NHL Trade Deadline: Los Angeles Kings — Keep On Selling
The Los Angeles Kings stand eight points out of a wildcard spot in the Western Conference. Furthermore, with six teams to jump in the standings, the Kings are sellers this trade deadline. Rob Blake deals from a position of modest…
NHL Rumors: Barry Trotz, Los Angeles Kings, and the Boston Bruins
Where Will Barry Trotz land? Rory Boylen of Sportsnet opines about what could be next for Barry Trotz. After the New York Islanders, there are few, if any, fits. Even if teams would consider an upgrade, what would the price…
NHL Rumors: Islanders, Oilers, Hurricanes, Kings and Coyotes
On the New York Islanders, Edmonton Oilers, Carolina Hurricanes, and the Los Angeles Kings ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: The Lou Lamoriello rumor to the New York Islanders won't go away. believes it's possible, and it would be a new…
NHL Rumors: Los Angeles Kings – Muzzin, Doughty and the Need for Offense and Speed
On the Los Angeles Kings and some offseason decisions... Dennis Bernstein: If the Kings believe Dion Phaneuf is a top-four defenseman - along with Drew Doughty, Alec Martinez and Derek Forbort - then they could look at trading defenseman Jake Muzzin for…
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…
NHL Rumors: Los Angeles Kings – Joe Thornton and Cal Petersen
On the Los Angeles Kings ... Jon Rose of the LA Kings Insider: The LA Kings have spoken with San Jose Sharks free agent center Joe Thornton according to multiple sources. Thornton has played with Kings GM Rob Blake and…
NHL News: LA Kings Fire Lombardi and Sutter, Promote Blake and Robitaille
On the Los Angeles Kings ... AEG: The LA Kings relieved President and GM Dean Lombardi and head coach Darryl Sutter of their duties. The Kings have scheduled a press conference at 1:00 pm PST tomorrow. The Kings have named…
NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Panthers, Jagr, Maple Leafs and Assistant GMs
On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Scott Powers of The Athletic: The Blackhawks will likely have to wait another month to find out what Maxim Shalunov's plans are for next year. Shalunov's agent said on Monday they will likely decide next…
NHL Rumors: Flyers, Jagr, Kings and Canadiens
On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Tim Panaccio: The Flyers are in on college free agent Spencer Foo. On Jaromir Jagr and the Los Angeles Kings ... Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: Hearing that it may not be easy for…
NHL Rumors: Coaching, Coyotes, Sabres, Avs and Kings
On the coaching, Arizona Coyotes, Buffalo Sabres, Colorado Avalanche and Los Angeles Kings ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Have to think there could be some coaching changes from teams who will likely miss the playoffs - Vancouver Canucks,…
Rumors I: Coyotes, Leafs, Oilers, Canes, Kings, Flyers and Devils
Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: A couple sources say that Coyotes coach Dave Tippett has an out clause if the team is relocated and if there is an ownership change. There is a varying opinion on how much Shane Doan wanted to…
Rumors III: Friedman Roundup
Elliotte Friendman of Sportsnet: Jets Evander Kane was scratched from last night's game which was in his hometown. Jets coach Paul Maurice didn't say it was injury related. Sabres Cody Hodgson was benched last Friday. If the Sabres were to…