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By rinkrat Dan Potash had a solid piece on Dan Bylsma and Sharks defenseman Rob Blake being teammates at Bowling Green. Hopefully that was YouTubed. The Sharks' scratches are Benn Ferriero and Devin Setoguchi. 13:03: Staal swats the puck down ice.

By Kerri Mandelaro MLN Newswire - www.mlntherawfeed.com - Ontario, CA – The Victoria Salmon Kings, proud affiliate of the Vancouver Canucks and Manitoba Moose, announced today that former defenseman Shaun Heshka has become the first former Salmon Kings player to participate in an NHL game after being rec...

By rinkrat Each group of players inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame has a uniqueness about it. Occasionally, guys that were rivals during their playing days are enshrined during the same year. However, rarely does a player going in share the stage exclusively with guys he called teammates during h...

Los Angeles Kings Vs Chicago Blackhawks Time: Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at 8:00 PM ET League: NHL – United States of America KINGS (10-5-2) at BLACKHAWKS (8-5-2) Last 10: Los Angeles 6-2-2; Chicago 5-4-1 read more

By rinkrat Robert Pearce claimed his first career professional point with his power play goal 1:42 into the third period. Pearce smashed the puck past Murray with an assist from Shawn Germain, who picked up his second assist of the game on the play.

By Liceroni The best of the afternoon without a doubt goes to our Hero of the Night, who triumphantly waved a “Kings 5 Pens 2” towel/banner, even if just for all of 3 seconds. Props to you, sir! At one point I said to girl4kings that the Predators ought to score first so the Kings will wake up. They did.

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By rinkrat – The Kings are now 0-4-1 in their last five games against Nashville, including three consecutive losses at Staples Center. – The Kings had recorded at least one point in eight conscutive games. – Anze Kopitar’s third-period assist pushed his league-leading point total to 27 (13 goals, 14...

By jejones@sacbee.com (Jason Jones) Nocioni, of Argentina, was traded to the Kings last February from the Bulls in a deal that sent center Brad Miller and small forward John Salmons to Chicago for Nocioni, Cedric Simmons and Michael Ruffin. Only Nocioni remains with the Kings from that trade.

By Ross McKeon The league's leader in points scored two more goals on Thursday night to help the Kings pin the first road loss of the season on the Penguins, who had won seven straight on foreign ice. Kopitar has 13 goals and 26 points in 16 games as Los Angeles is riding its longest points streak of eight game...

By blindelof@sacbee.com (Bill Lindelof) Last February, the Bulls agreed to take center Brad Miller and small forward John Salmons for forwards Drew Gooden, Nocioni, Cedric Simmons and Michael Ruffin. In a later trade, the Kings sent Ruffin to Portland for fourth-year forward Ike Diogu.

By TooCool Los Angeles Kings (9-4-2) 20 pts Location: Staples Center | Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles Kings OT: Overtime Defensemen: Power Play %: Pacific Division Standings: Western Conference Standings: 1 Avalanche 24 2 Sharks 23 4 Kings 20 7 Canucks 18 10 Red Wings 15 11 Oilers 15 14 Ducks 10

Lethbridge, AB - After a tough 5-4 loss to the Brandon Wheat Kings on Saturday night at the ENMAX Centre, the Lethbridge Hurricanes will look to bounc... - WHL Lethbridge Hurricanes

Sacramento Kings players Beno Udrih(notes) from Slovenia, left, and Spencer Hawes(notes), right, celebrate taking the lead during overtime against the Memphis Grizzlies in a NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Monday, Nov. 2, 2009. The Kings won in overtime 127-116.

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By avoisin@sacbee.com (Ailene Voisin) I never recovered the explosiveness in my left leg," he recalled. "I'd go to a power play with my left hand, and it got better and better." The Kings challenge excites him, despite the team's last-place finish a year ago. No knuckleheads on the roster, either.

By samick@sacbee.com (Sam Amick) The Knicks went 23-59 in what was considered the ugliest season in franchise history, with Brown's public tiffs with Stephon Marbury and his power struggles with Thomas leading to the coach's firing after one season. If Sloan's latest luck changes, the Western Conference landscape wil...

By J.E. Skeets 2008-09 Record: 17-65, fifth place in Pacific Division Head Coach/Facial Hair: Paul Westphal/None Key Additions: Tyreke Evans(notes), Desmond Mason(notes), Sean May(notes), Sergio Rodriguez(notes), Omri Casspi(notes) Key Losses: Ike Diogu(notes)

Playing their first home game in over two weeks, the Portland Winterhawks beat the Brandon Wheat Kings 5-4 in a shootout Tuesday night. Chris Francis ... - WHL Portland Winterhawks

By tbizjak@sacbee.com (Tony Bizjak) Majestic – which built Los Angeles' Staples Center arena, home of the Lakers, and plans a football stadium in the City of Industry near Los Angeles – was one of four developers consulted recently by Cal Expo and the National Basketball Association about the viability of their arena and fa...

