Los Angeles Kings News

Kings 2, Ducks 0

Wayne Simmonds scores 37 seconds into the second period, on a shot that appeared to be deflected right after it was taken, and Ducks coach Randy Carlyle had seen enough. It's Jean-Sebastien Giguere out, Jonas Hiller in, as the second...
2 hours ago | Inside the Kings

WINDOWS OF SUCCESS ARE OPENING, CLOSING

The Kings and Ducks, who resume their home-and-home series tonight at Staples Center, appear headed in different directions as usual. But it's not the way you might think, unless you've been paying close attention.
3 hours ago | FOXSports.com

Opinion: Value of Sacramento Kings franchise dribbles away

That's the world of the Sacramento Kings, just two seasons removed from eight consecutive NBA playoff appearances and less than seven years after a serious Western Conference Championship run, when the Kings were national TV regulars and playing in a consistently packed Arco Arena.
Sun, Jan 4 | Sacramento Bee

Pete Carril returns to Kings

Here's the press release from the Kings... PETE CARRIL RETURNS TO KINGS AS CONSULTANT SACRAMENTO, CA ---- The Sacramento Kings today announced that former Kings' assistant coach Pete Carril will return to the organization as a Basketball Development Consultant according to Kings' Pres...
6 hours ago | Sacramento Bee

Kings 1, Ducks 0

Six seconds before the end of the first period, Dustin Brown picked up the puck at his own blue line, skated through the neutral zone and got just enough space on Ducks defenseman Brendan Mikkelson to get a shot off. Brown shot to the far post and beat J.S. Giguere to give the Kings the lead going i...
2 hours ago | Inside the Kings

Ducks trade Brad May to Toronto

CA - By Helene Elliott The Ducks traded winger Brad May to Toronto and Kings captain Dustin Brown got a ticket to Montreal -- but Brown's is only for the NHL ... Offensive woes plaguing Kings Daily Breeze all 6 news articles
22 hours ago | Los Angeles Times

Frozen Royalty Audio: Dean Lombardi-Exclusive Interview

LOS ANGELES — Just prior to the New Year, I sat down with Los Angeles Kings President/General Manager Dean Lombardi for an exclusive interview. Part 4 (7:23, 5.38 MB): Part 5 (9:06, 6.5 MB): LOS ANGELES — Just prior to the New Year, I sat down with Los Angeles Kings President/General
16 hours ago | frozenroyalty.net

Pahlsson, Ryan power Ducks against Kings

Samuel Pahlsson and Bobby Ryan scored power-play goals, and Jonas Hiller made 17 saves Tuesday night to lead the Ducks to a 3-1 victory over the Kings.
Tue, Jan 6 | 33x | ESPN

Empty Netter Assists - Western Conference - 1-7-09

The Blues have been missing defenseman Eric Brewer. Forward Mats Sundin (right) is expected to make his debut with Vancouver tonight at Edmonton. Pacific Division The Stars demoted defenseman Ivan Vishnevskiy to Peoria of the AHL. Patrick Division
Tue, Jan 6 | community.post-gazette.com

Flyers Gain First Place with Shootout Loss to Kings

Its almost over. The end is near for the Flyers and this dreaded road trip. Friday night, the Flyers won a hard fought rough game against the Ducks in the shootout. Follow that up with a pretty poor performance against the Kings last night by losing in a shootout and what do they get, first place i...
Sun, Jan 4 | fans.nhl.com

Young Los Angeles Kings Ready To Show Fans the Royal Treatment.

CA - To any other fan of the NHL, this is simply a list of past and present goaltenders. But to Los Angeles Kings fans, it's a painful reminder of all the ...
Sun, Jan 4 | Bleacher Report

Kings Plus: 5 reasons to keep watching this team

Don't get too attached to any of these players. The Kings' desperate situation has changed the game inside the game. The Super Bowl is Feb. 1. After that, what else are you going to watch? From then until baseball's spring training in March, the Kings and equally dreadful Warriors have a corner...
Sun, Jan 4 | Sacramento Bee

Kings Edge Flyers

As for the Kings they played a very solid team game for the most part and never strayed from the game plan. All in all for the fans this was a very entertaining game and apart from any fighting majors had it all and was well worth the price of admission. From that Angle it was almost the polar opposi...
Sun, Jan 4 | Los Angeles Kings Hockey Fan Forum

Simmonds sparks Kings, who top Flyers in SO

Patrick O'Sullivan and Dustin Brown scored in the shootout and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Philadelphia Flyers 2-1 on Saturday night.
Sat, Jan 3 | 5x | ESPN

Opinion: Lombardi Talks About Goaltending, Top Defenseman Prospects

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW - PART 2: After taking New Year’s Day off, Frozen Royalty is back with more from an exclusive interview with Los Angeles Kings President/General Manager Dean Lombardi. In this installment, Lombardi focuses on his team’s future in goal and two of his top defenseman pr...
Fri, Jan 2 | Frozen Royalty

Pete Carril returns to Kings

Here's the press release from the Kings... PETE CARRIL RETURNS TO KINGS AS CONSULTANT SACRAMENTO, CA ---- The Sacramento Kings today announced that former Kings' assistant coach Pete Carril will return to the organization as a Basketball Development Consultant according to Kings' Pres...
6 hours ago | Sacramento Bee

