2021 - LA Kings Insider

It has been more than 400 days since we’ve seen an LA Kings game at STAPLES Center with fans in the stands. That number, which has been increasing and open ended since March 11, 2020, finally comes to an end tomorrow evening, as the Kings host the Anaheim Ducks in front of live fans for the firs... Full Story

Practice 4/19 – Power-play work, Kempe on linemates, Matt Roy, McLellan on Marleau

By Zach Dooley For LAKingsInsider.comApril 19, 20210 Comments

Practice notesPractice QuotesVideo9 min read

For the second straight day, the Kings held a full-team practice at Toyota Sports Performance Center……just feels weird saying that, doesn’t it? Yesterday and today are the first time the Kings have had consecutive practice days since the break between the games on March 24 in San Jose and March 2... Full Story

In The Nick Of Time – Favorites Of The Favorites

Nick Nickson For LAKingsInsider.comApril 19, 20210 Comments

40 Years With Nick1 min read

Welcome to episode four of In The Nick Of Time, as we celebrate Nick Nickson’s career with the Kings. Hall of Fame play-by-play broadcaster Nick Nickson is in his 40th season with the LA Kings, after he joined the organization in 1981. Nickson, the 2015 recipient of the Foster Hewitt Award, o... Full Story

Practice 4/18 – Unexpected practice time, areas of emphasis, Roy/Bjornfot, Wolanin video

By Zach Dooley For LAKingsInsider.comApril 18, 20210 Comments

Practice notesPractice QuotesVideo6 min read

Insiders, good day to you from m̶o̶r̶n̶i̶n̶g̶ ̶s̶k̶a̶t̶e̶ PRACTICE in D̶e̶n̶v̶e̶r̶ EL SEGUNDO! Following the alteration of the team's schedule on Friday, the Kings returned to the ice this morning at Toyota Sports Performance Center after an off day yesterday. An off day followed by a practic... Full Story

Teammates, Coaches & Management reflect on Jeff Carter

By Zach Dooley For LAKingsInsider.comApril 17, 20210 Comments

Feature StoriesRoster Moves6 min read

When a player with the stature, importance and emotional ties that Jeff Carter had within the LA Kings organization departs, it’s natural to be a big topic of conversation. Carter was a massive part of the 2012 and 2014 Stanley Cups, and has been a staple for the Kings at the forward position ev... Full Story

Remote Reactions, Pt.2 – Going behind the scenes with the BSW Broadcast Team

By Zach Dooley For LAKingsInsider.comApril 17, 20210 Comments

Bally Sports WestFOX Sports West9 min read

Earlier this season, we asked the voices of the LA Kings about how their jobs have been changed and affected by the remote broadcasting of game. Today, we go behind the scenes, and take a look at how the backend of the production has been impacted. Steven “Hoover” Dorfman, Joel Goodling and Mike Has... Full Story

NHL announces postponement of LAK/COL games this weekend

By Zach Dooley For LAKingsInsider.comApril 16, 20210 Comments

Schedules1 min read

The NHL announced this afternoon that both Kings - Avalanche games this weekend in Denver have been postponed, due to a third Avalanche player entering the NHL's COVID-19 protocol. Make-up dates for these games have not been announced at this time. Earlier today, both the Kings and Avalanche ann... Full Story

Angeles Analysis – Series 23 vs. Vegas

By Zach Dooley For LAKingsInsider.comApril 15, 20210 Comments

Angeles Analysis7 min read

This week, the LA Kings hosted one of the best teams in the NHL in the Vegas Golden Knights. Across two games played, both victories for the visitors, it was pretty clear why they are regarded as such. On Monday, Vegas flipped the script, quickly, after what was a promising first half of the gam... Full Story

In his first season in North America, Samuel Fagemo is settled in, and performing, with Ontario

By Jack Jablonski For LAKingsInsider.comApril 15, 20210 Comments

Feature StoriesOntario ReignProspects and Scouting6 min read

Still amidst this unique season as a result of COVID-19, often overlooked among those impacted in professional sports are the athletes themselves. We as fans have missed watching the Kings and Reign in person for the long year-plus months that was. Yet, during those Kingless and Reignless months saw... Full Story

FINAL – Kings 2, Golden Knights 6 – Moore, McLellan

By Zach Dooley For LAKingsInsider.comApril 14, 20210 Comments

Postgame notesPostgame quotesPostgame videoVideo7 min read

The Golden Knights completed the two-game sweep over the LA Kings this week at STAPLES Center, scoring early and often in a 6-2 victory, the final head-to-head matchup of the season. Vegas jumped out to a two-goal advantage from a first period that featured four total goals. The Golden Knights s... Full Story

Game Thread – Kings vs. Golden Knights, 4/14

By Zach Dooley For LAKingsInsider.comApril 14, 20210 Comments

Game Threads1 min read

Los Angeles Kings 2, Vegas Golden Knights 6 FINAL Game Previews: LA Kings Insider – NHL.com – Vegas Golden Knights NBC Sports Live Stream Pre-Game Live Show (Call-In 877-KINGS20) SOG: LAK – 22 VGK – 32 PP: LAK – 1/1 VGK – 0/1 First Period 1. VGK – Tomas Nosek (8) - (Alec Martinez, Shea The... Full Story

4/14 Preview – Team Vitals, Bjornfot out, “intensity & aggression”, 23 to 11, Maatta

By Zach Dooley For LAKingsInsider.comApril 14, 20210 Comments

Game PreviewGame PreviewsMorning Skate NotesMorning Skate QuotesVideos8 min read

WHO: Los Angeles Kings (16-19-6) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (28-11-2) WHAT: NHL REGULAR SEASON GAME WHEN: Wednesday, April 14 @ 7:00 PM Pacific WHERE: STAPLES Center – Los Angeles, CA HOW TO FOLLOW: VIDEO: NBC Sports Live – AUDIO – iHeart Radio – TWITTER: @DooleyLAK TONIGHT’S MATCHUP: The Kin... Full Story

Practice Notes, 4/13 – Looking at the power play, McLellan quotes, Bjornfot skates

By Zach Dooley For LAKingsInsider.comApril 13, 20210 Comments

Practice notesPractice Quotes6 min read

The Kings returned to the ice this afternoon for practice at Toyota Sports Performance Center, in between games against the Vegas Golden Knights. Last night’s lineup saw a direct substitution with Carl Grundstrom entering in place of Jeff Carter, now of the Pittsburgh Penguins. Today’s groupings... Full Story