September 2013 - LA Kings Insider

King, Clifford pleased with Breaking Bad finale (contains spoilers)

LA Kings InsiderSeptember 30, 201370 Comments

With the season about to begin, Jeff Schultz clearing waivers and Dwight King skating alongside Anze Kopitar and Justin Williams, it was natural that heavy attention at Toyota Sports Center this morning was placed on Sunday Night’s Breaking Bad series finale. Many Monday morning conversations thr... Full Story

Hybrid icing approved by NHLPA

LA Kings InsiderSeptember 30, 201313 Comments

News LinksNHL News2 min read

The NHLPA has approved hybrid icing after a trial run during the 2013 preseason. Though the rule appeared to lack consensus when player approval was gauged – and Darryl Sutter and Lou Lamoriello pulled no punches in sharing their disapproval – the Players Association voiced its support through a vot... Full Story

A note on Suite Nights; deadline extended

LA Kings InsiderSeptember 30, 201359 Comments

Site NewsStaples CenterTicketing3 min read

Insiders, The comments made on this blog as I attempted to promote a Suite Night were taken very seriously. Multiple sources were consulted from both inside and outside the Kings Digital Media team and Staples Center Ticketing to ultimately make a decision that stretched beyond the promotion of t... Full Story

Willie Mitchell “fine” after blocked shot

LA Kings InsiderSeptember 30, 201315 Comments

InjuriesPractice Quotes3 min read

Willie Mitchell suffered a scare late in the third period of Saturday’s exhibition finale when he took a shot off his ankle and appeared to be in pain for the remainder of his shift before skating some of the pain away during a TV timeout. He finished the game. At the time, I had a poor view of t... Full Story

September 30 practice quotes: Darryl Sutter

LA Kings InsiderSeptember 30, 201334 Comments

Practice QuotesProspects and Scouting4 min read

On getting down to 23 players in preparation of the season: We don’t play ‘til Thursday, so the declaration of roster is not necessarily who’s out on the ice. I mean, we put a roster in, but we have injured guys too, so we put guys on IR, then it opens some spots up again. On whether there was ... Full Story

Scrivens wins backup job

LA Kings InsiderSeptember 29, 2013159 Comments

Roster Moves1 min read

The Kings released Mathieu Garon from his training camp tryout, which opens the door for Ben Scrivens to serve as Jonathan Quick's backup in 2013-14. Though evaluations aren't based on small sample sizes, Scrivens appeared to solidify his status as Quick's understudy with a strong performance in ... Full Story

Pearson, Vey, Toffoli to Manchester; roster nearly set

LA Kings InsiderSeptember 29, 2013105 Comments

Manchester MonarchsProspects and ScoutingRoster Moves3 min read

As had been speculated earlier today, Tanner Pearson, Linden Vey and Tyler Toffoli have been loaned to the Mancheseter Monarchs. Along with Jeff Schultz being placed on waivers, the Kings are now down to the 21 skaters they'll open the season with. The final decision in advance of the Monday afte... Full Story

Kings waive Schultz; roster moves coming

LA Kings InsiderSeptember 29, 201325 Comments

Roster Moves2 min read

The Kings have waived defenseman Jeff Schultz, according to multiple sources on Sunday morning. Bob McKenzie of TSN listed Schultz amongst a group of 37 players waived: Ebbett PIT, Connor PIT, Street CGY, Liles TOR, Cormier WPG, Pardy WPG, Schultz LA, Desbiens COL, Sulzer BUF. That's all, folks.... Full Story

Postgame quotes: Sutter, Richards, Carcillo

LA Kings InsiderSeptember 29, 201345 Comments

Postgame quotes4 min read

Darryl Sutter, on Willie Mitchell: Blocked a shot. No big deal. It was the only shot we blocked tonight. Defensemen are supposed to block shots. Sutter, on Jordan Nolan providing more physical play: Fourth line player. He has to. Otherwise, he won’t be in the lineup. Sutter, on the goaltendi... Full Story

Live Blog: Los Angeles vs Colorado

LA Kings InsiderSeptember 28, 2013335 Comments

Game ThreadsKingsVisionVideo4 min read

Colorado Avalanche 3, Los Angeles Kings 2 Final Attendance: 11,722 Live Radio Feed (USA only) LAK starters: G Ben Scrivens, D Keaton Ellerby, D Drew Doughty, LW Matt Frattin, C Mike Richards, RW Jeff Carter COL starters: G J.S. Giguere, D Erik Johnson, D Jan Hejda, LW Alex Tanguay, C Paul... Full Story

Saturday: Notes, quotes sights and sounds from Frozen Fury

LA Kings InsiderSeptember 28, 201337 Comments

AudioGame PreviewKingsVisionManchester MonarchsMorning Skate QuotesNotebooksVideo4 min read

Good afternoon from Las Vegas, where I have been told it is a comfortable 76 degrees outside. I wouldn’t know, because I've made a steady hotel room – rink – hotel room loop for the last two days with a hand or two of blackjack strewn in. The Kings (3-2-1) will look to better their 11-3-2 all-time M... Full Story

Brown ready to make preseason debut

LA Kings InsiderSeptember 28, 20132 Comments

InjuriesLineup Changes2 min read

Though Darryl Sutter was in meetings following today’s morning skate and not available to confirm Dustin Brown’s assertion that he would play against the Colorado Avalanche, the Kings captain is prepared to play in the team’s preseason finale tonight at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Br... Full Story

Postgame quotes: Sutter, Doughty, Kopitar, Nolan

LA Kings InsiderSeptember 27, 201374 Comments

AudioKingsVisionPostgame quotesVideo4 min read

Darryl Sutter, on the quick start: Well, we play 60 minutes. Try and win a period at a time, a shift at a time. He made a good play. Robyn, Drew, Willie, Kopi. Sutter, on whether it’s encouraging to have a strong special teams performance so close to the season: Well, we’ve been working on our... Full Story