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Gretzky, stefan have back yard memories (lak)
Original at Los Angeles Kings Hockey Fan Forum
• 19 hours ago
By rinkrat Los Angeles Kings - News: GRETZKY, STEFAN HAVE BACK YARD MEMORIES - 08/29/2008 Labor Day weekend unofficially marks the end of summer and means that kids who play sports move on to another game. In the late 1960s, it was that way for two...
Moller's destiny a question
Original at canada.com
• 21 hours ago
Canada - But when I first talked to the Kings at the Combine, I told (the Kings brass) realistically I want to be playing in the NHL within two to four years. ...
Pair of Oil Kings prospects for 2012
Original at Edmonton Journal
• 22 hours ago
Canada - Maybe Edmonton Oil Kings' defenceman Mark Pysyk, and former NHL goalie Rick St. Croix's boy, Michael, their first pick in the 2008 bantam draft. ... Handful of 16s keeping themselves in the picture Edmonton Sun all 2 news articles
QMJHL club opens camp today with several key new faces
Original at Times and Transcript
• Fri, Aug 29
• 13 related articles
Canada - He was a second-round pick of the Los Angeles Kings in the 2008 NHL draft and The Hockey News ranks him as that organization's 10th best prospect, ...
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Brandon Wheat Kings Insider
Original at OurSports Central
• Thu, Aug 28
Brandon, Manitoba -- Brandon Wheat Kings' Rookie camp came to an end Thursday night with three entertaining scrimmage games at Westman Communications ... - WHL Brandon Wheat Kings
Is 2009 the Year of the Shark?
Original at Kuklas Korner
• Thu, Aug 28
Since 2005-06, the Sharks have failed to advance beyond the Conference semifinals, falling in six-game series to the Edmonton Oilers, Detroit Red Wings and Dallas Stars. Wilson also addressed a long-time need for experienced puck-moving defensemen during the offseason by acquiring...
Is 2009 the Year of the Shark?
Original at KK Hockey
• Thu, Aug 28
By Alanah McGinley Since 2005-06, the Sharks have failed to advance beyond the Conference semifinals, falling in six-game series to the Edmonton Oilers, Detroit Red Wings and Dallas Stars. Wilson also addressed a long-time need for experienced puck-moving defensemen during the offseason by acquiring...
Kings ink another first-round pick
Original at Sports Network
• Thu, Aug 28
• 13 related articles
TSN.ca - Los Angeles, CA (Sports Network) - The Los Angeles Kings agreed to terms on a three-year entry-level contract with defenseman Colten Teubert on Thursday. ... Kings sign first-round pick International Herald Tribune all 36 news articles
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Teubert Signs Multi-Year Deal With Kings - OurSports Central
Original at OurSports Central
• Thu, Aug 28
• 8 related articles
Teubert Signs Multi-Year Deal With Kings press release), WI - Teubert was one of two Kings first-round selections in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft. Defenseman Drew Doughty, the second overall selection, signed a three-year ...
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Puck Headlines: Unexpected outpouring of Stu Barnes tributesOriginal at Yahoo! Canada Sports
• Thu, Aug 28
By Greg Wyshynski • Speaking of the Detroit Red Wings, presenting the NHL 09 overall player ratings for the defending Stanley Cup champions and the Pittsburgh Penguins. Poor Kris Beech. [Going Five Hole] • Is the Los Angeles Kings' new slogan "Pride=Passion=Power?" If so, Rudy Kelly believes it resembles...
Game Plan for Purchasing Tickets
Original at hlog {Hockey's Ladies of Greatness}
• Thu, Aug 28
By k.m.stiles(noreply@blogger.com) I'm slightly annoyed that the last game of the season is once again versus a Pacific Division rival, but I don't think I have ever attended the last home game of a season and I'm willing to put aside my hatred of watching games against the Ducks or Sharks in order to bid my Kings adieu.
