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Mike Richards

Hockey News: Hall of Fame Inductees; Details on Mike Richards

Marcy Di Michele | June 30, 2015

Should Eric Lindros be in the Hall of Fame? [Today’s Slap Shot]. The voters didn’t think so. [Globe and Mail], [NHL] The Bruins have inexplicably traded a third round pick…

Categories Commentary

It’s About to Get Ugly in Los Angeles

Bill Schoeninger | June 29, 2015

When Mike Richards was placed on unconditional waivers yesterday, everyone believed it was with the intention that the Kings would buy him out once he cleared. Considering his rapid decline in…

Categories Los Angeles Kings, NHL News

Mike Richards Was Bound To Fail

Eric Roberts | June 29, 2015

Mike Richards’ time with the Los Angeles Kings has come to an end. The Kings announced yesterday that the organization will buyout the remaining five years and $22 million left…

Categories Los Angeles Kings

Kings Will Buyout Mike Richards’ Contract

Dustin Nelson | June 28, 2015

It’s finally happening. On Sunday, the Los Angeles Kings have placed forward Mike Richards on unconditional waivers with the intention of buying him out, according to James Mirtle. Kings place…

Categories Los Angeles Kings, NHL News

Dean’s List: 5 Best Kings Trades Under Lombardi

Eric Roberts | June 16, 2015

View image | gettyimages.com The job of a general manager in the NHL is no easy task. Putting together a roster that can compete night in and night out while…

Categories Los Angeles Kings, Top 10 Lists

The Kings Should Trade Their First-Round Pick

Eric Roberts | June 1, 2015

The Los Angeles Kings are in a sticky situation. For the first time since 2009, the Kings found themselves on the outside looking in on the playoff picture at the…

Categories Los Angeles Kings, NHL Entry Draft

3 Kings That Need To Rebound Next Season

Eric Roberts | May 22, 2015

The Los Angels Kings came up short this season. When the regular season came to an end the Kings were left on the outside looking in and became the first…

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L.A. Kings 2014-15 Season in Review: The Centers

Walter McLaughlin | May 11, 2015

I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work — Thomas Edison The 2014-15 edition of the Los Angeles Kings may not have struck out 10,000 times…

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3 Things To Watch During The Kings’ Offseason

Eric Roberts | April 22, 2015

The Los Angeles Kings missed the playoffs for the first time since 2009, which could have been a blessing in disguise for several reasons. Soon after the Kings were eliminated…

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10 Things That Went Wrong for the L.A. Kings This Season

Walter McLaughlin | April 13, 2015

The fall from grace was painful indeed for the Los Angeles Kings. Champions in 2012 and 2014 and conference finalists in 2013, the Kings had arguably the NHL’s most successful…

Categories Los Angeles Kings, Top 10 Lists

Mike Richards Comes Back to Disappoint Us Again

Dave Gove | March 27, 2015

Seeing a once great player struggle to remain relevant is always difficult to watch. Rarely though do we see a player drop off in such spectacular fashion as Mike Richards…

Categories Los Angeles Kings

Jeff Carter Takes Center Stage on Second Line

Cole Querry | March 26, 2015

 An Injury and a Wake-Up Call In 2010-2011, when Anze Kopitar went down near the end of the season with a broken ankle, the Kings knew they were in trouble.…

Categories Los Angeles Kings
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