The Top-Ten Defensemen In the NHL: Part One
Because it’s summer and because it’s always fun to talk about, I present to you the top ten defensemen in the NHL. I have used stats to compile this list,…
Jake Muzzin
L.A. Kings 2014-15 Season in Review: The Defense
Bravery is a rampart of defense — Sallust This past week, I posted part one and part two of a four-part series analyzing the performance of the Kings’ players this…
2015 IIHF World Championship: Four Kings Advance
The last time we checked in on the Los Angeles Kings that have been representing their homeland at the 2015 IIHF World Championships, two nations and four Kings were trending up.…
10 Things That Went Right for the L.A. Kings This Season
Last week, I wrote a piece enumerating ten things that went wrong for the Los Angeles Kings this season — things that ultimately torpedoed their efforts to make the postseason.…
L.A. Kings: Champs Off to Solid Start
After raising its 2013-14 championship banner in their home opener and losing their first two games, the L.A. Kings decided it was time to get to work. Five straight wins…
The LA Kings’ Salary Cap Problem
Los Angeles Kings general manager Dean Lombardi has done an outstanding job over the past few seasons of assembling a balanced, deep, championship-winning roster. The veteran core has proven to…
Hockey News: Oilers Keep Losing; Staal to Leafs Rumor
The Oilers are pretty terrible. [The Hockey News] It might be time for sweeping changes in Edmonton. [Oilers Rig] Meanwhile, their provincial rivals look to be on the upswing. [Flame for…
Underrated and Underappreciated: Jake Muzzin Is The Real Deal
Owned in 48.8% of leagues Average Draft Position: 190.7 When I was planning my draft strategy, waiting for the clock to strike zero on a random person too busy attending…
LA Kings Season Preview: What People Aren’t Talking About
For Dean Lombardi, a summer of doing pretty much nothing is a good one. @LAKings GM Dean Lombardi receives some advice for the upcoming season. @NHL @HockeyHallFame #stanleycup pic.twitter.com/KNUlqcG8MK —…
These Kings Bow to the OHL
#450706252 / gettyimages.com OHL: (LA) Kings Makers It’s never easy figuring out who a team will draft. But one safe bet entering the 2014 NHL Entry Draft? The Los Angeles…
2014 LA Kings: Hailing the Supporting Cast
You know the stars of the 2014 Los Angeles Kings’ Stanley Cup-winning turn: Justin Williams. Marian Gaborik. Anze Kopitar. Jeff Carter. Drew Doughty. Alec Martinez. They will play on in…
Kings Push Blackhawks to the Brink with 5-2 Win
It ain’t over till it’s over — Yogi Berra Fueled by a lethal power play, balanced scoring and a stifling, lock-down defense, the Los Angeles Kings beat the Chicago Blackhawks…