The Kings of D
Original at Sportsnet.ca
• Thu, Aug 28
Jack Johnson was taken #3 overall in 2005; Thomas Hickey was #4 in 2007; Drew Doughty was #2 this summer along with Colten Teubert at #13. See? Sucking does have its privileges and other teams will not have the Kings to kick around for much longer.
Line combos: Pacific Division
Original at Sportsnet.ca
• Thu, Aug 28
San Jose Sharks Patrick Marleau could be tried on Thornton’s LW to begin the season, but Marleau and Joe Pavelski seem to have exceptionally good chemistry together. A return to centre isn’t out of the question for Marleau either, although the Sharks are fairly deep there and Marleau perf...
NHL Western Conference Preview
Original at Bleacher Report
• Thu, Aug 28
• 1 related articles
CA - The Kings are a very young team and still have much to learn. Jason LaBarbera was good last season, but was inconsistent at times and with a goals-against ...
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Kings sign Voynov and Loktionov
Original at Los Angeles Kings Hockey Fan Forum
• Wed, Aug 27
• 1 related articles
By rinkrat LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Kings have agreed to terms on three-year entry-level contracts with defenseman Viatcheslav Voynov and forward Andrei Loktionov, Kings President/General Manager Dean Lombardi announced today. Per club policy, terms of the agreements were not announced.
Ranking the NHL coaches(Ruff amongst the Elite)
Original at SabresInsider.com
• Wed, Aug 27
NY - In the past few days, ESPN.com has offered up Power Rankings -- the Kings and the Thrashers being at the bottom of their conferences helps explain why their ...
Kings Rookie Camp Roster & Schedule
Original at Los Angeles Kings Hockey Fan Forum
• Wed, Aug 27
By rinkrat 72 D’Orazio, Mike^ Defenseman 80 Doughty, Drew Defenseman 44 Drewiske, Davis Defenseman 77 Fillier, Matt Left Wing 37 Hickey, Thomas Defenseman 64 Kidd, Josh Defenseman 74 King, Dwight Left Wing 53 Martinez, Alec Defenseman 51 Moller, Oscar Center 79 Teubert, Colten Defenseman
NHL calling for OHL stars (Ontario Hockey League)
Original at Los Angeles Kings Hockey Fan Forum
• Wed, Aug 27
• 5 related articles
By lesgardiens Doughty is also putting a lot of pressure on himself to be in the Los Angeles Kings’ lineup when the season opens in October. Like countless other Canadian hockey players, the Guelph Storm star grew up idolizing Wayne Gretzky and has been a long time fan of the Kings and would love to suit up wi...
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Kings Claim Final Home Game - OurSports Central
Original at OurSports Central
• Tue, Aug 26
Kings Claim Final Home Game press release), WI - Fabio Castillo (H, 4) allowed a hit and two walks over 2.0 scoreless innings, and Adalberto Flores (H, 1) added a scoreless eighth inning. ... Chiefs Fall 5-2 on Tuesday OurSports Central (press release) all 7 news articles
NHL calling for OHL stars
Original at Ontario Hockey League
• Tue, Aug 26
• 5 related articles
Canada - Like countless other Canadian hockey players, the Guelph Storm star grew up idolizing Wayne Gretzky and has been a long time fan of the Kings and would love ...
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Rob Blake leaves Kings, signs with San Jose ...
Original at Los Angeles Times
• Mon, Aug 25
em with a tabled offer. "I didn't receive one from the Kings," he said. "As time kind of went past on July 1, I kind of made a decision a ...
