June 2016 - LA Kings Insider

With firmness and honesty, Brown discusses captaincy change

Jon RosenJune 30, 20160 Comments

For a player who was drafted in the first round, named captain at age 24 and twice presented the Stanley Cup on home ice, the past month represents the nadir of Dustin Brown’s tenure with the Los Angeles Kings. Coming off one playoff win in two seasons and back-to-back-to-back seasons in which he... Full Story

Report: Greene on waivers for buyout purposes

Jon RosenJune 30, 20160 Comments

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Via TSN's Bob McKenzie, Matt Greene has been placed on waivers, likely for the purpose of a buyout. Greene, 33, was limited to three games in 2015-16 because of a shoulder injury that necessitated surgery in December. The alternate captain returned to practice in a limited capacity late in the ye... Full Story

Hot stove catches fire; Lucic to Edmonton speculation

Jon RosenJune 29, 20160 Comments

NHL NewsTrades6 min read

So, Hockey Internet, how was your afternoon? Craziest 20 minutes in NHL History?3:42 - Hall to NJ for Larsson3:57 - Stamkos is staying with TBL4:01 - Subban to NSH for Weber— Brock Seguin (@Brock_Seguin) June 29, 2016 So, let's go, piece-by-piece. Taylor Hall, straight up, for Adam Lar... Full Story

Exit Entries: Mike Amadio and Paul LaDue

Jon RosenJune 29, 20160 Comments

NotebooksOntario Reign6 min read

Reign exit interviews were held on Tuesday, May 31 and the media present had the opportunity to speak with NINETEEN players. This is the seventh entry of “Exit Entries,” where what was discussed will be noted player by player. Rookies Mike Amadio and Paul LaDue got just a taste of AHL hockey in the ... Full Story

Reign release six home game dates for 2016-17 season

Jon RosenJune 28, 20160 Comments

Ontario ReignSchedules0 min read

The Reign will play their first home games of the 2016-17 season on Friday, October 21 and Saturday, October 22, the team announced Tuesday morning. Other guaranteed home dates released on Tuesday are: Saturday, December 31 Saturday, January 14 Saturday, January 21 Saturday, February 18 Th... Full Story

Audio: LAKI, The Royal Half join Kings Men Podcast

Jon RosenJune 28, 20160 Comments

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A good morning to you, Insiders. Jesse Cohen, The Royal Half and I recorded a podcast last night, and after calling to attention the Jaden, Braden and Kaedens of Western North America, actually got down to business and discussed recent and near-future topics such as the NHL Draft, the Kings' approac... Full Story

After silence, a Hall of Fame call for Vachon

Jon RosenJune 27, 20160 Comments

AwardsKingsVisionNHL NewsVideo9 min read

There had been one question asked, two ways, prior to Monday’s Hockey Hall of Fame announcement. “Will Eric Lindros get a Hall of fame nod?” “Might Rogie Vachon ever draw Hall of Fame consideration again?” The questions were answered “yes,” and, surprisingly, “yes.” In a televised announcem... Full Story

Rogie Vachon named to 2016 Hockey Hall of Fame class

Jon RosenJune 27, 20160 Comments

AwardsNHL News1 min read

A hearty congratulations to Rogie Vachon, who was named to the 2016 class of the Hockey Hall of Fame. This is an overdue honor for the first superstar in the history of the Los Angeles Kings organization and the first player to have his jersey retired by the club. Meet the Hockey Hall of Fame Cla... Full Story

Kings won’t qualify Roach, Kitsyn, Bartosak

Jon RosenJune 27, 20160 Comments

Contracts and FinancesProspects and Scouting2 min read

A Kings hockey operations source informed LA Kings Insider this morning that the team will not qualify defenseman Alex Roach, forward Maxim Kitsyn or goaltender Patrik Bartosak. The deadline to qualify restricted free agents is 2:00 p.m. PT. It is expected that remaining RFAs Nic Dowd, Derek Forb... Full Story

Futa, Yannetti share insight on the draft, LA’s picks

Jon RosenJune 25, 20160 Comments

Media AvailabilityProspects and Scouting6 min read

There’s a heavily used observation by scouting and hockey operations staffs of players who’ve been selected by their teams at the NHL Draft. We Can’t Believe This Guy Was Available Where We Were Drafting. It may be true, because no two lists are alike, and there will always be players who fall in th... Full Story

Trevor Lewis signs four-year, $8M extension

Jon RosenJune 25, 20160 Comments

Advanced StatsContracts and Finances4 min read

Buy stock in American Flag Emoji, Inc. Trevor Lewis has re-upped with Los Angeles for four years at an AAV of $2M per year. Though Milan Lucic was the highest priority for the Kings, the team and player were unable to come to an agreement on a new contract, opening the door for Los Angeles to exp... Full Story

Introducing: Jacob Friend

Jon RosenJune 25, 20160 Comments

Uncategorized1 min read

Seventh Round, 202nd overall: Jacob Friend Position: Defense Shoots: Left DOB: 7/28/97 Height: 6’1 Weight: 182 NHL Central Scouting final ranking: NR NHL Central Scouting midterm ranking: NR Stats (OHL - Owen Sound): 54 GP, 4 G, 17 A, 21 Pts, 106 PIM, +14 VP of Hockey Operations... Full Story

Introducing: Mike Eyssimont

Jon RosenJune 25, 20160 Comments

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Fifth Round, 142nd overall: Michael Eyssimont Position: Center Shoots: Left DOB: 9/9/96 Height: 6'0 Weight: 180 NHL Central Scouting final ranking: NR NHL Central Scouting midterm ranking: NR Stats (NCHC - St. Cloud State): 40 GP, 14 G, 19 A, 33 Pts, 20 PIM, +14 Director of Amateur... Full Story