Jon Rosen, Author at LA Kings Insider

Martinez weathers a close call

Jon RosenFebruary 1, 201333 Comments

Alec Martinez suffered a frightening injury while playing for HC TPS in Turku, Finland during the lockout when a slapshot from Tappara defenseman Juha Leimu caught him directly under the visor in November. Coverage of that incident can be found here and here. In Thursday’s game against Nashville,... Read More

Penner’s return?

Jon RosenFebruary 1, 201361 Comments

Practice Quotes

It is likely that there will be a line adjustment for Saturday night’s game in Anaheim. Dustin Penner was in a white practice jersey on Friday, as were Mike Richards and Jeff Carter, which would indicate that the line that provided the Kings some clutch contributions and consistent production during... Read More

Ways to increase goal scoring

Jon RosenFebruary 1, 201311 Comments

Practice Quotes

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The view from Nashville

Jon RosenFebruary 1, 201332 Comments

Opposition

Joshua Cooper provides excellent hockey coverage for The Tennessean, and he has your Nashville-centric recap, along with videos and photos following last night's game. Nashville Predators edge Kings in eight-round shootout Follow Joshua Cooper on Twitter: @JoshuaCooper... Read More

A (belated) introduction

Jon RosenFebruary 1, 2013159 Comments

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In the hustle to get some content out before last night's game, I neglected to post my introduction. So, without further delay... Hello! I’m Jon Rosen, the new writer and editor at LAKingsInsider.com. I’d like to keep this brief, because this isn’t really about me. It’s about you. So much of t... Read More

Postgame Notes: Nashville 2, Los Angeles 1 (SO)

Jon RosenFebruary 1, 201357 Comments

Postgame notes

*After opening a 3-0 shot advantage over Los Angeles, Nashville was held without a shot on goal over the final 16:19 of the first period and was outshot 10-3 after 20 minutes. *The Kings allowed 14 shots on goal Thursday, 11 through regulation. The franchise record for fewest shots on goal allowe... Read More

January 31 Postgame Quotes: Barry Trotz

Jon RosenFebruary 1, 20134 Comments

Postgame quotes

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January 31 Postgame Quotes: Darryl Sutter

Jon RosenJanuary 31, 201313 Comments

Postgame quotes

On his thoughts of the game: “Score more than one goal.” On what it will take to score more than one goal: “Score two.” On Mike Richards’ selection in the shootout: “He’s capable of big plays, and he’s a good shootout guy. I’ve seen it before.” On limiting Nashville to 11 shots in ... Read More

January 31 Postgame Quotes: Jarret Stoll

Jon RosenJanuary 31, 20135 Comments

Postgame quotes

On letting this game go, playing every second night and getting ready to play on the road: “Well, we’ve got to come to practice tomorrow and get on the ice and work on things that we weren’t good at here tonight and look at some video at what we weren’t good at here tonight and improve on it. Tha... Read More

January 31 Postgame Quotes: Dustin Brown

Jon RosenJanuary 31, 20137 Comments

Postgame quotes

On whether he was surprised that the game wasn’t more one-sided, considering the opportunities: “That’s sometimes how it goes. I thought, like I said, we played a pretty good D-game. We had some good offensive chances. Probably not enough. But you get to a shootout, and it’s just that.” On whe... Read More

Game 6: Los Angeles vs Nashville

Jon RosenJanuary 31, 2013395 Comments

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Los Angeles Kings vs Nashville Predators Thursday, January 31, 2013, 7:30 pm Staples Center Referees: Dave Jackson, Gord Dwyer Linesmen: Mark Wheler, Vaughan Rody NAS scratches: D Jonathon Blum, F Brian McGrattan NAS starting lineup: G Pekka Rinne, D Shea Weber, D Scott Hannan, LW ... Read More

Preview: Nashville Predators

Jon RosenJanuary 31, 201379 Comments

Game Preview

This is the first of three meetings between Los Angeles and Nashville this season. After tonight, the two teams will meet on Thursday, February 7 at Bridgestone Arena and on Monday, March 4 at Staples Center. Last year, the Kings finished 3-1-0 against the Predators, going 2-0-0 at home and 1-1-0... Read More

Former King Clune ready to face L.A.

Jon RosenJanuary 31, 201345 Comments

Opposition

Former Los Angeles Kings forward Rich Clune, who previously cleared waivers in October, 2010, was claimed on waivers by the Nashville Predators on January 15, the same day that former Kings prospect Thomas Hickey was claimed by the New York Islanders. Prior to this season, Clune’s entire NHL regu... Read More