Upcoming Kings Games Available: 2 or 4 Tix Sec. 311 Row 6 All Below Face Value $$$$$$
Original at Los Angeles Kings Hockey Fan Forum
• Sun, Aug 24
By Kingscup4426 Saturday 11/29 vs. Chicago Blackhawks @ 1:00PM Monday 12/1 vs. Toronto Maple Leafs @ 7:30PM Saturday 1/3 vs. Philadelphia Flyers @ 7:30PM Thursday 1/15 vs. Detroit Red Wings @ 7:30PM Thursday 1/29 vs. Chicago Blackhawks @ 7:30PM Monday 3/9 vs. Vancouver Canucks @ 7:30PM
A fresh start for Gervais
Original at Edmonton Sun
• Sun, Aug 24
• 7 related articles
Canada - I still feel like I need to prove I can be a player in this league," said Gervais, who is trying to crack the Oil Kings roster this season. ... Fort to host main camp for WHL’s Kings Fort Saskatchewan Record all 2 news articles
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Wheaties Looking For Billet Famailies
Original at OurSports Central
• Thu, Aug 21
Brandon, Manitoba -- The Western Hockey League's Brandon Wheat Kings are on the lookout for new Billet families for the 2008-2009 Western Hockey Leagu... - WHL Brandon Wheat Kings
Kings Game Time Changes
Original at Los Angeles Kings Hockey Fan Forum
• Tue, Aug 19
• 10 related articles
By rinkrat 9 Thu. 30 VANCOUVER 7:30 p.m. 21 Wed. 26 @ Edmonton 7:00 p.m. 23 Mon. 1 TORONTO 7:30 p.m. 25 Fri. 5 EDMONTON 7:30 p.m. 39 Tue. 6 @ Anaheim 7:00 p.m. 40 Thu. 8 ANAHEIM 7:30 p.m. 54 Sat. 14 EDMONTON 1:00 p.m. 66 Mon. 9 VANCOUVER 7:30 p.m. 67 Fri. 13 @ Vancouver 7:00 p.m. 80 Tue. 7 @ Edmonton 6:00 p.m. 81 Thu. 9 @ Vancouver 7:00 p.m.
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Weekly Topic: Hockey Games, Here I Come!
Original at hlog {Hockey's Ladies of Greatness}
• Tue, Aug 19
By k.m.stiles(noreply@blogger.com) There are some Kings home games that I plan on attending based on players that moved during the previous off-season. I thought last year's free agency period was tremendously more exciting than this year's free agency period and I hope to capitalize on the new and much improved schedule to...
The Hockey News predicts sad days ahead for Canucks, Tampa
Original at Yahoo! Canada Sports
• Mon, Aug 18
By Greg Wyshynski Western Conference 1. Detroit Red Wings 2. San Jose Sharks 3. Minnesota Wild 4. Dallas Stars 5. Anaheim Ducks 6. Edmonton Oilers 7. Chicago Blackhawks 8. Calgary Flames 9. Nashville Predators 10. Phoenix Coyotes 11. Vancouver Canucks 13. Los Angeles Kings 14. Colorado Avalanche 15. St. Louis Blues
NBA Beat: Kings' Pacific Division problems likely to persist
Original at Sacramento Bee
• Sun, Aug 17
By showard-cooper@sacbee.com (Scott Howard-Cooper) Houston owner Leslie Alexander said, "He's a different person now, I think, than he was years ago," and all the laughter from the Kings offices and locker room turned Natomas into one giant comedy club.
Murray, on why he's here
Original at insidesocal.com
• Wed, Aug 13
• 3 related articles
By Rich Hammond In this part of the interview, Terry Murray talks about why he chose to pursue the Kings coaching job, one that Dean Lombardi has called the toughest in the league. Murray also talks about what his new players should expect from him when training camp begins next month...
Murray, on young players
Original at insidesocal.com
• Wed, Aug 13
• 3 related articles
By Rich Hammond Terry Murray talks here about the number of young players expected to be a part of the Kings' plans this season, specifically how he intends to evaluate them in training camp and the balance between holding them accountable but not...
Murray, on strength and toughness
Original at insidesocal.com
• Wed, Aug 13
• 1 related articles
By Rich Hammond Toughness seemed to be an area of great concerned in terms of the Kings, and Terry Murray talks about it here, in terms of his emphasis on having a well-conditioned team and the importance of having a team that doesn't allow itself to get pushed around. Here's what Murray had to say...