Ducks trade May to Toronto

The Ducks traded winger Brad May to Toronto and Kings captain Dustin Brown got a ticket to Montreal -- but Brown's is only for the NHL All-Star game.
21 hours ago | FOXSports.com

Puck Headlines: Philadelphia Flyers, Washington Capitals ready to go 'Patrick Division' on each other

• Mats Sundin says without any doubt, hesitation or equivocation that he'll make his debut for the Vancouver Canucks against Edmonton this week. Or maybe against St. Louis. [Sportsnet] Preview: Chicago Blackhawks at Phoenix Coyotes (9 p.m. EST; TV: CSNC, FSAZ). No Patrick Kane tonight for Ch...
Tue, Jan 6 | Yahoo! Sports

Tonight's scratches

As expected, Oscar Moller, Derek Armstrong and Tom Preissing are scratched for the Kings. In goal, it's Jonathan Quick vs. Jean-Sebastien Giguere.... As expected, Oscar Moller, Derek Armstrong and Tom Preissing are scratched for the Kings. In goal, it's Jonathan Quick vs. Jean-Sebastien Gig...
2 hours ago | Inside the Kings

Opinion: Value of Sacramento Kings franchise dribbles away

That's the world of the Sacramento Kings, just two seasons removed from eight consecutive NBA playoff appearances and less than seven years after a serious Western Conference Championship run, when the Kings were national TV regulars and playing in a consistently packed Arco Arena.
Sun, Jan 4 | Sacramento Bee

Tough Guys Lead 'Bugs Over 'Kings - OurSports Central

Tough Guys Lead 'Bugs Over 'Kings press release), WI - Jan 7, 2009 The game was scoreless after one period with both teams seeing time on the powerplay, but neither able to capitalize. The Mudbugs put seven shots on net in ... Mudbugs Weekly OurSports Central (press release)
Wed, Jan 7 | OurSports Central

Ducks, Kings Headed Down Different Paths - Press Enterprise

Ducks, Kings headed down different paths | Sports | Hockey | PE.com | Southern California News | News for Inland Southern California "The Kings and Ducks, who resume their home-and-home series tonight at Staples Center, appear headed in different directions as usual. But it's not the way...
9 hours ago | Los Angeles Kings Hockey Fan Forum

Puck Headlines: Philadelphia Flyers, Washington Capitals ready to go 'Patrick Division' on each other

• Mats Sundin says without any doubt, hesitation or equivocation that he'll make his debut for the Vancouver Canucks against Edmonton this week. Or maybe against St. Louis. [Sportsnet] Preview: Chicago Blackhawks at Phoenix Coyotes (9 p.m. EST; TV: CSNC, FSAZ). No Patrick Kane tonight for Ch...
Tue, Jan 6 | Yahoo! Sports

``Voices'' profiles Nick Nickson

Thanks to Paul from Oxnard for pointing this out...the NHL Network show ``Voices'' will profile Nick Nickson today at 5:30 p.m. (Pacific time). The show profiles radio play-by-play guys from around the league, so Nick gets his shot today.
18 hours ago | Inside the Kings

Puck Headlines: Philadelphia Flyers, Washington Capitals ready to go 'Patrick Division' on each other

• Mats Sundin says without any doubt, hesitation or equivocation that he'll make his debut for the Vancouver Canucks against Edmonton this week. Or maybe against St. Louis. [Sportsnet] Preview: Chicago Blackhawks at Phoenix Coyotes (9 p.m. EST; TV: CSNC, FSAZ). No Patrick Kane tonight for Ch...
Tue, Jan 6 | Yahoo! Canada Sports

Flyers Gain First Place with Shootout Loss to Kings

Its almost over. The end is near for the Flyers and this dreaded road trip. Friday night, the Flyers won a hard fought rough game against the Ducks in the shootout. Follow that up with a pretty poor performance against the Kings last night by losing in a shootout and what do they get, first place i...
Sun, Jan 4 | fans.nhl.com

Kings Plus: 5 reasons to keep watching this team

Don't get too attached to any of these players. The Kings' desperate situation has changed the game inside the game. The Super Bowl is Feb. 1. After that, what else are you going to watch? From then until baseball's spring training in March, the Kings and equally dreadful Warriors have a corner...
Sun, Jan 4 | Sacramento Bee

Opinion: Lombardi Talks About Goaltending, Top Defenseman Prospects

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW - PART 2: After taking New Year’s Day off, Frozen Royalty is back with more from an exclusive interview with Los Angeles Kings President/General Manager Dean Lombardi. In this installment, Lombardi focuses on his team’s future in goal and two of his top defenseman pr...
Fri, Jan 2 | Frozen Royalty

Defense, power play carry Ducks past Kings

1. SAMUEL PAHLSSON: Checking-line standout struck for the winning goal on a third-period power play and dished out a game-high five hits 3. BOBBY RYAN: Red-hot rookie led everyone with six shots, including a first-period, power-play goal
Tue, Jan 6 | Ducks

Puck Headlines: Philadelphia Flyers, Washington Capitals ready to go 'Patrick Division' on each other

