Jon Rosen, Author at LA Kings Insider

February 22 practice quotes: Anze Kopitar

Jon RosenFebruary 22, 201317 Comments

On the team’s recent even strength play: “Yeah, I think it’s coming around…We had a tough 35 minutes in Chicago, and after that we woke up and had a decent period – the third period in Chicago – so that was good. After that, I think we were starting to play solid hockey again.” ... Read More

February 22 practice quotes: Alec Martinez

Jon RosenFebruary 22, 201315 Comments

Uncategorized

Alec Martinez suffered his upper-body injury during the first period of a 4-1 win at St. Louis on February 11. Upon returning home from that trip, Head Coach Darryl Sutter said “he’ll be at least a week. At least.” Martinez has been skating on his own but is yet to rejoin his teammates for official ... Read More

February 22 practice quotes: Darryl Sutter

Jon RosenFebruary 22, 201357 Comments

Practice Quotes

On whether he’s encouraged by the results from a young defense over the last two games: “It’s about our team, not about our young defense. If you keep the goals against down, you have a chance to win. If you don’t, you don’t.” ... Read More

February 22 practice notes

Jon RosenFebruary 22, 201359 Comments

Practice notes

I'll have some steady content on the blog this afternoon, so keep checking back as I continue to transcribe some quotes in preparation for tomorrow's matinee against Colorado. ... Read More

No Martinez on the ice

Jon RosenFebruary 22, 201382 Comments

Practice notes

Alec Martinez has not taken the ice at the Toyota Sports Center this morning as he looks to return from an upper body injury suffered in St. Louis on February 11. More to come following today's practice.... Read More

A conversation with Michael Futa

Jon RosenFebruary 21, 2013201 Comments

Prospects and Scouting

Michael Futa, Kings Co-Director of Amateur Scouting, spoke with LA Kings Insider in Edmonton on Tuesday on the scouting staff’s preparations for the upcoming NHL draft and what he saw out of Curtis Lazar, a potential first round draft pick who led the Edmonton Oil Kings with two goals in a 6-0 win o... Read More

The view from Calgary

Jon RosenFebruary 21, 201359 Comments

Opposition

Calgary Herald George Johnson won the Lede of the Night with this observation, in reference to Darryl Sutter’s hangover quote following yesterday’s morning skate: “Late last night, his counterpart, Bob Hartley, probably needed a few good stiff drinks,” said Johnson, who came away impressed by the... Read More

Waking up with the Kings: February 21

Jon RosenFebruary 21, 2013156 Comments

Game story

-Yes, I am aware that it is not exactly an early morning and “Waking up with the Kings” sounds slack when it’s posted at 11 am. Think of this as “Sleeping in with the Kings.” Actually, that sounds strange. Forget I said anything. ... Read More

February 20 postgame notes

Jon RosenFebruary 20, 201395 Comments

Practice notes

Quick postgame notes: -The Kings won 40 of 62 faceoffs (65%). Mike Richards was 9-for-14 (64%), Anze Kopitar was 14-for-22 (64%), Jarret Stoll was 11-for-16 (69%), Jeff Carter was 6-for-8 (75%), and Colin Fraser was 0-for-2. -Jarret Stoll’s three blocked shots led the Kings and represented the... Read More

February 20 postgame quotes: Jeff Carter

Jon RosenFebruary 20, 201327 Comments

Postgame quotes

On the team’s recent performances: “A lot of guys stepped up their game…One player’s not going to win a game, right? We’ve got a lot of guys that are filling a lot of roles for us and doing a lot of things, and it’s starting to show with some wins” ... Read More

February 20 postgame quotes: Drew Doughty

Jon RosenFebruary 20, 201316 Comments

Postgame quotes

On the strong defensive effort over the previous two games: “Yeah, the goalies both played great the last two games. The defense has been doing well. We’re playing well defensively. It starts with moving pucks well. We’re doing a good job with that. We’re getting pucks up to the forwards and lettin... Read More

February 20 postgame quotes: Jonathan Bernier

Jon RosenFebruary 20, 201349 Comments

Postgame quotes

Jonathan Bernier stopped 26 of 27 shots and was the Kings' best penalty killer in Wednesday's 3-1 win over Calgary. He has won three consecutive starts for the first time since March 11, 15 and 29, 2011 and for the third time in his career. ... Read More

Game 15: Los Angeles at Calgary

Jon RosenFebruary 20, 2013670 Comments

Game Threads

Los Angeles Kings 3, Calgary Flames 1 Final SOG: LAK – 33, CGY – 27 PP: LAK – 0/1, CGY – 0/4 Third Period 4) LAK - Jeff Carter (8) (Mike Richards, Kyle Clifford), 8:27 Second Period No Scoring First Period 1) LAK - Dustin Brown (4) (Anze Kopitar, Rob Scuderi), 6:15 2) CGY - T.J. Brodie (1) (Jaro... Read More