Posts About "Luc Robitaille"
Today in Hockey History: Jan. 7
January 7th, 2021 Jan. 7 has been a very busy day in both Philadelphia and Los Angeles throughout the history of the National Hockey League. There were also plenty of all-time greats who reached personal milestones and had big performances. Once again, it is time for a daily trip back through the years of hockey memories. Historic Day in...
Today in Hockey History: Dec. 16
December 16th, 2020 There is little doubt that the city of Montreal is responsible for some of the biggest moments and greatest players in National Hockey League history. They had three of their numerous legends play their first NHL game on this date, two of them in the same contest. This was also a very memorable date in Chicago and the capitals of both...
The Best Late Round NHL Draft Picks
November 6th, 2020 * Our best ever late round draft picks article was originally published in 2014. Time will tell if anyone should be added to the list (feel free to share opinions in the comments below). In the meantime, hard to argue with these guys being the best ever. In the annual NHL Entry Draft, teams select players who they believe have the...
Kings Who Won the Stanley Cup After Leaving LA
October 4th, 2020 It took the LA Kings 45 years to win their first Stanley Cup. During that time frame, tons of players wore the team's uniform. All-time greats such as Wayne Gretzky and Marcel Dionne played for the Kings. Many players have found success after leaving the Kings, and quite a few have gone on to win the Stanley Cup with different teams....
Today in Hockey History: Aug. 21
August 21st, 2020 A pair of Hockey Hall of Famers were born on this date. One was honored for what he accomplished on the ice while the other built his legacy off of it. Also, the Los Angeles Kings announced plans to honor one of the greatest players in franchise history. Kings Send Another Number to the Rafters On Aug. 21, 2006, the Kings...
10 Greatest LA Kings of All Time
August 3rd, 2020 If you are explaining, you are losing— J.C. Watts If true, the Los Angeles Kings have done one hell of a lot of 'splainin' over their 45-year history. However, thanks to the heroics of Jonathan Quick, Anze Kopitar, Dustin Brown and company, they have two Stanley Cups. Therefore, the correct and proper rejoinder when confronted...
Today in Hockey History: July 29
July 29th, 2020 July 29 has been full of Hall of Fame names and players. One was born in Canada, one was traded for the first time in his career and another signed as a free agent in sunny Florida. Plus, a future Hall of Famer signed his first National Hockey League contract. Robitaille Moved to Pittsburgh Luc Robitaille is one of the greatest...
Today in Hockey History: July 24
July 24th, 2020 On this date, the Los Angeles Kings brought back one of the great players in their franchise’s history for the third time. Also, a dramatic coaching move was finally made official. Plus, some talented Stanley Cup winners are celebrating birthdays today. Robitaille Returns to Hollywood…..Again The Kings signed free-agent...
Los Angeles Kings' 50-Goal Scorers
July 15th, 2020 The Los Angeles Kings were one of six teams to join the NHL during the 1967 Expansion. Nine years later, they became the 10th franchise to have a player score 50 goals in a season. The team now has six members in the 50-goal scorer club: Marcel Dionne, Charlie Simmer, Luc Robitaille, Jimmy Carson, Wayne Gretzky and Bernie...
Kings' Top 10 Draft Picks of All-Time
June 15th, 2020 Though they waited until the 2011-12 season to hoist Lord Stanley (with a close encounter in 1993, thanks to Kerry Fraser), the Los Angeles Kings have produced many good NHL players. They started drafting in 1967, ahead of their inaugural season (1967-68), and have selected over 400 players. The following players are the Los Angeles...
Today in Hockey History: April 15
April 15th, 2020 If you are a fan of hockey in Motown, then this a very good date for you. One of the National Hockey League’s most unique traditions began on this date, 68 years ago. Plus, one of the wildest regular seasons ever came to an end on April 15, 1993. A Busy Date for the Red Wings On April 15, 1937, the Detroit Red Wings became the...
Kings & Rangers: Big Markets, Big Trades
February 9th, 2020 This post was jointly written by Barak Goldman, an LA Kings writer, and Scott Blair, a New York Rangers writer. East Coast versus West Coast battles have raged on for years in music, fashion, politics, and especially sports. At the heart of these battles are, of course, New York and Los Angeles. With the biggest populations, the...
Los Angeles Kings with 100-Point Seasons
February 8th, 2020 Seven men have reached the 100-point plateau a combined 23 times in Los Angeles Kings history. One is the only player in franchise history to score 70 or more goals in a single season. Two joined the team together as rookies. Three played together on one of the top-producing lines in NHL history. Four have their sweaters hanging on the...