• Mats Sundin says without any doubt, hesitation or equivocation that he'll make his debut for the Vancouver Canucks against Edmonton this week. Or maybe against St. Louis. [Sportsnet] Preview: Chicago Blackhawks at Phoenix Coyotes (9 p.m. EST; TV: CSNC, FSAZ). No Patrick Kane tonight for Ch...
Tue, Jan 6 | Yahoo! Canada Sports

Empty Netter Assists - Western Conference - 1-7-09

The Blues have been missing defenseman Eric Brewer. Forward Mats Sundin (right) is expected to make his debut with Vancouver tonight at Edmonton. Pacific Division The Stars demoted defenseman Ivan Vishnevskiy to Peoria of the AHL. Patrick Division
Tue, Jan 6 | community.post-gazette.com

Puck Headlines: Ilya Kovalchuk, king of Russian athletes

• The Los Angeles Kings have shown so much promise this season that Matt from Life in Hockeywood has declared that their winning the Stanley Cup this season no longer matters to him: "The only hardware I want to see in the hands of a Kings player this season is the Calder Memorial Trophy. The Ca...
Mon, Jan 5 | Yahoo! Canada Sports

Kings Edge Flyers

As for the Kings they played a very solid team game for the most part and never strayed from the game plan. All in all for the fans this was a very entertaining game and apart from any fighting majors had it all and was well worth the price of admission. From that Angle it was almost the polar opposi...
Sun, Jan 4 | Los Angeles Kings Hockey Fan Forum

Defense, power play carry Ducks past Kings

1. SAMUEL PAHLSSON: Checking-line standout struck for the winning goal on a third-period power play and dished out a game-high five hits 3. BOBBY RYAN: Red-hot rookie led everyone with six shots, including a first-period, power-play goal
Tue, Jan 6 | Ducks

Better late than never

Canada - Greg Beller, who was once drafted by the NHL New York Rangers, and former Brandon Wheat Kings forward Tyler Dittmer are finally eligible to join the ...
22 hours ago | Winnipeg Sun

Puck Headlines: Ilya Kovalchuk, king of Russian athletes

• The Los Angeles Kings have shown so much promise this season that Matt from Life in Hockeywood has declared that their winning the Stanley Cup this season no longer matters to him: "The only hardware I want to see in the hands of a Kings player this season is the Calder Memorial Trophy. The Ca...
Mon, Jan 5 | Yahoo! Sports

Overtime: Nothing Bullish about this Kings outlook

Brad Miller knows losing, largely because of his time spent - here's the ironic part - in Chicago as a member of the Bulls. Those Bulls lost just as badly then (2000 to 2002 - a combined 36 wins in those two seasons) as this Kings team is now (12 straight road losses, worst start in Sacramento-er...
Wed, Jan 7 | Sacramento Bee

Puck Headlines: Ilya Kovalchuk, king of Russian athletes

• The Los Angeles Kings have shown so much promise this season that Matt from Life in Hockeywood has declared that their winning the Stanley Cup this season no longer matters to him: "The only hardware I want to see in the hands of a Kings player this season is the Calder Memorial Trophy. The Ca...
Mon, Jan 5 | Yahoo! Sports

KINGS HOST DUCKS TONIGHT

The Kings will conclude a home and home with the Anaheim Ducks tonight hosting their Southern California rivals at 7:30 p.m., but will have to do so without forward Oscar Moller, who is out until the All-Star break with a shoulder injury | GameCenter |
9 hours ago | Kings Recent Headlines

Ducks’ defense surprises, impresses O’Donnell

Now a member of the Kings, O’Donnell hardly recognizes the Ducks’ defense. He looked across the ice Tuesday and saw the Ducks starting two defensemen with a combined 23 NHL games of experience in Brett Festerling and Brendan Mikkelson.
Wed, Jan 7 | Ducks

Moller: fractured clavicle

Well, now we know what happened to Oscar Moller in the World Juniors. He fractured his clavicle in the game against Russia. Typical of a hockey player, he returned for the rest of the tournament and practiced Wednesday with the Kings before tests revealed the injury. Moller will be out until a...
13 hours ago | Inside the Kings

Kings notes: Rider will retire Thompson's jersey today

He is known for making this shot that got them to the NCAA Tournament for like the first time," said Thompson, who is able to attend the ceremony because the Kings play the New Jersey Nets on Monday. Thompson said he has already learned a lot from his rookie season with the Kings, especially a l...
Sun, Jan 4 | Sacramento Bee

Ducks’ defense surprises, impresses O’Donnell

Now a member of the Kings, O’Donnell hardly recognizes the Ducks’ defense. He looked across the ice Tuesday and saw the Ducks starting two defensemen with a combined 23 NHL games of experience in Brett Festerling and Brendan Mikkelson.
Wed, Jan 7 | Ducks

Empty Netter Assists - Western Conference - 1-4-09

The Wild recalled defenseman John Scott from Houston of the AHL. Pacific Division With Perry suspended, the Ducks recalled forward Drew Miller from Iowa of the AHL. Patrick Division Sweden will meet Canada for the gold medal after beating Slovakia, 5-3, in the other semifinal.
Sat, Jan 3 | community.post-gazette.com

Kopitar + Frolov = offense?