By Associated Press Michal Handzus scored at 55 seconds of overtime, and Anze Kopitar had his first three-goal game in the Los Angeles Kings' 5-4 victory over the Dallas Stars on Thursday night.

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By Greg Wyshynski Preview: Colorado Avalanche (6-1-1) at Minnesota Wild (1-6-0), 8 p.m. EST. Preview: Vancouver Canucks (3-5-0) at Chicago Blackhawks (3-1-1), 8:30 p.m. EST.   Puck Buddy Comment of the Day: Gotta be "dc_bcf" in giving the Toronto Star fodder for their Maple Leafs joke file:

By Greg Wyshynski Preview: Colorado Avalanche (6-1-1) at Minnesota Wild (1-6-0), 8 p.m. EST. Preview: Vancouver Canucks (3-5-0) at Chicago Blackhawks (3-1-1), 8:30 p.m. EST.   Puck Buddy Comment of the Day: Gotta be "dc_bcf" in giving the Toronto Star fodder for their Maple Leafs joke file:

By Paul Mouradjian Certainly the entire Kings Nation would have liked to see the team demonstrate the success of the first two games. However, I think they have played well enough to win with some "key" errors which have led to leads turning into deficits. Again, losing to the Rangers, Red Wings and Blue Jacket...

By Hipcheck Overall in spite of some criticisms, I thought the team for the most part played pretty well out shooting the Rags 36-21 in spite of at least 5 more chances passed up in the prime scoring areas. Really came down to Lundqvist making the big saves when he had too and using his calming influence to...

By Greg Wyshynski Preview: Tampa Bay Lightning at Carolina Hurricanes, 7 p.m. EST Preview: Montreal Canadiens at Calgary Flames, 9 p.m. EST Preview: Dallas Stars at Edmonton Oilers, 9:30 p.m. ESTPreview: San Jose Sharks at Los Angeles Kings, 10:30 p.m. EST Evening Reading

By Greg Wyshynski Preview: Tampa Bay Lightning at Carolina Hurricanes, 7 p.m. EST Preview: Montreal Canadiens at Calgary Flames, 9 p.m. EST Preview: Dallas Stars at Edmonton Oilers, 9:30 p.m. ESTPreview: San Jose Sharks at Los Angeles Kings, 10:30 p.m. EST Evening Reading

By Greg Wyshynski • Vladimir Sobotka(notes) is not exactly happy with this whole demotion from the Boston Bruins to Providence thing. [Bruins Blog] • How many players have worn both Toronto Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadiens jerseys? The number hits 84 this season. [Eyes on the Prize]

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By Mateo Last week, when Wayne Gretzky stepped down as coach of the Phoenix Coyotes, I mused that the Kings should bring Wayne back to Los Angeles, in a public relations capacity. After all, the Wayner has the jersey on the wall and the statue in front of Staples, and is generally considered the G.O.A.T. i...

By Greg Wyshynski Unless you were a reader of Inside The Kings, it's easy to assume that something will be lost in translation. Hammond didn't use his blog as a soapbox to rail against players or management; he wasn't a columnist and editorializing was never his style. The blog rose to prominence partly becau...

By Greg Wyshynski Unless you were a reader of Inside The Kings, it's easy to assume that something will be lost in translation. Hammond didn't use his blog as a soapbox to rail against players or management; he wasn't a columnist and editorializing was never his style. The blog rose to prominence partly becau...

By Rich Hammond It was only last week when we discussed here whether Teddy Purcell might end up being the key to the Kings' season. If anything, that feeling has only become stronger. As the Kings' second-line left wing, Purcell not only needs... It was only last week when we discussed here whether Teddy Purcel...

By Gann Matsuda LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Kings are entering uncharted waters or, perhaps more appropriately, skating in a brand-spanking new arena. On September 23, the Kings announced that they have hired Rich Hammond, currently the Deputy Sports Editor at the Los Angeles Daily News, as their bea...

By Greg Wyshynski Kings Ransom" - ESPN's Wayne Gretzky Doc @ Yahoo! VideoWithout Gretzky providing much sizzle, Berg relies on several talking heads to varying degrees of effectiveness. Former Los Angeles Kings owner Bruce McNall, one of the best, spills tantalizing back-story on the trade and Gretzky...

