Zach Dooley, Author at LA Kings Insider

Martinez keen on Kings’ ability to keep learning, “up-tempo” adjustments

Zach DooleySeptember 14, 20190 Comments

While he was of several members of the Kings organization ready to move forward after last season, Alec Martinez wasn't ready to simply put what happened entirely in the rear-view mirror. The Michigan native took an intuitive approach to how he looks at the situation for himself and his teammates la... Read More

ROOKIES – San Jose 7, Los Angeles 3 – Recap, plus Stothers quotes

Zach DooleySeptember 10, 20190 Comments

Postgame notesPostgame quotes

The LA Kings concluded the 2019 Rookie Faceoff with a 7-3 defeat against the San Jose Sharks, finishing the event with a 1-2 record overall. San Jose finished with the event's best record, winning all three games it played, followed by Anaheim (2-0-1), Arizona (2-1), Los Angeles, Colorado (1-2) and ... Read More

VIDEO – Post-Game reactions from Thomas, Anderson, Sodergran

Zach DooleySeptember 10, 20190 Comments

Postgame video

Post-Game reactions from Akil Thomas, Mikey Anderson and Johan Sodergran, following this afternoon's 7-3 defeat in the 2019 Rookie Faceoff against San Jose. Akil Thomas Mikey Anderson Johan Sodergran ... Read More

Kupari, Fagemo, Bjornfot adjusting to “faster” game on smaller rink

Zach DooleySeptember 9, 20190 Comments

Prospects and Scouting

Put yourself in the shoes of one of the young, European prospects currently skating with the Los Angeles Kings at Rookie Camp. Or maybe we look at it in layman’s terms. You type on your keyboard at work every day for a year and you're proficient at what you do. Suddenly, your job is moved to ano... Read More

ROOKIES – Los Angeles 6, Colorado 1: Insider takes, plus Eyssimont, Ingham, Strand, Stothers

Zach DooleySeptember 8, 20190 Comments

Postgame notesPostgame quotesPostgame videoProspects and ScoutingUncategorized

The Los Angeles Kings earned their first Rookie Faceoff victory in two seasons, dominating for the better part of 60 minutes in a clinical 6-1 victory over the Colorado Avalanche. Forward Mikey Eyssimont scored two goals, including a highlight reel tally, while linemate Blake Lizotte posted thre... Read More

WATCH: Rookie Faceoff vs. Colorado – Live Stream, Live Blog

Zach DooleySeptember 8, 20190 Comments

Game ThreadsProspects and Scouting

WHO: Los Angeles Kings (0-1-0) vs. Colorado Avalanche (1-0-0) WHAT: Anaheim Rookie Faceoff – Game 2 WHEN: Sunday, September 8 – 1 PM WHERE: FivePoint Arena @ Great Park Ice – Irvine, CA HOW TO FOLLOW: VIDEO: Live Stream Below – AUDIO – Live Stream Only – TWITTER: @lakingsinsider @reigninsider ... Read More

ROOKIES – Anaheim 4, Los Angeles 1: Durzi, Lizotte, Stothers

Zach DooleySeptember 7, 20190 Comments

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The LA Kings opened the 2019 Rookie Faceoff with a 4-1 defeat against the Anaheim Ducks on Saturday evening at FirstPoint Arena at Great Park Ice. The Kings started and ended the game with energy and promise, opening the scoring midway through the first period through Arthur Kaliyev and ending w... Read More

WATCH: Rookie Faceoff vs. Anaheim – Live Stream, Live Blog

Zach DooleySeptember 7, 20190 Comments

Game ThreadsProspects and ScoutingUncategorized

WHO: Los Angeles Kings (0-0-0) vs. Anaheim Ducks (0-0-0) WHAT: Anaheim Rookie Faceoff - Game 1 WHEN: Saturday, September 7 - 5 PM WHERE: FivePoint Arena @ Great Park Ice - Irvine, CA HOW TO FOLLOW: VIDEO: Live Stream Below – AUDIO – Live Stream Only – TWITTER:@reigninsider LIVE STREAM *Not... Read More

Campbell “excited” to ink two-year extension with Kings

Zach DooleySeptember 7, 20190 Comments

Contracts and Finances

As reported earlier today, goaltender Jack Campbell has inked a two-year extension with the Kings. Campbell's new contract, which will begin with the 2020-21 season, carries an AAV of $1.65 million per season. Read more on Campbell's extension from Jon here. Campbell is a great success story wit... Read More

2019 Rookie Faceoff begins today in Irvine: Schedule, Roster, Links

Zach DooleySeptember 7, 20190 Comments

Prospects and Scouting

Hockey Is Back! The Los Angeles Kings rookies begin a three-game slate in the 2019 Rookie Faceoff in Irvine, CA. See below for a hub of information in advance of today's, and this weekend's action. Schedule All games will be played at Great Park Ice in Irvine. The Kings prospects will play ... Read More

Anderson, Durzi ready to go as Kings begin rookie camp

Zach DooleySeptember 6, 20190 Comments

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The Anaheim Rookie Faceoff represents our first taste of hockey for the 2019-20 season. It represents a fresh, new look at players we’ve seen in the past and a first look at how certain players perform in game action, for the first time as members of the LA Kings. Two such members are first-year... Read More

Kings announce roster for 2019 Rookie Faceoff; tournament begins on 9/7

Zach DooleyAugust 22, 20190 Comments

Prospects and Scouting

16 days from now, we will have a hockey game in Southern California! The Kings, alongside the other five teams participating in the 2019 Rookie Faceoff, released their tournament rosters today, which takes place from September 7 - 10 in Irvine, hosted by the Anaheim Ducks. The Colorado Avalanche,... Read More

Kings announce schedule change + Sporting News prospect rankings

Zach DooleyAugust 21, 20190 Comments

CommunityProspects and ScoutingSchedules

Good evening, Insiders! Stepping in this week with Jon out of town. Just a couple of quick housekeeping notes as rookie camp quickly approaches. Schedule Change Another afternoon start......media rejoice! The LA Kings announced a schedule change on the time front today – The Kings game on Sat... Read More