July 2019 - LA Kings Insider

You might be interested in the first minute of the highlights Arthur Kaliyev package from Wednesday's 6-0 win over Sweden at the World Junior Summer Showcase. Kaliyev scored twice as part of a three-point, seven-shot outing in an afternoon the United States sat its veteran skaters. As part o... Full Story

Turcotte/Kaliyev vs Bjornfot/Fagemo at WJSS; NHL Network schedule

Jon RosenJuly 31, 20190 Comments

Prospects and ScoutingRadio and TelevisionTournaments3 min read

A quick World Junior Summer Showcase update: Aidan Dudas (4th/2018) didn't play in Canada's 8-3 loss to Finland, while Akil Thomas (2nd/2018) logged an assist, took a penalty and finished with an even rating as an extra forward one afternoon after lining up as a first line center in a win over the U... Full Story

WJC Summer Showcase; Emmy wins; rookie tournament details; ticket on-sale info

Jon RosenJuly 29, 20190 Comments

AwardsFOX Sports WestProspects and ScoutingVideo6 min read

TICKETS. As shared by the Kings, individual tickets for all 2019-20 home games go on sale on Thursday, August 1. On that date, tickets can be purchased online at LAKINGS.com, AXS.com and by visiting the STAPLES Center box office. American Express® Card Members have received access to purchase ticket... Full Story

Reign add defenseman Ryan Stanton on AHL contract

Zach DooleyJuly 29, 20190 Comments

Contracts and FinancesHockey OperationsOntario ReignRoster Moves3 min read

The Ontario Reign nabbed their veteran defenseman, as they added Ryan Stanton on an AHL contract. Stanton is a veteran of more than 500 professional games, including 120 in the NHL with Chicago, Vancouver and Washington. Stanton spent the past two season’s in the AHL with Pacific Division rival ... Full Story

Matt Moulson heads back east, signs AHL deal with Hershey

Zach DooleyJuly 25, 20190 Comments

Uncategorized3 min read

Happy Trails, Matt Moulson – The veteran winger signed a one-year, AHL contract with the Hershey Bears yesterday afternoon, ending his tenure with the Ontario Reign. Moulson was one of the most successful players in Reign franchise history, with his 28 goals and 62 points setting single-season fr... Full Story

Stevens speaks highly of LA tenure; Moverare loaned; community calendar

Jon RosenJuly 24, 20190 Comments

CommunityProspects and Scouting6 min read

INSIDERS. Thanks for the patience. Took a few days off last week. Had some meetings. Planned, plotted, planned to plot some more. It's the low season, so thanks for your understanding when LAKI slows down for a short period. SAINT STEVENS. Among the topics regularly raised when media are congrega... Full Story

Mason Bergh returns to Ontario on AHL contract

Zach DooleyJuly 18, 20190 Comments

Contracts and FinancesOntario Reign2 min read

The Ontario Reign added their second AHL contracted player of the summer, agreeing to terms with forward Mason Bergh on an AHL deal for the 2019-20 season. Bergh is a familiar face, after he made his professional debut with the Reign last season on an ATO. The six-foot tall forward joined the te... Full Story

Matt Millar joins Kings organization as Reign goaltending development coach

Zach DooleyJuly 18, 20190 Comments

Hockey OperationsOntario Reign2 min read

The Ontario Reign announced today that Matt Millar has joined the organization as the team's goaltending development coach. Those that have attended Kings development camps over the last few summers might recognize Millar, at least by face - The El Segundo, CA native has worked at the camps for ... Full Story

Cal Petersen signs three-year deal; two-way in 19-20, one-way in 20-21, 21-22

Zach DooleyJuly 16, 20190 Comments

Contracts and FinancesOntario ReignRoster Moves4 min read

The LA Kings inked the second-to-last of their restricted free agents today, with goaltender Cal Petersen agreeing to a three-year contract extension, carrying an AAV $858,333. Petersen's deal during the 2019-20 season will be a two-way contract, with years two and three (2020-21, 2021-22) being one... Full Story

Amadio, Roy, Brickley sign for two years; Rempal accepts one-year qualifying offer

Jon RosenJuly 15, 20190 Comments

Uncategorized4 min read

Harry How/Getty ImagesFour restricted free agents re-upped with the LA Kings as Michael Amadio, Matt Roy and Daniel Brickley signed two-year contracts with $700K AAVs and Sheldon Rempal signed a one-year, $874,125 qualifying offer. With the four signings, Adrian Kempe and Cal Petersen remain the tw... Full Story

Kings control Bjornfot destination; Voynov signs with Omsk

Jon RosenJuly 15, 20190 Comments

Prospects and Scouting4 min read

INSIDERS. A fine Monday afternoon to you. Please note that I'm off Tuesday and Wednesday and that Zach Dooley will be driving the limo at LAKI. Several notes: BEAR FOOT CAMP: As shared yesterday, Tobias Bjornfot is headed to rookie camp and training camp with the LA Kings after having signed his ... Full Story

Kings sign Björnfot to three-year ELC; he’ll be at training camp

Zach DooleyJuly 14, 20190 Comments

Contracts and FinancesProspects and Scouting8 min read

Juan Ocampo/NHLIThe Kings announced Sunday that they've signed defenseman Tobias Bjornfot to a three-year, entry-level contract. Bjornfot is the second member of their 2019 draft class to sign with the team after Samuel Fagemo signed earlier this week. Bjornfot was the Kings' second selection (2... Full Story

Fagemo signs three-year ELC; North America-bound in 2020-21

Jon RosenJuly 11, 20190 Comments

Contracts and FinancesProspects and ScoutingVideo10 min read

The LA Kings signed 2019 second round draft pick Samuel Fagemo to a three-year, entry-level contract, the club announced Thursday. Fagemo, who has one season remaining on his current contract with Frölunda HC of the Swedish Hockey League, is expected to make the jump to North America in 2020-21, hoc... Full Story