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By Greg Wyshynski Ottawa GM Bryan Murray was the first to deny it, and Sharks GM Doug Wilson soon followed within the body of the ESPN report, strongly labeling the scoop as "an absolute fabrication." Rich Hammond of the LA Daily News was told by Kings GM Dean Lombardi that the report was "complete bull." The...

By Greg Wyshynski Ottawa GM Bryan Murray was the first to deny it, and Sharks GM Doug Wilson soon followed within the body of the ESPN report, strongly labeling the scoop as "an absolute fabrication." Rich Hammond of the LA Daily News was told by Kings GM Dean Lombardi that the report was "complete bull." The...

By King'sPawn If the prospect makes the NHL, he would be a: Just because a prospect has a low chance to make the NHL doesn't mean he's just a 4th liner. This is a suggested amount of ice time/responsibility that, if the player were to make the NHL, should be given for the player to succeed.

By samick@sacbee.com (Sam Amick) The Kings) put some sort of timetable there (on the search)," said Rambis, who had declined comment on the Kings' situation throughout the postseason. "I understand that they wanted to move forward in their coaching search, but really what it came down to was that they have a bunch of young...

By jejones@sacbee.com (Jason Jones) The worst-case scenario happened to the Kings on Tuesday, courtesy of the pingpong balls. Kings co-owner Gavin Maloof said the draft's impact players have been chosen in the top five more than once. Glen Rice 1989 SF Miami Chris Bosh 2003 PF Toronto 1987 SF L.A. Clippers 2004 PG L.A. Clippers

By samick@sacbee.com (Sam Amick) Kings coach Kenny Natt was just like so many of those on hand, recounting Miller stories and mourning the loss of a man revered in this region and beyond. Asked about his favorite Miller memories, Natt said he would remember everything from the smile Miller wore when he walked across the flo...

Keith Drum. Geoff Petrie. The Kings. But a sportswriter? After he had taken a job as the national basketball writer for United Press International, Drum was approached by former Portland Trail Blazers general manager Brad Greenberg.

By Greg Wyshynski • Luke Schenn wasn't a stunner, as he had earned a ton of praise for the Toronto Maple Leafs during the preseason. Drew Doughty making the Los Angeles Kings, and playing with Sean O'Donnell, also made sense. But if Alex Pietrangelo sticks around with the St. Louis Blues and Zach Bogosian does t...

By cfbuckster I didn't see anyone posting about this, but Fred Roggin apparently has an issue with how the Kings are doing things. In Dean I Trust!!! I didn't see anyone posting about this, but Fred Roggin apparently has an issue with how the Kings are doing things....

By Rich Hammond Question: Can you talk about your draft-day experience, and what you thought about being picked by the Kings? Azevedo: Well obviously the main goal is to make the big team, but if that doesn't happen then Manchester for sure. I think that would be my next goal, to make that team.

The Anaheim Ducks will take the Stanley Cup back to its birthplace when they open the NHLs 90th season and begin defense of their first championship in London against the rival Los Angeles Kings.

Anze Kopitar scored a powerplay goal with 53 seconds left in the third period to lead the Los Angeles Kings to a comefrombehind, 32 victory over the Coyotes Saturday afternoon at Staples Center.

Better late than never, right?  We have our Kings and Ducks reports as well as some quick news around the league. You can buy Bob Miller's Tales From the Los Angeles Kings at Amazon, Borders, Barnes and Noble, or any other fine purveyor of books.  For Amazon's link, click here.

By technologyted@mac.com Zoe and Genevieve also give their updates on the Los Angeles Kings and Anaheim Ducks (they are "Mighty" no more, but ironically they're even mightier than last year). Finally, I salute the Hurricanes, pine over the retiring players, and take aim with the Islanders.

By technologyted@mac.com The SoCal HockeyCast returns with coverage of the 2006 NHL Playoffs!  In this episode, our enhanced podcast reports on the big upsets in this year's playoffs so far.  The Kings didn't make it, but we still cover hockey from our unique Southern California perspective.  We also give the Duck...

By technologyted@mac.com This enhanced Podcast features a look at the U.S. and Canadian Women's Olympic teams. We also bring in the Good, the Sad, and the Ugly as we close out the NHL action prior to the Olympic break. Hear why the New York Rangers are our pick for the Good Team of the week. We also report on the honoring of Jim...

By technologyted@mac.com We also take a look at our picks for the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly this week. Hockey analysts Zoe and Genevieve also talk frankly about the Ducks and Kings this week, and TechnologyTed blasts the lack of respect in the NHL these days. We have returned to the studio and are LOVING it! The new port...