KOPITAR: ``He's a guy who can hold onto the puck for a long time. He's always making plays. If he doesn't have to dump the puck, he won't dump it. He's going to make plays. It seems like he never panics with the puck. He's a really good player with the puck and really good around the net, so I'm really lo...
Wed, Jan 7 | Inside the Kings

Puck Headlines: Ilya Kovalchuk, king of Russian athletes

• The Los Angeles Kings have shown so much promise this season that Matt from Life in Hockeywood has declared that their winning the Stanley Cup this season no longer matters to him: "The only hardware I want to see in the hands of a Kings player this season is the Calder Memorial Trophy. The Ca...
Mon, Jan 5 | Yahoo! Canada Sports

Kings win shootout

Canada - The teams played through a scoreless second period setting the stage for Deeley's goal. Chris Mason and Mike Santee picked up the assists on the late marker ...
19 hours ago | Pembroke Daily Observer

First-half failures haunt Ducks

With a victory over the Kings on Tuesday night at Honda Center, the Ducks would arrive at the midpoint of their 82-game NHL regular-season schedule in a flat-footed tie with the Vancouver Canucks for fifth place in the Western Conference.
Tue, Jan 6 | Ducks

Salmon Kings Ford Named RBC Financial Group ECHL Saver of the Month

Victoria, BC - The Victoria Salmon Kings, proud affiliate of the Vancouver Canucks and Manitoba Moose, announced today goaltender Todd Ford has been n... - ECHL Victoria Salmon Kings
Wed, Jan 7 | 8x | OurSports Central

Flyers-Kings: Philadelphia Wraps Up West Coast to Take First Place

Some fans may wonder why the team didn’t bring in another forward from the Phantoms. That’s because the team was in Los Angeles, while the Phantoms were on the road as well, taking on the Toronto Marlies. There was simply not enough time to fly a player out to Los Angeles.
Sun, Jan 4 | Bleacher Report

Kings notes: Rider will retire Thompson's jersey today

He is known for making this shot that got them to the NCAA Tournament for like the first time," said Thompson, who is able to attend the ceremony because the Kings play the New Jersey Nets on Monday. Thompson said he has already learned a lot from his rookie season with the Kings, especially a l...
Sun, Jan 4 | Sacramento Bee

USHL Alumni Headed To AHL, CHL All-Star Games

ND - Purcell, currently up in the NHL with the Los Angeles Kings, has scored nine goals and 19 points in 23 games with the Manchester Monarchs. ...
10 hours ago | USHL.com

Kings crumble against Nets; Salmons grumbles

Nets rookie Brook Lopez blocks a shot by the Kings' Brad Miller, who had eight points, seven rebounds and eight assists. Josh Boone missed two free throws, but Yi went around Brad Miller for the rebound and was fouled by Miller. The veteran center had his trademark meltdown while arguing a no...
Tue, Jan 6 | Sacramento Bee

Offensive woes plaguing Kings

If the Kings are a house and coach Terry Murray is the contractor, here's what seems clear: The foundation and walls are in place, but the thing needs a roof.
12 hours ago | topix.net

Kopitar + Frolov = offense?

KOPITAR: ``He's a guy who can hold onto the puck for a long time. He's always making plays. If he doesn't have to dump the puck, he won't dump it. He's going to make plays. It seems like he never panics with the puck. He's a really good player with the puck and really good around the net, so I'm really lo...
Wed, Jan 7 | Inside the Kings

Growing hockey market reflected in All-Star voting

It is only the second time that a Southern California NHL team has had three All-Star starters. The Kings had Wayne Gretzky, Luc Robitaille and Steve Duchesne in 1989. That spoke to the voting because neither Niedermayer or Pronger is among the top 10 in defensemen scoring, and the Ducks are...
Sat, Jan 3 | Ducks

Empty Netter Assists - Western Conference - 1-4-09

The Wild recalled defenseman John Scott from Houston of the AHL. Pacific Division With Perry suspended, the Ducks recalled forward Drew Miller from Iowa of the AHL. Patrick Division Sweden will meet Canada for the gold medal after beating Slovakia, 5-3, in the other semifinal.
Sat, Jan 3 | community.post-gazette.com

All-Star Game: Western Conference Complete Roster Announced

Jonathan Toews (Chicago Blackhawks) Patrick Kane (Chicago Blackhawks) Ryan Getzlaf (Anaheim Ducks) Dustin Brown (Los Angeles Kings) Pavel Datsyuk (Detroit Red Wings) Milan Hedjuk (Colorado Avalanche) Defensemen: Brian Campbell (Chicago Blackhawks) Dan Boyle (San Jose Sharks)
Wed, Jan 7 | Bleacher Report

Flyers-Kings: Philadelphia Wraps Up West Coast to Take First Place

Some fans may wonder why the team didn’t bring in another forward from the Phantoms. That’s because the team was in Los Angeles, while the Phantoms were on the road as well, taking on the Toronto Marlies. There was simply not enough time to fly a player out to Los Angeles.
Sun, Jan 4 | Bleacher Report

Growing hockey market reflected in All-Star voting

It is only the second time that a Southern California NHL team has had three All-Star starters. The Kings had Wayne Gretzky, Luc Robitaille and Steve Duchesne in 1989. That spoke to the voting because neither Niedermayer or Pronger is among the top 10 in defensemen scoring, and the Ducks are...
Sat, Jan 3 | Ducks

Wildcats make move as trade deadline looms

Canada - Voinov, 18, a second-round pick of the Los Angeles Kings in the 2008 NHL draft, has 12 points in 24 games with Manchester this season. n In another trade ...
20 hours ago | Times and Transcript

Kings’ Kopitar on Bobby Ryan

Ryan was chosen behind Crosby, second overall, in the 2005 NHL draft. Nine picks later, the Kings chose Anze Kopitar. They had never played against each other before the NHL. Their relationship figures to last a while, assuming the Ducks extend Ryan’s contract beyond the 2009-10 season (Ko...
Wed, Jan 7 | Ducks

Sacrificing some offense?

