The Hockey Writers Aug 19, 2019
3 Reasons Kings Have Hope for the Future
There’s no question that the Los Angeles Kings have been on a steady decline since their Stanley Cup victories in 2012 and 2014. Last season altogether really displayed an all-time low for general manager Rob Blake and the Kings. However, with recent changes and new additions, there is light at the end of the tunnel. […] The post 3 Reasons Kings Have Hope for the Future appeared first on The Hockey Writers.
The Hockey Writers Aug 16, 2019
NHL Rumors: Flyers, Bruins, Avs, Kings, More
In today’s NHL rumor rundown there is trade speculation as it pertains to defenseman Shayne Gostisbihere, the Boston Bruins have a plan for Charlie Coyle, the Colorado Avalanche and Mikko Rantanen are talking the Los Angeles Kings may be moving players. Gostisbehere Is Aware of Trade Talks While speaking with Dave Isaac of the Cherry […] The post NHL Rumors: Flyers, Bruins, Avs, Kings, More appeared first on The Hockey Writers.
The Hockey Writers Aug 10, 2019
Worst Trades in Kings History
To many, the Los Angeles Kings are known for being a part of hockey’s greatest transaction. However, the franchise has also made some decisions that flat out didn’t go in their favor. Players that were sent away heavily impacted their new organizations, while players shipped to Los Angeles did the opposite. Let’s take a look […] The post Worst Trades in Kings History appeared first on The Hockey Writers.
Last Word on Hockey Aug 10, 2019
NHL Rumours: New York Rangers, Los Angeles Kings, Edmonton Oilers
It’s just over a month until training camp, but the NHL rumours are still coming. Teams are trying to make the numbers work and get their players under the $81.5 million salary cap. There are a number of restricted free agents still available. Clubs are debating whether to hand out bridge deals or to ink long-term contracts. Today’s rumours are about the New York Rangers, Los Angeles Kings, and Edmonton Oilers. All NHL rumours are taken from the original source and are subject to change. NHL Rumours New York Rangers Rumour: Dan Rosen of NHL.com indicates that despite months of...
The Hockey Writers Aug 5, 2019
Kings’ Goaltending Situation Quickly Changing
So much for the Los Angeles Kings depends on a healthy, happy Jonathan Quick. If his health issues are not a thing of the past, the Kings appear equipped to handle the fallout. With Matt Millar joining Bill Ranford as the organization’s goaltending gurus who have a history of making goalies better, and with Jack […] The post Kings’ Goaltending Situation Quickly Changing appeared first on The Hockey Writers.
The Hockey Writers Aug 2, 2019
Kings’ 2018-19 Report Cards: Anze Kopitar
In a season filled with obstacles and letdowns, the 2018-19 Los Angeles Kings finished last in the Pacific Division (30th in the league) and missed the playoffs for the third time in five seasons. Even with additional help from a high-scoring winger in Ilya Kovalchuk, the team could not find more ways to cash in. […] The post Kings’ 2018-19 Report Cards: Anze Kopitar appeared first on The Hockey Writers.
Last Word on Hockey Jul 28, 2019
Los Angeles Kings Biggest Game in Franchise History
Welcome back to the Last Word on Hockey’s summer series where we look at the biggest game in team history. Each day we will be back with a new team to look at. Looking at things like the lead-up, what happened, followed, and why it makes it the biggest game. The biggest game does not automatically mean a win, either. Sometimes, it can be a loss that set the franchise back massively. Sit back and enjoy as we break down all 31 teams’ most important game. In this article, we will discuss the Los Angeles Kings biggest game in franchise history. The full series is found here. Los Angeles...
The Hockey Writers Jul 27, 2019
Kings’ 5 Best Goalie Tandems
The Los Angeles Kings have had game-changing goalkeepers in the team’s history, including Rogie Vachon, Kelly Hrudey and Jonathan Quick. But who came closest to mastering the dubious act of becoming a great backup netminder? Who played the meanest second fiddle and complemented an exceptional No. 1 goaltender? What Kings goalie duos register as the […] The post Kings’ 5 Best Goalie Tandems appeared first on The Hockey Writers.
The Hockey Writers Jul 27, 2019
5 Greatest Moments in Kings History
In a city that once didn’t acknowledge the sport of hockey, the Los Angeles Kings etched themselves in the history books in more ways than one. Among the many significant moments in Kings history, including the dynamic “Triple Crown Line” era and a pair of Stanley Cups, let’s reminisce on the five that greatly influenced […] The post 5 Greatest Moments in Kings History appeared first on The Hockey Writers.
Los Angeles Times Jul 24, 2019
Kings' Matt Millar gets to work with his idols while coaching future star goalies
Matt Millar was hired last week by the Los Angeles Kings as a goaltending development coach.
Last Word on Hockey Jul 23, 2019
Los Angeles Kings Goaltending Situation
The Los Angeles Kings are not a team to beat for the upcoming season. To get back to the winning ways, the Kings front office has to solve a few questions first. One of these matters is the situation of their goaltenders. The Los Angeles Kings goaltending situation is far apart from being clear as of a few seasons before. Ahead of the 2019-20 season, the Kings have three reliable goaltenders. As of the 2020 offseason, the situation looks even more interesting. The Kings have some decisions to make. Let's see what lies ahead for the Kings goaltenders. Los Angeles Kings Goaltending Interesting...
Last Word on Hockey Jul 22, 2019
TSP: Los Angeles Kings Prospects
Welcome to the 2019 Top Shelf Prospects series. As we go through the Summer of 2019 LWOH will be featuring a team-by-team look at the top prospects in the NHL. We will be following the order of the first round of the NHL draft (as if there were no traded draft picks) and you can find all the articles here. Since we had an extensive NHL Draft preview, we will not be reviewing the players who were drafted in the 2019 draft, as there have been no games since then, and our reports on them will not have changed. Today we look at the Los Angeles Kings Prospects. What we will be doing is...