Are the Kings Going to Bother Icing a Team This Year?
Original at Bleacher Report
• Wed, Aug 13
CA - The LA Kings have been veritable bottom-feeders ever since Wayne Gretzky left and Luc Robitaille hung up the blades. Years of miserable finishes and high ...
It was ``blockbustering''
Original at insidesocal.com
• Fri, Aug 8
By Rich Hammond Daily News of Los Angeles (CA) What can you say?" defenseman Jay Wells asked. "He's the greatest player in the NHL." Team captain Dave Taylor saw the trade as a brilliant move by new owner Bruce McNall, who engineered the deal with Oilers owner Peter Pocklington.
Kopitar interview for national TV's website
Original at Los Angeles Kings Hockey Fan Forum
• Wed, Aug 6
By GoalCall Kopitar: I've never heard of this coach before The biggest change is definitely coach Terry Murray, who is a bit of a surprise, since he hasn't worked as a head coach in the NHL for some years now. Have you met him before? Have you at least recognized his name?
The Internets are alive: Rockets to acquire Ron Artest
Original at Yahoo! Sports
• Wed, Jul 30
By J.E. Skeets The Dream Shake: "If the rumors are correct, that means we get a 20+ ppg player who is also a former DPOY to match up with Yao, Shane, Scola and Battier. All this because we sneakily drafted/acquired a rookie who put up 40 in a summer league game. I don't think one single meaningless game has ever...
Brophy's Double OT: Why Kings' future isn't so bleak
Original at ESPN
• Thu, Jul 24
By Mike Brophy, The Hockey News There are Kings fans upset about the slow pace in which the team is rebuilding and wish Lombardi would sign a couple of veterans to get his club into the playoff hunt. But patience is key in L.A.
Puck Headlines: Rory Fitzpatrick, wing-eating contest judge
Original at Yahoo! Canada Sports
• Tue, Jul 22
By Greg Wyshynski • Ron Wilson's San Jose Sharks assistants Tim Hunter and Rob Zettler follow him to the Toronto Maple Leafs. Finally, Rob Zettler has come back to T.O. Start the celebration. [Leafs] • Interesting theory: Patrick O'Sullivan remains unsigned by the Los Angeles Kings because they're trying to...
Kings sign forward david meckler to a multi-year contract
Original at Los Angeles Kings Hockey Fan Forum
• Fri, Jul 18
• 1 related articles
By rinkrat LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Kings have agreed to terms on a three-year entry-level contract with forward David Meckler, Kings President/General Manager Dean Lombardi announced today. Per club policy, terms of the agreement were not announced.
Rumor: Are the Blackhawks, Senators about to make worst trade in Kings' history? Eh, probably not
Original at Yahoo! Canada Sports
• Wed, Jul 16
By Greg Wyshynski According to insiders, Ottawa would trade netminder Martin Gerber and defenceman Andrej Meszaros to Los Angeles, the Kings would move 20-year-old centre Anze Kopitar to Chicago and the Blackhawks would propel goalie Nikolai Khabibulin and either of young blueliners Brent Seabrook...
Kings to broadcast development camp
Original at Los Angeles Kings Hockey Fan Forum
• Fri, Jul 11
By rinkrat Cameron, Bryan Forward Meyers, Josh Defenseman Nolet, Martin Defenseman Bagnall, Drew Defenseman Kidd, Josh Defenseman Piskula, Joe Defenseman Saturday, July 12: Sunday, July 13: Monday July 14: 55 Bryan Cameron 51 Oscar Moller 53 Alec Martinez 60 Vladimir Dravecky
Puck Headlines: Campbell thinking Stanley Cup with Chicago
Original at Yahoo! Sports
• Tue, Jul 8
By Greg Wyshynski • JD is punk rock: The St. Louis Blues sign RFA Steve Bernier to an offer sheet after the Vancouver Canucks traded for him on July 4. Blues win this round of offer-sheet wars. [St. Louis Blues] • Is Mats Sundin hanging out in Vancouver? And if he is, will he be joining Pavel Demitra with the Vancouve...