MURRAY: ``Oh yeah, absolutely. Right now, I'm seeing Kopitar a lot with the puck on the attack, with speed. He's starting to get that part of the game back again that we were seeing in training camp, with the puck-possession time especially. When you have a player with that kind of skill, havin...
Sun, Jan 4 | Inside the Kings

Sacrificing some offense?

MURRAY: ``Oh yeah, absolutely. Right now, I'm seeing Kopitar a lot with the puck on the attack, with speed. He's starting to get that part of the game back again that we were seeing in training camp, with the puck-possession time especially. When you have a player with that kind of skill, havin...
Sun, Jan 4 | Inside the Kings

Los Angeles Kings Notes, Quotes

The Kings' offensive numbers are down a bit this season, but the defensive numbers are much improved. The Kings are averaging 2.50 goals per game (26th in the NHL) compared with 2.76 last season (13th), even though this season's average shot total (29.6) is higher than last season (28.6). On the...
Wed, Jan 7 | FOXSports.com

Kings crumble against Nets; Salmons grumbles

Nets rookie Brook Lopez blocks a shot by the Kings' Brad Miller, who had eight points, seven rebounds and eight assists. Josh Boone missed two free throws, but Yi went around Brad Miller for the rebound and was fouled by Miller. The veteran center had his trademark meltdown while arguing a no...
Tue, Jan 6 | Sacramento Bee

Rink tour reminder

WHO: Los Angeles Kings WHEN: TOMORROW (Sunday, January 4) WHERE: Southern California The Los Angeles Kings will visit eight Southern California area ice rinks for the fourth-annual 2009 LA KINGS RINK TOUR tomorrow (Sunday, January 4), beginning at 2:30 p.m.
Sat, Jan 3 | Inside the Kings

Where Moller fits in

If, as expected, Oscar Moller plays tomorrow, Terry Murray will need to find the right spot. The Kings seem prepared to go forward with a Frolov-Kopitar-Simmonds line, while O'Sullivan-Stoll-Purcell also seems to make sense. Calder and Brown have been playing...
Wed, Jan 7 | Inside the Kings

Rink tour reminder

WHO: Los Angeles Kings WHEN: TOMORROW (Sunday, January 4) WHERE: Southern California The Los Angeles Kings will visit eight Southern California area ice rinks for the fourth-annual 2009 LA KINGS RINK TOUR tomorrow (Sunday, January 4), beginning at 2:30 p.m.
Sat, Jan 3 | Inside the Kings

The Five Stages of Belief

So, that is why today I am announcing that I care nothing about winning The Stanley Cup this season. Blasphemy, I know. But the only hardware I want to see in the hands of a Kings player this season is the Calder Memorial Trophy. The Calder is our Stanley Cup. Voted on by the hockey press, it would be...
Mon, Jan 5 | Los Angeles Kings Hockey Fan Forum

Foster's third-period goal leads Edmonton to 3-2 victory over Medicine Hat

EDMONTON - T.J. Foster's goal midway through the third period helped the Edmonton Oil Kings end their struggles against Medicine Hat, beating the Tigers 3-2 in WHL action Tuesday night. Foster tapped in Jeff Lee's wraparound attempt past ...
Tue, Jan 6 | NHL.com

After championship defeat, video embarrassments for Sweden

Meanwhile, there's another video controversy for Sweden on the morning after: Did Detroit Red Wings draftee Joakim Andersson bite Los Angeles Kings prospect Thomas Hickey during a scrum in front of the crease? The alleged video evidence:
Tue, Jan 6 | Yahoo! Sports

A Matter of Trust

By the third period with the score even, the depleted Flyers finally and thankfully looked winnable. Evidence of this would easily be the four icing calls the visitors took. On two separate occasions in the third period, Los Angeles let the play get away to the extent they had their own poten...
Sun, Jan 4 | Los Angeles Kings Hockey Fan Forum

The Flyers Sell Out

The Flyers fanbase is in interesting bunch. They are highly devoted, even though they are pretty much scattered across the entire continent, or my case even the globe. They are pretty much the direct opposite of bandwagoners. On their most recent road swing of six games, the Flyers sold out e...
Wed, Jan 7 | fans.nhl.com

A Matter of Trust

By the third period with the score even, the depleted Flyers finally and thankfully looked winnable. Evidence of this would easily be the four icing calls the visitors took. On two separate occasions in the third period, Los Angeles let the play get away to the extent they had their own poten...
Sun, Jan 4 | Los Angeles Kings Hockey Fan Forum

T. Murray pleased with Kopitar

The Sports Xchange reports that Kings coach Terry Murray is seeing better play recently from struggling C Anze Kopitar. "Right now, I'm seeing Kopitar a lot with the puck on the attack, with speed," Murray said. "He's starting to get that part of the game back again that we were seeing in trai...
Wed, Jan 7 | CBS Sportsline

