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Michael Mersch Working His Way into the Kings’ Plans

Walter McLaughlin | July 31, 2016

It’s a good thing that after two championships and five playoff appearances in his first eight seasons as general manager of the Los Angeles Kings, Dean Lombardi amassed a huge…

Is the Bryan Bickell Deal a Blueprint for Trading Dustin Brown?

Walter McLaughlin | June 16, 2016

If you’re a Kings fan, you’ve probably resigned yourself to the notion that long-time power forward Dustin Brown is untradeable. And to that end, you may be right. Brown’s Painful…

Kings Well Represented in the 2016 World Cup of Hockey

Cole Querry | May 29, 2016

The final rosters for the 2016 World Cup of Hockey were announced yesterday. Last summer the Los Angeles Kings GM Dean Lombardi was named general manager for Team USA, and…

5 Things the L.A. Kings Must Accomplish this Summer

Walter McLaughlin | May 12, 2016

In the aftermath of their unceremonious exit from the playoffs at the hands of the San Jose Sharks, the Los Angeles Kings appear to be at a crossroads in their…

Darryl Sutter “Undecided” on Returning to the Kings

Dustin L. Nelson | May 8, 2016

In a bit of unexpected coaching news, Darryl Sutter hasn’t signed the contract offer laid on the table by the Kings and GM Dean Lombardi. Lombardi called the offer “very…

How Kris Versteeg Will Help the Los Angeles Kings

Walter McLaughlin | February 29, 2016

The NHL trade deadline expires at 3 pm Eastern Time today, and as usual, Kings general manager Dean Lombardi has been busy. Counting the trade he made with Philadelphia (not…

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…

Change Of Scenery Appeals to LA Kings’ Prospect

Leah Dyck | February 19, 2016

The Los Angeles Kings are known for developing prospects through the draft, but when it comes to Damir Sharipzyanov, they sought a change of scenery. Sharipzyanov is a Russian Defenseman…

3 Needs for the Kings to Address at the Trade Deadline

Walter McLaughlin | February 8, 2016

A man should always consider how much he has more than he wants — Joseph Addison After a one-year hiatus, the Los Angeles Kings are in an ideal position with…

Milan Lucic: “I Would Love Nothing More than to Remain a King”

Walter McLaughlin | January 25, 2016

Milan Lucic plays big. He talks big. At 6’3″ and 223 pounds, he is big. Taking everything into consideration, he was one of the biggest names to change uniforms this…

The Los Angeles Kings Are Better than You Think

Walter McLaughlin | January 11, 2016

We’ve all heard the narrative before. Numerous times. The Kings — a low-seeded team entering the playoffs both times they won the Cup — got lucky at the right time,…

Kings Close to Gift-Wrapping New Kopitar Contract

Walter McLaughlin | December 25, 2015

Without question, a tried-and-true franchise center is one of the most sought-after commodities in the NHL. If recent reports are true, the Los Angeles Kings won’t have to worry about…

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