Tag: Los Angeles Kings

NHL Injuries: Lightning, Panthers, Avs, Kings, Wings, Wild and More

On the Tampa Bay Lightning ...  Joe Smith: Defenseman Anton Stralman is day-to-day with an upper-body injury. Joe Smith: Coach Jon Cooper said Stralman would miss at least the first three games of their five game road trip. Joe Smith: Cooper said…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Jets, Canucks, Ducks, Red Wings and Kings

On the Winnipeg Jets, Vancouver Canucks, Anaheim Ducks and Detroit Red Wings ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Jacob Trouba's two-year, $6 million doesn't hurt his trade value, but it would be a surprise if the team attitude changes. Don't see…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Jets, Red Wings, Kings and Canucks

On Winnipeg Jets, Detroit Red Wings and Los Angeles Kings ... Gary Lawless of TSN: There is no sign that the Winnipeg Jets appear to be close to trading defenseman Jacob Trouba. The Jets appear to be willing to out…

Mark Easson

Morning Hits: Injury Updates and Notes

On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Erik Erlendsson: Coach Jon Cooper ruled Jonathan Drouin out for tonight, but added that Drouin could take the morning skate and is listed as day-to-day. On the Vancouver Canucks ... Dan Murphy: Defenseman Alex…

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NHL Rumors: NY Islanders, LA Kings and Winnipeg Jets

On the NY Islanders ... The Fourth Period: League source saying that the NY Islanders have received two "serious" inquiries about goaltender Jaroslav Halak. Things seemed quiet on Tuesday, but that may have now changed. The LA Kings and Dallas…

Mark Easson

Morning Hits: Injury Updates and Department of Player Safety

On the Nashville Predators ... Adam Vingan: Forward Mike Fisher is day-to-day with an upper body injury. He didn't practice yesterday. Mike Ribeiro was given a maintenance day. On the Florida Panthers ... Harvey Fialkov: There is no timeline of Jussi Jokinen…

Mark Easson

Quick Hits: Sens, ELC’s, Waivers, Kings, and Lightning

On the Ottawa Senators ... Cap Friendly: With the Senators trading for goaltender Mike Condon and assigning Matt O'Connor to the AHL, it saves them $309,167 is cap space. Ottawa Senators: The Senators returned defenseman Thomas Chabot to the QMJHL.…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Goaltenders – Islanders, Penguins, Panthers

On the New York Islanders ... Arthur Staple: Some thoughts on the Islanders and their goaltending situation. Don't think that there is much of a trade market for Jaroslav Halak due to his salary and that he has one year…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Stars, Hawks, Canucks, Ducks, Bruins, Wild and more

On the Dallas Stars ... Mark Stepneski: Patrick Sharp (concussion-like symptoms) worked out on Sunday. Cody Eakin (knee) is skating but is still two to three weeks away from returning to the lineup. Mark Stepneski: Forward Ales Hemsky will be…

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2016-17 Top 10 Los Angeles Kings Prospects

The Kings have been a perennial Stanley Cup Contender for years now with a core of drafted and developed stars in Drew Doughty, Anze Kopitar and Jonathan Quick. To sustain their competitive status teams must continue to feed the roster…

Peter Harling

NHL Rumors: Vegas, Jets, Islanders and the Goalie Market

On Las Vegas ... Pierre LeBrun: On the 48-hour free agent window for Las Vegas before the expansion draft. "Vegas must select 20 contracts among its 30 players picked. So only a max of 10 free agents can be picked - RFA…

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NHL Rumors: Wild, Coyotes, Ducks, Stars, Leafs, Lightning and more

On the Los Angeles Kings ... Jon Rosen: Defenseman Brayden McNabb left last night's game early with an upper-body injury. Jon Rosen: Coach Darryl Sutter on McNabb: "We'll re-evaluate him tomorrow." On the Minnesota Wild ... Minnesota Wild: Coach Bruce Boudreau…

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