Ducks-Kings: How they match up

Related stories: Ducks employ Pahlsson’s help on power playYouth is served as Ducks winDucks survive wild penalty-killing sequenceDucks’ Parros hosts ‘Cut for the Kids’ DUCKS (20-15-5) vs. KINGS (16-16-6) 7:05 p.m. Tuesday Site: Honda Center TV-Radio: FSN Prime Ticket; KLAA/830 Duc...
Mon, Jan 5 | Ducks

Opening tip: The end of the Spencer Hawes-Joakim Noah debate

Scoring: Kings 21st (96.2), Bulls 11th (99.5). Shooting: Kings tied for 21st (44.3 percent), Bulls 23rd (44.2). Scoring defense: Kings 27th (105.4), Bulls 26th (103.3). Rebound differential: Kings 27th (minus-3.5), Bulls 24th (minus-2.1).
Tue, Jan 6 | Sacramento Bee

Time to sink or swim

This week's trade of Jason LaBarbera to Vancouver left the Kings with two goalies, Jonathan Quick and Erik Ersberg, who enter tonight with a combined total of 36 career NHL starts. That's not very many, but each goalie's total figures...
Sat, Jan 3 | Inside the Kings

Dustin Brown makes Western Conference All Star Team

LA Kings captain Dustin Brown was announced this morning as one of the starters for the 2009 All Star Game later this month. Congratulations, Dustin! LA Kings captain Dustin Brown was announced this morning as one of the starters for the 2009 All Star Game later this month. Congratulations...
Wed, Jan 7 | Los Angeles Kings Hockey Fan Forum

Ducks-Kings: How they match up

Related stories: Ducks employ Pahlsson’s help on power playYouth is served as Ducks winDucks survive wild penalty-killing sequenceDucks’ Parros hosts ‘Cut for the Kids’ DUCKS (20-15-5) vs. KINGS (16-16-6) 7:05 p.m. Tuesday Site: Honda Center TV-Radio: FSN Prime Ticket; KLAA/830 Duc...
Mon, Jan 5 | Ducks

The Five Stages of Belief

So, that is why today I am announcing that I care nothing about winning The Stanley Cup this season. Blasphemy, I know. But the only hardware I want to see in the hands of a Kings player this season is the Calder Memorial Trophy. The Calder is our Stanley Cup. Voted on by the hockey press, it would be...
Mon, Jan 5 | Los Angeles Kings Hockey Fan Forum

Ducks-Kings Preview

Not many teams would consider sitting an All-Star goaltender for very long, but Jonas Hiller's play is giving the Anaheim Ducks an option that's hard to resist. Though No. 1 goalie Jean-Sebastien Giguere is set to start in the All-Star game, the Ducks may want to consider putting Hiller in n...
Wed, Jan 7 | FOXSports.com

Ducks 2, Kings 1

The Kings had nearly killed off a penalty when Drew Doughty took another one, one you don't see very often. In an attempt to clear the puck from just inside his own blue line, Doughty rocketed the puck over the glass at the far end. That's a delay-of-game penalty, and the Ducks scored only 18 sec...
Tue, Jan 6 | Inside the Kings

Time to sink or swim

This week's trade of Jason LaBarbera to Vancouver left the Kings with two goalies, Jonathan Quick and Erik Ersberg, who enter tonight with a combined total of 36 career NHL starts. That's not very many, but each goalie's total figures...
Sat, Jan 3 | Inside the Kings

Los Angeles Kings Roster Report

GOALTENDERS: Erik Ersberg, Jonathan Quick DEFENSEMEN: Sean O'Donnell, Drew Doughty, Kyle Quincey, Matt Greene, Denis Gauthier, Peter Harrold FIRST LINE: Patrick O'Sullivan, Anze Kopitar, Dustin Brown SECOND LINE: Kyle Calder, Jarret Stoll, Teddy Purcell THIRD LINE: Alexander F...
Wed, Jan 7 | FOXSports.com

Kings 1, Ducks 1

The Kings take advantage of a 5-on-3, as Kyle Quincey threads a slap shot through traffic to beat Jonas Hiller and tie the game 1:14 into the second period.... The Kings take advantage of a 5-on-3, as Kyle Quincey threads a slap shot through traffic to beat Jonas Hiller and tie the game 1:14 into t...
Tue, Jan 6 | Inside the Kings

Kings Rink Tour This SUNDAY (Tomorrow)

The Kings next play tonight against the Philadelphia Flyers at 7:30 p.m. at STAPLES Center. The game will be broadcast on FS West, KTLK AM 1150 and the Kings Radio Network. WHO: Los Angeles Kings WHAT: 2009 Rink Tour WHEN: TOMORROW (Sunday, January 4) WHERE: Southern California The Los Angele...
Sat, Jan 3 | Los Angeles Kings Hockey Fan Forum

Kings-Ducks Sum

Los Angeles 0 1 0-1 Anaheim 1 0 2-3 First Period-1, Anaheim, Ryan 8 (Getzlaf, Pronger), 17:32 (pp). Second Period-2, Los Angeles, Quincey 3 (Kopitar, Stoll), 1:14 (pp). Third Period-3, Anaheim, Pahlsson 4 (S.Niedermayer, Pronger), 9:45 (pp). 4, Anaheim, R.Niedermayer 10 (S.Niedermayer),...
Tue, Jan 6 | FOXSports.com

