Here’s some info on the six players invited to the Kings’ rookie camp…
RILEY BRACE — An 18-year-old left winger who totaled 17 goals, 19 assists and 26 penalty minutes in 66 games with Mississauga St. Michael’s of the OHL. It was his second junior season.
ZACH HARNDEN — A 20-year-old right winger who totaled 24 goals, 36 assists and 75 penalty minutes in 65 games with Kingston of the OHL. He has completed his junior eligibility.
JOHN KEMP — A 23-year-old forward (and native of Arcadia) who totaled eight goals, 20 assists and 10 penalty minutes in 37 games as a sophomore at the University of Nebraska-Omaha.
SAMUEL GROULX — A 20-year-old defenseman who totaled 14 goals, 29 assists and 69 penalty minutes in 66 combined games with Quebec and Victoriaville (QMJHL). It was his third full junior season.
DYLAN KING — A 20-year-old defenseman who totaled two goals, eight assists and 172 penalty minutes in 68 games with Sault Ste. Marie (OHL). It was his third junior season.
GARRETT ZEMLAK – A 21-year-old goalie who had a 26-25-4 record, a 3.11 goals-against average and a .909 save percentage in 57 games with Price Albert (WHL). He also played three games for Charlotte of the ECHL with a 2.15 goals-against average.
Harden, Groulx, King and Zemlak also participated, as invites, in Kings’ development camp in July.
King= 172 pims in 68 games? Definitely a banger – can he move the puck?
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rontheking Reply:
August 30th, 2010 at 5:29 pm
@2hitnik,
NOOOO!!! I was supposed to be number one!
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I have no comment. I just wanted to be number #1. Number #1 baby!
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rontheking Reply:
August 30th, 2010 at 5:34 pm
@rontheking,
Okay, this might be off-topic, but why are there guys on the Ice Crew? Have they always been there and I just never noticed them? In any case, why do we have to meet them? I’m just saying….
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Thanks for the info Rich. So I was just wondering, what makes these players get invited to the camp but not get drafted? Late bloomers?? Just thought that was interesting. Thanks as always!
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Rich Hammond Reply:
August 30th, 2010 at 6:08 pm
Essentially, yes. They’re often undrafted players looking to catch on, although sometimes there are still players with junior eligibility.
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Daniel Stewart Reply:
September 2nd, 2010 at 1:34 pm
@Rich Hammond, Thanks Rich!
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Johnny Kemp trying out for the Kings. Crazy.
Kid played for the Pasadena Maple Leafs and LA Jr. Kings. Great to see him getting a chance and I’m sure it’s a dream come true to get the invite.
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Bossy22 Reply:
September 1st, 2010 at 8:41 am
@dailymehow,
Is he related to Steve Kemp, 70′ & 80′s Detroit Tigers? He was out of Arcadia.
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DL sign KIng we need another guy who can stand up for his teammates. Let him play at Manchester.
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Real 9 Reply:
August 31st, 2010 at 10:51 am
@gene, he IS under contract….
The Los Angeles Kings have agreed to terms on a three-year entry-level contract with forward Dwight King, Kings President/General Manager Dean Lombardi announced today. King was the club’s fourth-round selection (109th overall) in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft.
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Deadmarsh Reply:
August 31st, 2010 at 11:39 am
@Real 9, I’m pretty sure he was talking about DYLAN KING bro.
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Real 9 Reply:
August 31st, 2010 at 11:40 am
@gene, I take it you’re talking about Dylan King,
not Dwight King….2 possible Kings….
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gene Reply:
August 31st, 2010 at 5:40 pm
@Real 9, Yes sir, Dylan king.. SORRY
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Bossy22 Reply:
September 1st, 2010 at 8:43 am
@Real 9,
GO KINGS GO !!!!!!!!!!!
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Hey rich is it true the ones from college have to pay there own way if there invited do to the ncaa rules
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I SURE HOPE WE SEE WESTGARTH IN ACTION THIS YEAR WITH THE KINGS. ESPECIALY SINCE RIATIS TOOK OFF
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Just got word that the Kings may be in on Niemi?? anyone here about this one..lol
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murf Reply:
August 30th, 2010 at 8:17 pm
@nate101, exactly LOL we’ll never do that. We have too many goalies already EE.rumors are funny
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Cry Baby Reply:
August 30th, 2010 at 9:58 pm
@nate101, Is than an (E4)? HAHAHA!
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Real 9 Reply:
August 31st, 2010 at 10:07 am
@nate101, ridiculous!
Kings are maybe deeper in goalies than any other team….why would they be interested in taking on a higher contract, like Niemi….Blackhawks walked away from this contract…
“..an arbitrator granted Niemi, a rookie goaltender who was strong throughout the ‘Hawks’ Cup run, a one-year deal worth $2.75 million”
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Real 9 Reply:
August 31st, 2010 at 10:46 am
@Real 9,
Kings have 6 goalies under contract….
Quick $1.8 million
Bernier .850 million
Ersberg .750 million
Zatkoff entry level, said to be .900 million
Jones entry level
Berube entry level
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luc20rules Reply:
August 31st, 2010 at 7:30 pm
@Real 9, With the AHL Monarchs & ECHL Reign the AEG owns both affiliated with the Kings they should have 6 goalies under contract. My guess is Berube will be with a Juniors League.
johnjuan Reply:
September 1st, 2010 at 9:23 am
@Real 9,
Watch, we will trade a couple of these guys and get nothing in return. They will be great for someone else.
2hitnik Reply:
August 31st, 2010 at 4:31 pm
@nate101, Haven’t heard anything about Niemi and the Kings. I have spotted the Kings and Tim Kennedy mentioned in the same story/thread a few times…
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Bossy22 Reply:
September 1st, 2010 at 8:57 am
@2hitnik,
Bring in Rhino Johnson, there is a depth player that will pay dividends, come on DL……
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Dylan King, he’s one of Dave Torrie’s boys. Nice!
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Out of curiosity, does anyone know if there are any big names that have went this route and ended up having a successful career in the NHL?
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I know the Kings have supposedly moved past any interest in signing Kovalchuk, along with most Kings fans, but I find this an interesting comment…
Via Darren Dreger of TSN, quoting an unnamed NHL GM: Devils latest attempt to sign Kovy is to “disguiise circumvention.” “Trying to hide the crime makes this even worse,”
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AZ King Reply:
August 31st, 2010 at 10:46 am
@Paul From Oxnard,
I have a feeling he’s going to end up playing in the KHL. Unless the Devils can work some magic it seems like no one else wants any part of him. I’m just amazed at the arrogance of giving the NHL/Devils a deadline. Who does he think he is? Sorry no one is that special.
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I stand by my prediction that this will be seen as the summer the Kings dodged a major bullet by not busting open the vault to sign that guy.
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Kings goaltending situation is very interesting….
Berube could well windup going back to jrs.; Martin Jones will graduate to Manchester, in all probability…
of the other four, only Ersberg can be counted out of a possible starting job….
most have Bernier and Quick penciled in as 1-2 or 2-1, but from looking at Jeff Zatkoff I think he may be the surprise factor in the G mix….if you’ve taken a look at his videos and his stats, he is absolutely ready for a starting role in the NHL….he has been outstanding at every level where he has competed….
this opens up the possibility, no probability, of a trade involving at least one of these guys….let your imagination run free….I won’t go there….yet..
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They need some solid consistency in net no matter who it is and to keep building on the good goal scoring from last year. I’d really like to see them be a touch more defensive as a whole as well though.
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