Will Long-Term Contracts Ultimately Hurt the L.A. Kings? Walter McLaughlin | January 19, 2015 To the average fan, management’s general strategy of locking up key players to long-term contracts is not only pleasing, but often downright exciting. Witness this ESPN.com report from 2011: The…
Captains of the Los Angeles Kings, Part 3: 1990’s to Present Mario Boucher | December 1, 2014 The Los Angeles Kings have had 13 captains since joining the NHL in 1967. Four are in the Hall of Fame and the team has retired three of their numbers.…
What Happened to Dustin Brown? Tom Dianora | November 26, 2014 With the Los Angeles Kings’ struggles on the road so far this season — they are now a very poor 1-4-4 away from Staples Center following Tuesday night’s 4-3 shootout…
The Kings Face Future Salary Cap Purgatory Walter McLaughlin | November 21, 2014 You do not play hockey for good seasons. You play to win the Stanley Cup. It has to be the objective — Guy Lafleur We all love hockey, and by…
Robby Fabbri Closes in on Roster Spot Mike Poepping | October 1, 2014 The St. Louis Blues are quickly closing in on their final roster for the 2014-15 NHL season, but the coaching staff’s toughest decisions still lie ahead. One of the biggest…
The Top 3 Most Undeserving NHL Captains Brett Slawson | September 27, 2014 In the NHL, the role of a team captain is to display traits which represent the direction of his team and the character of his fellow teammates. The captain is…
5 Things to Watch on the 2014-15 Los Angeles Kings Team Walter McLaughlin | September 25, 2014 Sometimes it just feels like the only thing you do is play hockey and eat — Henrik Lundqvist Between barbecuing, outdoor parties and general miscellany, summer is indeed the season…
Breaking Down the NHL’s 2014-2015 Rule Changes Matt Brauckmann | September 16, 2014 The Trapezoid “Rule 1.8 – Rink – Goalkeeper’s Restricted Area The trapezoid will be expanded by two feet from the goal post on both sides of the net.” This a…
The Prince: Why Adrian Kempe Is a Keeper Cam Kerry | September 12, 2014 With training camps looming ahead in the distance, like land to a sailor, fans and media gobble up everything that signals the start of hockey. While most clubs are contemplating…
The Best and Worst Cases for the Los Angeles Kings Cam Kerry | August 29, 2014 After winning their second Stanley Cup title in three years, expectations in Hollywood are through the roof. With only Willie Mitchell leaving the City of Angels, the Los Angeles Kings…
Los Angeles Kings: 5 Things To Watch For This Season Tom Dianora | August 25, 2014 The Los Angeles Kings are set to begin the 2014-15 season with virtually the same squad that won the Stanley Cup last season (the only notable departure being veteran defenseman Willie…
Sharks Captaincy: Much Ado About Nothing Andrew Bensch | August 22, 2014 Can’t Measure Leadership In the NHL there is a far too popular narrative that leadership is critical to success. Don’t get me wrong, as an athlete, it’s nice to have…