Dynasty Cup-Check for the Kings
On Monday June 15 of last week, the Chicago Blackhawks won their third Stanley Cup championship in six years. The debate of whether Chicago is a dynasty had already been…
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The Transactional Genius That is Dean Lombardi
Upon being hired by the Los Angeles Kings, Dean Lombardi had a plan to bring a winning culture to a team that was lacking identity and he delivered. Lombardi also…
LA a Potential Spot for NCAA Prospect Mike Reilly
There is no doubt that the Kings will be active this offseason. Starting with signing restricted free agents Tyler Toffoli and Martin Jones to negotiating contracts with unrestricted free agents…
The Kings Championship Ripple Effect
In the event of the defending Stanley Cup Champions not being able to properly defend their title, there is still a lot to be thankful for in regards to Los…
Pending Matters Handcuffing Kings Offseason
An Offseason Not like Many Others Yes, the Kings failed to make the playoffs for the first time since 2008-2009 and are the fifth team in NHL history to fail…
Are the Kings Still a Juggernaut at the Center Position?
From a Position of Strength to Weakness In previous seasons, it seemed as though no team could come close to matching the center depth the Los Angeles Kings had. The…
Regehr’s Retirement Leading to More Offseason Questions
The Prototypical Shutdown Defenseman After fifteen seasons, one thousand eighty-nine career games, and sixty-seven postseason appearances, Los Angeles Kings defenseman Robyn Regehr has announced his plans to retire from the…
Clifford and Nolan Solidifying Kings Nastiness
The Role of a Depth Player No one can deny the combative nature of hockey. Within a league that displays some of the most talented players in the world, there…
Jeff Carter Takes Center Stage on Second Line
An Injury and a Wake-Up Call In 2010-2011, when Anze Kopitar went down near the end of the season with a broken ankle, the Kings knew they were in trouble.…
Jonathan Quick: An Elite NHL Goalie
NHL Goalies Occupy One of the Most Challenging Positions in Sports There is not another position in professional sports that is as disadvantageous as an NHL goalie. A hockey puck…
Deadline Deals: A Successful Gamble for the Los Angeles Kings
Dean Lombardi has made great moves at the NHL trade deadline(s) that have enabled continuous success for the Los Angeles Kings. After the trade with the Philadelphia Flyers that brought…
Defensive Depth a Bright Spot for LA Kings
The 2014-2015 regular season has been tumultuous, to say the least, for the defending Stanley Cup Champions. Injuries, unforeseeable suspensions, and the salary cap have all had an impact as…