Busy Week For The Wheat Kings

Brandon, Manitoba -- A busy week - both on and off the ice - for the Western Hockey League's Brandon Wheat Kings begins Tuesday night with a game agai... - WHL Brandon Wheat Kings
Tue, Jan 6 | OurSports Central

Kings vs. Duck 1/6/09

During the first period, the Ducks score on the powerplay. The second period, the Kings score on the powerplay. The third period, the Ducks score on the powerplay. Can't both team score on 5 on 5? The Kings had a chance to keep it tied, but too many mental mistake gave the ducks to score in the thir...
Tue, Jan 6 | fans.nhl.com

First-half failures haunt Ducks

With a victory over the Kings on Tuesday night at Honda Center, the Ducks would arrive at the midpoint of their 82-game NHL regular-season schedule in a flat-footed tie with the Vancouver Canucks for fifth place in the Western Conference.
Tue, Jan 6 | Ducks

After championship defeat, video embarrassments for Sweden

Meanwhile, there's another video controversy for Sweden on the morning after: Did Detroit Red Wings draftee Joakim Andersson bite Los Angeles Kings prospect Thomas Hickey during a scrum in front of the crease? The alleged video evidence:
Tue, Jan 6 | Yahoo! Canada Sports

Analysis: Defense key for Kings

CA - By JIM ALEXANDER ANAHEIM - If he'd wished, if Kings coach Terry Murray had watched the recent World Junior Championships in Ottawa and allowed his mind to ...
Wed, Jan 7 | Press-Enterprise

Kings, Ducks midseason reports

CA - TOP ROOKIE: Drew Doughty arrived with high expectations, as the No. 2 overall pick in the draft, and has exceeded them with brilliant defensive play. ...
Tue, Jan 6 | Long Beach Press-Telegram

Flames Sign Keith Aulie

Calgary, AB - Calgary Flames General Manager Darryl Sutter announced today the signing of defenseman Keith Aulie. In 32 games as captain of the Brandon Wheat Kings of the Western Hockey League this season, the 6’6”, 217lb rearguard has recorded two goals and 15 assists for 17 points while...
Wed, Jan 7 | KK Hockey

Empty Netter Assists - Western Conference - 1-5-09

Pacific Division It's kind of funny to see Labarbera is still wearing his gear from the Kings. Vancouver acquired him in a trade from Los Angeles last week. Former Penguins defenseman Darryl Sydor is feeling home again in Dallas. Fire Ray Shero.
Sun, Jan 4 | community.post-gazette.com

Murray praises Kopitar

Anze Kopitar's production has been a big topic of discussion this season, not only on an individual basis but because the Kings have struggled to find a high-scoring first line. Kopitar has 10 goals and 19 assists through 38 games, which would put him on a full-season pace for 22 goals and 41...
Sun, Jan 4 | Inside the Kings

NHL hits Ruutu with suspension for biting hand

Bleacher Report CO - Her husband is Shelden Williams of the Sacramento Kings. • Nikolay Davydenko will miss the Australian Open, which starts Jan. 19, because of a heel injury. ... Sabres escape jaws of Ruutu Lets Go Sabres all 779 news articles
22 hours ago | Denver Post

"Labarbera Was A Good Pick Up For Vancouver"

Just watching NHL On The Fly on the NHL Network and that was quoted by the host. It's amazing how JLB can prove himself better on another team than he can on the Kings. He is 2-0-2 since being moved. Thoughts? Just watching NHL On The Fly on the NHL Network and that was quoted by the host. It's amazing...
Wed, Jan 7 | Los Angeles Kings Hockey Fan Forum

Reunited, again

Patrick O'Sullivan, Anze Kopitar and Dustin Brown will be back on the first line for the Kings tonight. That's a line that had strong success last season, but has played together -- at least 5-on-5 -- in only brief spurts this season. It's well known that Brown, Kopitar and O'Sullivan are goo...
Sat, Jan 3 | Inside the Kings

Tuesday's WHL Roundup

It took 14 games, but the Edmonton Oil Kings finally have a win over the Medicine Hat Tigers. T.J. Foster's goal midway through the third period helped the Oil Kings to a 3-2 Western Hockey League win over Medicine Hat Tuesday, ending the...
Tue, Jan 6 | NHL.com

Penguins struggling without Sergei Gonchar

CBC.ca - As noted before, the Kings allow fewer shots through than any other NHL team and Quick is a must-add at the moment in any fantasy format greater than 10 ... Hockey Today International Herald Tribune all 266 news articles
Sun, Jan 4 | ESPN

Tuesday's WHL Roundup

Elsewhere in WHL action it was: Brandon 2 Swift Current 1 and Prince George 3 Moose Jaw 2 (OT). At Edmonton, the Oil Kings opened the scoring at 9:41 of the ... WHL: Hatters fall 3-2 in Edmonton Medicine Hat News Hats are finally off Edmonton Sun
Tue, Jan 6 | google.com

Quick or Ersberg?

