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Rob Blake

Today in Hockey History: Dec. 14

Matthew Zator | December 14, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Dec. 13 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Dec. 15 Dec. 14 has been a very eventful and unique day in National Hockey League history. Among the more…

Categories Archives, Bruins History, Canadiens History, Canucks History, Column, Coyotes History, Hockey History, Kings History, Rangers History

NHL Rumor Shootdown: Oilers Didn’t Get Kings’ Rob Blake Fired

Jim Parsons | May 5, 2025

Rob Blake is no longer the general manager of the Los Angeles Kings. The former GM and star NHL defenseman decided to part ways with the organization following another disappointing…

Categories Edmonton Oilers, Los Angeles Kings, NHL Rumors

4 NHL General Managers on the Hot Seat This Season

Michael Ostrower | July 14, 2024

All successful NHL teams are built through a general manager’s (GM) vision. A blueprint has to be made and executed through trades, signings, drafting, and elsewhere. There is no definitive…

Categories Buffalo Sabres, Editor's Choice, Islanders Management, Kings Management, Los Angeles Kings, Minnesota Wild, New York Islanders, Sabres Management, Wild Management

NHL’s 5 Most Overrated General Managers

Mike Fink | July 10, 2024

It’s impossible to build a Stanley Cup champion without a great general manager (GM) to lead the front office. They are the architects, the ones with a plan and a…

Categories AA, Columbus Blue Jackets, Column, Detroit Red Wings, Los Angeles Kings, Minnesota Wild, Toronto Maple Leafs

Kings Royal Report: Prospects, Management, Physicality & More

Michael Ostrower | May 27, 2024

Welcome to the Kings Royal Report. Here we will discuss the good, bad, and ugly of the Los Angeles Kings. It will be a place to bring up recent reports,…

Categories Kings Management, Kings Prospects, Los Angeles Kings, Ontario Reign

Kings Press Conference Takeaways: Blake, Hiller, Physicality & More

Michael Ostrower | May 25, 2024

The Los Angeles Kings, just weeks after their season ended in Round 1 against the Edmonton Oilers, held a major press conference discussing the future outlook of the team, including…

Categories Kings Management, Los Angeles Kings, NHL News

Kings Royal Report: Martin Necas & Coaching Changes

Michael Ostrower | May 20, 2024

Welcome to the Kings Royal Report. Here we will discuss the good, bad, and ugly of the Los Angeles Kings. It will be a place to bring up recent reports,…

Categories Carolina Hurricanes, Editor's Choice, Los Angeles Kings

Kings Royal Report: Dubois Isn’t Being Bought Out, Kuemper & More

Michael Ostrower | May 13, 2024

Welcome to the Kings Royal Report. Here we will discuss the good, bad, and ugly of the Los Angeles Kings. It will be a place to bring up recent reports,…

Categories Kings Management, Los Angeles Kings, Ontario Reign, Washington Capitals

Kings Royal Report: Mitch Marner, Ontario Reign & More

Michael Ostrower | May 6, 2024

Welcome to the Kings Royal Report. Here we will discuss the good, bad, and ugly of the Los Angeles Kings. It will be a place to bring up recent reports,…

Categories Kings Management, Kings Prospects, Los Angeles Kings, Ontario Reign, Toronto Maple Leafs

How Long is Rob Blake’s Leash as LA Kings’ General Manager?

Michael Ostrower | March 27, 2024

1,270 games, 777 points, captain of the Los Angeles Kings, Stanley Cup, and Norris Trophy winner. Rob Blake is a legend in hockey and the Kings’ organization. His most recent…

Categories Los Angeles Kings

Colorado Avalanche All-Time Starting Lineup

Julian Mongillo | March 22, 2024

There is a lot of history behind the Colorado Avalanche franchise. Before it was based out of Denver, playing in burgundy and blue jerseys as it is now, the team…

Categories Avalanche History, Colorado Avalanche, Hockey History

Rob Blake’s Silence Instills Confidence in the Kings

Michael Ostrower | March 10, 2024

The Los Angeles Kings were just one of two teams that did not make a move leading up to the trade deadline. They stood pat, holding onto their core and…

Categories Editor's Choice, Los Angeles Kings, Trade Deadline
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