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AHL targeting February 5 as start date for 2020-21 season

By Zach Dooley For LAKingsInsider.comOctober 28, 20200 Comments

Ontario ReignProspects and Scouting2 min read

Some important news this afternoon from the American Hockey League - The league has announced that it is targeting February 5 as a start date for the 2020-21 AHL season. From the league's official release - SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … American Hockey League President and CEO Scott Howson has announ... Full Story

Kings extend Imama, Strand on one-year contracts

By Zach Dooley For LAKingsInsider.comOctober 19, 20200 Comments

Contracts and FinancesOntario ReignRoster Moves3 min read

The LA Kings announced earlier today that the organization has re-signed forward Boko Imama and defenseman Austin Strand to one-year, two-way contracts for the 2020-21 season. The deals for both players carry an AAV of $735,000 at the NHL level. The 6-1, 220-pound Imama who recorded 14 points (4... Full Story

Kings sign Mark Alt and Troy Grosenick to one-year contracts

By Zach Dooley For LAKingsInsider.comOctober 10, 20200 Comments

Contracts and FinancesRoster MovesUncategorized2 min read

The LA Kings have signed defenseman Mark Alt and goaltender Troy Grosenick to one-year, two-way contracts worth $700K at the NHL level. Alt joins the Kings from the Colorado Avalanche organization, where he has played since the midway point of the 2017-18 season. The 6-4 defenseman has spent the... Full Story

Kings qualify Strand and Imama

By Zach Dooley For LAKingsInsider.comOctober 7, 20200 Comments

Ontario Reign1 min read

The LA Kings announced earlier today that the team has issued qualifying offers to defenseman Austin Strand and forward Boko Imama. Strand, 23, has skated in 84 games over the past two seasons with the Ontario Reign, collecting 33 points (15-18-33). Strand’s 15 goals are tied for fourth most in ... Full Story

Kings re-sign Luff, Eyssimont to one-year contracts

By Zach Dooley For LAKingsInsider.comOctober 5, 20200 Comments

Uncategorized3 min read

The LA Kings announced this afternoon that the organization has re-signed forwards Matt Luff and Mikey Eyssimont to one-year contracts. Each player's new deal will carry a $700K AAV at the NHL level. Luff has split the last two seasons between the NHL and the AHL, collecting 16 points (9-7-16) f... Full Story

Reign add Jack Sadek, plus Nick and Jack Poehling on AHL deals

By Zach Dooley For LAKingsInsider.comOctober 1, 20200 Comments

Contracts and FinancesOntario Reign1 min read

The Ontario Reign announced this afternoon that they have signed defenseman Jack Sadek, as well as forwards Nick and Jack Poehling, to two-way, AHL contracts for the 2020-21 season. The trio become the fifth, sixth and seventh players signed by the Reign this offseason, joining Nick Halloran, Br... Full Story

LA Kings Announce 2020 NHL Draft Coverage

LA Kings InsiderOctober 1, 20200 Comments

Uncategorized3 min read

The LA Kings enter the 2020 NHL Draft with the second overall selection and 11 picks in total. The draft will be held virtually for the first time and take place over two days beginning with Round 1 at 4 p.m. PT on Tuesday, Oct. 6, and Rounds 2-7 starting at 8:30 a.m. PT on Wednesday, Oct. 7. NBCSN ... Full Story

New Episode: Black & White – S5.E9 The Pause

LA Kings InsiderSeptember 25, 20200 Comments

Uncategorized0 min read

The day sports shut down. Reflect on the shutdown due to COVID-19 with the LA Kings and the path forward in the latest Black & White presented by Spectrum. ... Full Story

Reign Notebook, September 16

By Zach Dooley For LAKingsInsider.comSeptember 16, 20200 Comments

NotebooksOntario Reign4 min read

Insiders! How about a quick offseason notebook. First off, for those who didn't know, I've been away for the last couple of weeks for my wedding in New York. For those that did, thank you to everyone who reached out, it was much appreciated! Introducing The Dooleyweds 👫Thanks to every... Full Story

Importance of Loaning Players to European Clubs

By Eddie Fischermann For LAKingsInsider.comSeptember 9, 20200 Comments

Hockey OperationsKings OperationsUncategorized5 min read

The LA Kings are committed to injecting talented youth into their lineup over the next few seasons and under normal circumstances, this is the time of year when younger players typically start returning to their respective NHL cities to skate with teammates and set their sights on competing for a ro... Full Story

LA Kings Loan Grundstrom and Moverare

LA Kings InsiderSeptember 8, 20200 Comments

Uncategorized1 min read

Over the weekend, the LA Kings loaned forward Carl Grundstrom to IF Bjorkloven and Jacob Moverare to Saipa (Liiga). They are both eligible to rejoin the organization for the 2020-21 season. Grundstrom, who signed a contract extension with the Kings last week, registered four points (0-4=4) in 13 ... Full Story

LA Kings Loan Johan Sodergran to Almtuna IS

LA Kings InsiderAugust 29, 20200 Comments

Uncategorized0 min read

The LA Kings have loaned forward Johan Sodergran to Almtuna IS (Allsvenskan), according to Vice President and General Manager Rob Blake. He is eligible to rejoin the organization for the 2020-21 season. Sodergran tallied seven points (2-5=7) in 48 games last season with Ontario (AHL), his first p... Full Story

Wroblewski the latest NTDP coach to make the jump to pro ranks

By Jon Gomez For LAKingsInsider.comAugust 21, 20200 Comments

CoachingOntario ReignUncategorized8 min read

Southern California is a place many dream of calling home, and few have the privilege to do so. For John Wroblewski, new head coach of the Ontario Reign, it is almost an after-thought when it comes to his new role. “(Southern California) is a nice bonus,” he explained to media during a confere... Full Story