Solomon interview
Original at insidesocal.com
• Tue, Jul 8
By Rich Hammond Here's the full interview with Jeff Solomon, the Kings' director of hockey operations and legal affairs, in which he discusses Patrick O'Sullivan and the restricted free agents in general, plus his thoughts about the amount of spending that is...
Sick to death of the crybabies that this place has.
Original at Los Angeles Kings Hockey Fan Forum
• Fri, Jul 4
By KOP11TAR Rob Blake played 13 seasons with the Kings, he left to play 4 seasons with the Avalanche where he won a Stanley Cup, a dream most hockey players have, he knew that the Kings wouldn't achieve that, and wow isn't he a P.O.S. for signing with another team, I'm sure 9/10 of you would have done the same i...
Boyle, Blake and why all a player wants is to feel wanted
Original at Yahoo! Sports
• Fri, Jul 4
• 2 related articles
By Greg Wyshynski But thanks to the influence of the Web, the MSM is providing that kind of reporting through its own alternative media, like Rich Hammond's remarkable Inside the Kings blog for the Los Angeles Daily News. He has a word-by-word interview with Rob Blake's agent Pat Brisson that explains why t...
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L.A. faces power outage, Edmonton prepares for aftershocks
Original at Yahoo! Sports
• Mon, Jun 30
By Greg Wyshynski Like we said last night: The Los Angeles Kings shipping defenseman Lubomir Visnovsky to the Edmonton Oilers for forward Jarret Stoll and defenseman Matt Greene has enough upside for both teams that it could be a rare win/win situation in the NHL. Maybe the participation of general manage...
Doughty and Bogosian: Study in contrast for two potential stars
Original at Yahoo! Sports
• Sat, Jun 21
By Greg Wyshynski The rap on the two has been that Doughty, drafted No. 2 overall by the Los Angeles Kings, is the mature, NHL-ready defenseman; and that Bogosian, taken with the following pick by the Atlanta Thrashers, is little more raw but with a much higher upside.
Futa/Yannetti interview I
Original at insidesocal.com
• Wed, May 14
By Rich Hammond Here's the first part of the long interview I did on Saturday with Michael Futa and Mark Yannetti, the Kings' co-directors of amateur scouting. The interview took place after I sat in on their session, so you'll read a couple... Previously, Yannetti worked as a scout for the Kings and the Toron...
Doughty a King?Original at Los Angeles Kings Hockey Fan Forum
• Thu, May 8
By CarlaMuller “Sources say the LA Kings will select Guelph D-man Drew Doughty with the 2nd overall pick.”Doughty a King? Question: Can you tell the readers who haven’t had the chance to see you play what your playing style is as a defenseman? Question: If you could select any team in the NHL to take you come...
LA Kings Prospects Pipeline: Tuesday Night Wrap-up
Original at LA Kings Prospects Pipeline
• Tue, May 6
Tuesday, May 6, 2008 Tuesday Night Wrap-up World Championships Team USA fell to Team Canada this afternoon by a score of 5-4. It was tied in the 3rd but a late goal by Canada cost USA the game. Patrick O'Sullivan had a goal and an assist on 3 shots and was +1 on the game. Dustin Brown had a goal and an a...
Kings Snap Losing Streak vs. Red Wings
Original at Los Angeles Times
• Sun, Jan 7
LOS ANGELES -- The Los Angeles Kings finally found a way to beat Detroit, and the needed some help from the Red Wings to do it. Michael Cammalleri and Lubomir Visnovsky each had a goal and an assist, and Rob Blake also scored to lift the Kings to a 4-2 victory Saturday night.