade Deadline: Three Forwards That Could Fit with the Kings Walter McLaughlin | February 28, 2016 It’s no secret that Los Angeles Kings general manager Dean Lombardi is typically aggressive at the trade deadline in order to bolster his team’s playoff chances. Let’s take a look…
Kings, Blackhawks Swap Christian Ehrhoff, Rob Scuderi Dustin L. Nelson | February 26, 2016 The Chicago Blackhawks and Los Angeles Kings are swapping veteran defensemen according to multiple reports Friday. Heading to California is Rob Scuderi, while Christian Ehrhoff will be bound for the…
Did the Kings Find a Hidden Gem at 90th Overall? Devin Slawson | February 26, 2016 Each year, there are a few steals at the annual NHL Draft, when a team finds a hidden gem lost in the middle of the rankings. The Los Angeles Kings…
‘That 70s Line’ Reruns Energize the Kings Walter McLaughlin | February 24, 2016 There are those who downplay the intangible benefits of chemistry, whether it be team-wide or in the case of the Kings’ celebrated ‘That 70s Line,’ a trio of forwards. Frankly,…
Gaborik Injury Helps Kings Eric Roberts | February 24, 2016 Marian Gaborik was recently placed on long-term injured reserve (LTIR) by the Los Angeles Kings. Gaborik played just three minutes in the Kings’ Feb. 12 game against the New York…
Norris Trophy Race: How Does Drew Doughty Stack Up Against His Rivals? Mitch Michals | February 23, 2016 Another NHL season, and the same difficult task presents itself for the hockey community. How do we decide who should be in the running for the Norris Trophy, and ultimately recognized…
Kings Earning the Extra Points in Overtime and Shootouts Cole Querry | February 23, 2016 The Los Angeles Kings recently ended a seven-game road trip with an overtime win against the Nashville Predators by a score of 2-1 on Saturday Feb. 20. Three of the…
15 Years Of The Kings’ Grammy Trip Eric Roberts | February 23, 2016 A road-heavy February, and sometimes late January, is nothing new to the Los Angeles Kings. Thanks to Staples Center hosting the Grammy Awards, the Kings have been pushed out and…
Celebrating U.S. Born Kings Players with Hockey Day in America Cole Querry | February 22, 2016 Hockey Weekend in America began in 2011 as the NHL, NBC, and USA Hockey joined forces to recognize the roots of hockey that have been planted in the United States…
Is Andrew Ladd Worth Tanner Pearson? Walter McLaughlin | February 21, 2016 The real man smiles in trouble, gathers strength from distress, and grows brave by reflection — Thomas Paine. After jumping out to a big lead in the division during the…
Getting by Without Gaborik: A King Sized Issue Mitch Michals | February 18, 2016 I’m a fan of the show “Seinfeld.” The group dynamics, the ridiculousness of everyday activities, and the general buffoonery of friends in the real world just does it for me.…