by J.R. Reed - July 17, 2008 2:42 AM EDT
Dean Lombardi is helping make L.A. a pretty sunny place...
With a “D”-heavy draft and a slew of moves that might make Brian Burke nod his head in appreciation, , Kings G.M. Dean Lombardi proved that he realizes what the Kings biggest weakness is and is intent on fixing it quickly.
by J.R. Reed - June 21, 2008 6:43 PM EDT
L.A. looks to shore up a struggling blueline...Cammie to Clagary...Cloutier bought out...
With nine picks in the 2008 NHL Draft--including the #2 overall pick--the L.A. Kings addressed one of their most pressing needs--defense. The team boasts some of the NHL's great young forwards in Alex Frolov, Dustin Brown and Patrick O' Sullivan and now they have some legitimate defensive prospects as well.
by J.R. Reed - March 28, 2008 2:24 AM EDT
L.A. frustrates Anaheim and Phoenix...Ersberg takes the scepter...Lombardi's summer to-do list
To the Kings go the spoils…
As I mentioned in my last posting, the only part the Kings will play in the 2008 post season will be as spoiler to someone and that prediction certainly came true this week as they took two crucial points away from Phoenix on Thursday as they destroyed the Coyotes at Staples Center 4-0.
by J.R. Reed - March 19, 2008 3:23 AM EDT
The Kings lose to the Sharks 2-1 but have a core of young players that bode well for the future.
The LA Kings are in one of those good news/bad news situations right now. The bad news is that their last nine games of the season are all against their four Pacific Division foes—three of which are a lock for the playoffs (San Jose, Anaheim and Dallas) and the fourth (Phoenix) fighting for the eighth spot.
by J.R. Reed - March 16, 2008 6:17 PM EDT
"L.A. Kings Madness" is a NCAA tournament "bracket style" contest where you can vote for your favorite L.A. King
While March Madness takes over our little corner of the known world every year at this time, the L.A. Kings decided to mix things up a bit this year with their own "L.
by J.R. Reed - March 10, 2008 11:21 AM EDT
While other teams tinker with line combinations for the post season, Marc Crawford is looking to next season...Blake to remain in LA?...Kings go for sweep of Canucks tonight at Staples
Crawford plays mad scientist
Break out the chemistry set because it’s time to start experimenting with the Kings. Missing the post-season has been a reality in Los Angeles for a while now and while some coaches are spending this time tinkering with line combinations that will work for them in the playoffs, L.
by J.R. Reed - March 7, 2008 3:39 PM EST
Erik Ersberg backstopped the Kings to a 2-0 victory over the Ottawa Senators and picked up his first NHL win...Goaltending situation remains cloudy in normally sunny L.A.
Winning your first game as an NHL netminder is a memory that sticks with a goalie forever. Blanking a team for your first NHL shutout is another memorable experience.
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