Terry Murray faces a question that a Kings coach rarely faces: which quality goalie to start? Jonathan Quick has been outstanding in his seven games, with a 1.59 goals-against average and a .943 save percentage, but Erik Ersberg was also...
Sun, Jan 4 | Inside the Kings

San Miguel edge out Ginebra

Bahrain - SAN Miguel escaped with a 78-77 victory over the Barangay Ginebra Kings last night to take a 1-0 lead in their quarter-final series of the Philippine ...
Wed, Jan 7 | Gulf Daily News

Kings try again with top line

The Sports Xchange reports the Kings on Saturday against the Flyers went back to a first line of Anze Kopitar centering Patrick O'Sullivan and Dustin Brown. It's at least the third time this season that coach Terry Murray has tried that line, but each previous time, Murray quickly became u...
Mon, Jan 5 | CBS Sportsline

CHICAGO, IL

JANUARY 6: Drew Gooden #90 of the Chicago Bulls shoots a hook shot against Brad Miller #52 of the Sacramento Kings at the United Center January 6, 2009 in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is cons...
Tue, Jan 6 | sports.yahoo.com

Frozen Royalty Audio: Quick Leads Kings To 2-1 Shootout Win Over Flyers

LOS ANGELES — Rookie netminder Jonathan Quick made 31 saves and stopped Jeff Carter and Mike Richards in the shootout to lead the Los Angeles Kings to a 2-1 shootout victory over the Atlantic Division-leading Philadelphia Flyers in front of a sell-out crowd of 18,118 fans at Staples Cent...
Sat, Jan 3 | Frozen Royalty

Edmonton Oil Kings Finally Beat Medicine Hat

Edmonton, AB - The Tigers are finally tamed. The Edmonton Oil Kings welcomed back V-I-P's Tomas Vincour and Mark Pysyk from international tournaments... - WHL Edmonton Oil Kings
Wed, Jan 7 | OurSports Central

Gratton nursing abdominal pull

Flyers LW Josh Gratton is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Capitals because of an abdominal pull. He scored in Friday's win over the Ducks, but was not available Saturday against the Kings.
Mon, Jan 5 | CBS Sportsline

Murray discusses Frolov

Below, you'll find Terry Murray's response to my question about Alexander Frolov, and the best way to utilize Frolov's game. Frolov's most consistent line this season has been with Michal Handzus and Wayne Simmonds, and Frolov had scored a team-high...
Wed, Jan 7 | Inside the Kings

When will Jack be back?

Jack Johnson continues to skate vigorously in practice, albeit in a yellow non-contact jersey. The Kings are still officially saying that Johnson won't return until after the all-star break at the end of this month, but last I heard, Johnson was scheduled for a strength test on his surgic...
Sat, Jan 3 | Inside the Kings

Ducks make some changes and beat rival Kings, 3-1

To Kings Coach Terry Murray, whose team will play host to the Ducks on Thursday at Staples Center, those little mistakes added up to a big problem. ... Ducks shoot for home-and-home sweep of Kings Sports Network Ducks, Kings headed down different paths Press-Enterprise
Wed, Jan 7 | Los Angeles Times

NBA Power Rankings: Remember the Spurs? They're baaaaack...

1. L.A. Lakers (27-5) LW: 2 5. Orlando Magic (26-8) LW: 4 8. Atlanta Hawks (22-11) LW: 9 11. Dallas Mavericks (20-13) LW: 11 14. Utah Jazz (20-15) LW: 13 15. Miami Heat (18-15) LW: 15 19. Toronto Raptors (14-21) LW: 22 28. Sacramento Kings (8-27) LW: 28 29. L.A. Clippers (8-25) LW: 26
Wed, Jan 7 | network.nationalpost.com

Quick will start Tuesday

After practice today, coach Terry Murray said Jonathan Quick will start in goal tomorrow against the Ducks. Here's what defenseman Sean O'Donnell told the Kings' website about Quick's recent play. More notes from the Kings... KINGS NOTEBOOK (JAN. 5)
Mon, Jan 5 | Inside the Kings

Double-duty treys sink Kings

IA - Jan 7, 2009 Clinton held North Scott scoreless for the first four minutes of the second quarter and took a 14-12 lead on a 3-point basket from Jake Mangler (10 points). ...
Wed, Jan 7 | Clinton Herald

Kings-Ducks Preview

The Anaheim Ducks have had some trouble scoring in their last two games versus the Los Angeles Kings. It hasn't been nearly as bad, however, as their rivals to the north have endured during that span. Having recorded shutouts in each of their last two games versus the Kings, the Ducks try for a...
Mon, Jan 5 | FOXSports.com

BROWN NAMED NHL ALL-STAR (LA Kings)

Did you miss us? Back from the holiday break, Heidi Androl and the LAKings Spotlight returns this week with a look at the Kings prospects at the WJC, the Rutuu biting incident and a look at No. 1 vs. No. 2 on Monday.
Wed, Jan 7 | Los Angeles Kings Hockey Fan Forum

Kings' Brown Selected as All-Star reserve

Calgary Herald CA - AP Left wing Dustin Brown, the Kings' No. 2 scorer with 13 goals and 13 assists, was selected as a reserve on the NHL Western Conference all-star roster by ... Luongo, Souray, Iginla added to NHL Western Conference all-star team The Canadian Press all 41 news articles
Wed, Jan 7 | Press-Enterprise

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