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CARTRILOGY | Of Jeff Carter’s eight career hat tricks, two have come in Game 2 of Western Conference Final series. The second was on a Wednesday night in Chicago six years ago today, and Carter, like his teammates, had his lines memorized, his part down pat. Spotting their opponents their familiar t... Full Story

Carter wouldn’t be ready if play resumed; Blake’s focus in shaping roster; more

Jon RosenMay 6, 20200 Comments

InjuriesMedia AvailabilityNHL NewsProspects and ScoutingSchedules16 min read

INSIDERS. News! News-y items! Heavy swaths of quotes will follow; the bullet points come first. -- First, as the news shared: News. On today's conference call with reporters, General Manager Rob Blake shared that Jeff Carter isn’t yet healthy and wouldn’t be ready to play were the season to resum... Full Story

March 3: Anderson’s teeth intact; McLellan, Kopitar on recent surge; Roy; Carter

Jon RosenMarch 3, 20200 Comments

AlumniInjuriesPractice notes7 min read

INSIDERS. A few team notes and reflections from a lively skate. Stick taps to Insider Emeritus Jim Fox for standing in for the Todd McLellan and Anze Kopitar scrums, which began after LAKI had to jet from El Segundo. Click here for notes on the life at today’s skate and the lines and pairings that g... Full Story

McLellan post-game quotes; Carter’s attempt to return hits a snag

Jon RosenFebruary 26, 20200 Comments

InjuriesPostgame quotes6 min read

Prior to Wednesday’s 2-1 win over Pittsburgh, Todd McLellan shared that Jeff Carter (lower-body) had previously been slated for a return against the Penguins, but that plan was pushed back when he didn’t respond well to skating on his own on Tuesday at Toyota Sports Performance Center. “We antic... Full Story

Carter LBI, day-to-day; Vilardi debut; 22 games for several players to “figure out” where they fit in

Jon RosenFebruary 20, 20200 Comments

InjuriesMorning Skate NotesRoster Moves6 min read

INSIDERS. Today is a busy day. I have found that all days over the last three weeks have been busy days. Today is especially busy. And not only because the Florida Panthers are in town (7:30 p.m. / FOX Sports West / FOX Sports GO / LA Kings Audio Network), but because there was an absence at today’s... Full Story

Vilardi recalled; Emerson on Vilardi; Carter (lower-body) doesn’t skate, not trade-related

Jon RosenFebruary 20, 20200 Comments

Morning Skate Notes4 min read

Lots more to come on a busy game day, but as expected, forward Gabe Vilardi has been recalled by the LA Kings. More to come after practice. The team's release and some quotes from Director of Player Personnel Nelson Emerson on Vilardi are below. Also, Jeff Carter was absent from today's morning s... Full Story

Honesty, approach and influences spark a career now spans 1,000 games

Jon RosenNovember 16, 20190 Comments

AlumniAwards12 min read

If one were to flip through an archive of photos, videos, and features of Jeff Carter on the beach, it would be easy to make blanket assumptions on his career, his ambitions, his background. Often spotted in attire of various South Bay establishments and community events, and with what appears to be... Full Story

October 16: Scoring chance rates; power play attention; Carter more comfortable?

Jon RosenOctober 16, 20190 Comments

Advanced StatsPractice notes8 min read

Notes time, Insiders. The best kind of notes. Wednesday notes. The Kings skated at 11:00 a.m. on the TSPC ice, but before Todd McLellan’s whistle sounded the start of practice, the second power play unit got some work in. Alec Martinez, Tyler Toffoli, Ilya Kovalchuk, Michael Amadio and Jeff Carte... Full Story

Carter at wing & McLellan’s history with C/W; Bjornfot-Doughty; Brown’s update

Jon RosenSeptember 23, 20190 Comments

Morning Skate NotesProspects and Scouting12 min read

A fine Monday afternoon to you, Insiders. The LA Kings took the TSPC ice shortly before 10:30 a.m., and while they showed the following alignment, there are likely to be changes. First, this morning’s groupings: Iafallo-Kopitar-Brown Kovalchuk-Lizotte-Carter Grundstrom-Amadio-Toffoli Anders... Full Story

Difficult personnel, salary decisions ahead; Carter: “I want to be an L.A. King”

Jon RosenApril 11, 20190 Comments

Contracts and FinancesHockey OperationsTrades8 min read

Jeff Carter on Monday was asked about the coach the team needs at this particular juncture in time. “I mean, I think we need someone’s that going to come in with a strong personality unafraid to hold people accountable and who lays out his plan and makes sure that everybody’s on board,” he said. ... Full Story

Lineups; Kovalchuk; coach relationships (and even the Trash Can Incident)

Jon RosenMarch 23, 20190 Comments

Advanced StatsInjuriesMorning Skate NotesNews Links13 min read

INSIDERS. A good afternoon to you all. THE ANAHEIM DUCKS ARE IN TOWN. They’ll make the second of their two Staples Center visits this season (7:30 p.m. / FOX Sports West / FOX Sports app / LA Kings Audio Network) as the LA Kings will look to claim their first season series from their Freeway Faceof... Full Story

Toffoli, Brown to flip; Phaneuf out; Brodzinski loan; Walker’s new stall; lineup notes

Jon RosenFebruary 14, 20190 Comments

InjuriesMorning Skate NotesOntario Reign8 min read

INSIDERS. Several quick notes on a busy game day. The LA Kings took the Toyota Sports Center ice at 10:00 a.m. for an optional skate. There were line rushes, but because players were absent, they didn’t depict tonight’s true lineup. I am expecting changes, as shared yesterday, and Willie Desjardins ... Full Story

Carter out Tuesday but could return on trip; Desjardins on handling young players

Jon RosenFebruary 5, 20190 Comments

InjuriesMedia Availability3 min read

While speaking with media prior to the game against the New Jersey Devils, LA Kings head coach Willie Desjardins shared that Jeff Carter, who did not return to action after suffering a lower-body injury late in the second period during Monday’s 4-3 overtime win over the New York Rangers, would not p... Full Story