Tag: Los Angeles Kings

Western Conference News: Ducks, Jets, Predators, Wild, Flames, Blackhawks and Kings

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Josh Manson's new contract kicks in next season - four years at a $4.1 million salary cap hit. Eric Stephens: Salary breakdown 2018-19 $3.25 million 2019-20 $4.25 million 2020-21 $4.45 million 2021-22 $4.45…

Mark Easson

Western Conference News: Canucks, Stars, Wild, Flames, Knights, Blackhawks and Kings

On the Vancouver Canucks and Pittsburgh Penguins ... Pittsburgh Penguins: The Penguins have traded defenseman Derrick Pouliot to the Canucks for defenseman Andrey Pedan and a 2018 4th round pick. Jason Mackay: Penguins GM Jim Rutherford: "Even though he made some strides…

Mark Easson

NHL News and Injuries: Waivers, Flyers, Sens, Wings, Devils, Oilers, Ducks, Kings, and Coyotes

On Waivers ... Pierre LeBrun: Players put on waivers: Mark Fayne - Edmonton Oilers Jayson Megna - Vancouver Canucks Dylan McIlrath - Detroit Red Wings Brian Lashoff - Detroit Red Wings Matt Lorito - Detroit Red Wings Ben Street - Detroit Red…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Jagr, Flames, Blues, And A Busier Trade Market This Year

On Jaromir Jagr, Calgary Flames and St. Louis Blues ... Pierre LeBrun: Heard that Jaromir Jagr and the Calgary Flames were talking last night. It's not certain that a deal gets done, but it is a possibility. John Shannon: Jagr…

Mark Easson

NHL News: Cap Compliant, Waivers, and Injury Notes

On the Salary Cap ... Chris Johnston: NHL teams have to be salary cap compliant and have their opening rosters submitted by 5 pm ET on Tuesday. On Waivers ... Renaud Lavoie: Players put on waivers. Brad Malone - Edmonton…

Mark Easson

NHL News and Injuries: CTE Testing, Waivers, Pens, Sens, Lightning, Knights, Stars and Kings

On CTE testing ... Rick Westhead: One player agent on CTE testing (Boston University researchers say they have a method to diagnose CTE in living patients): “If I asked 30 of my players if they would take a test to tell…

Mark Easson

NHL News: Waivers, Maple Leafs, Rangers, Islanders Kings and Jets

On waivers ... Renaud Lavoie: Put on waivers yesterday. Reid Boucher - Vancouver Canucks Dustin Tokarski - Anaheim Ducks Paul Thompson - Vegas Golden Knights Thomas Tynan - Vegas Golden Knights Cody Bass - Nashville Predators Jordan Szwarz - Boston…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Canadiens, Senators, Detroit, Sabres, Jets, Coyotes, Kings and Wild

On the Montreal Canadiens ... Dave McCarthy of NHL.com: Forward Jonathan Drouin is listed as day-to-day with an upper-body injury. "It's a muscular thing and it was more out of precaution for tonight than anything else," coach Claude Julien said.…

Mark Easson

Pacific Division: Los Angeles Kings Season Outlook

Forwards The incoming Blake/Robitaille/Stevens administration seeks increased goal scoring and a quicker pace, but philosophy alone won’t put points on the board. Anze Kopitar could still use some help. With just 12 goals and a career-worst 0.68 points-per-game, he led…

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Pacific Division: Los Angeles Kings Season Primer

Salary Cap Situation - source Cap Friendly Projected Cap Hit: $68,168,560 Projected Cap Space: $6,831,440 Projected LTIR Used: $0 Current Cap Space: $6,831,440 Deadline Cap Space: $31,766,196 Todays Cap Hit: $68,168,560 Roster: 21/23 Contracts: 45/50 Offseason Moves – In/Out - source Sports Forecaster…

Mark Easson

NHL News: Maple Leafs, Bruins, Blue Jackets, Senators, Canadiens and Kings

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Chris Johnston: The Maple Leafs added Joffrey Lupul to their "IR" list. They completed Lupul's Injured Non-Roster Form which is normal after someone fails their medical. Joffrey Lupul: Statement: "I responded earlier this week…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Teams Still Talking To Avalanche About Matt Duchene

As many as eight teams are interested in Matt Duchene ... TSN: Darren Dreger said that there are as many as eight teams interested in Matt Duchene, but there doesn't appear to be anything close. None of the teams that…

Mark Easson