Jeff Carter Archives - LA Kings Insider

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

Jon RosenNovember 16, 20190 Comments

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

Carter day-to-day; Clifford, Wagner in; both recall hits; Campbell, Kovalchuk

Jon RosenDecember 27, 20180 Comments

InjuriesMorning Skate Notes10 min read

INSIDERS. A good afternoon to you on this bridge between Christmas and New Year’s. Enjoy your Thursday and the much more tolerable commute, if you’re headed to or from work today. The Kings were certainly ready to get back to work as the entire team congregated early and had clearly set their watche... Full Story

November 1: Campbell, Budaj opportunity; LaDue out; Carter; analytic look at Philly

Jon RosenNovember 1, 20180 Comments

Advanced StatsInjuriesMorning Skate NotesOpposition9 min read

Insiders. Thank you for the patience over the last several days. Let's get caught up with several important notes that you should be aware of heading into tonight’s game against the Flyers (7:30 p.m. / FOX Sports West / FOX Sports app / LA Kings Audio Network): --Jonathan Quick underwent surgery ... Full Story

Player evaluation: Carter

Jon RosenAugust 20, 20180 Comments

PollsVideo9 min read

Debora Robinson/NHLIJEFF CARTER This season: 27 games, 13 goals, 9 assists, 22 points, 2 penalty minutes, +4 rating, -3.4 CF%Rel, 1.009 PDO, 17:51 time on ice The good: Jeff, Jeff, Jeff, what did they do to you, poor Jeff? An archetype of consistency, routine, leadership, approach, and all deta... Full Story

No resolution imminent in Voynov status; World Championships; injuries

Jon RosenApril 20, 20180 Comments

InjuriesTournaments2 min read

Slava Voynov’s three-year contract with SKA concluded when the St. Petersburg club was dispatched from the Gagarin Cup playoffs by CSKA Moscow earlier this month, and the expectation is that the defenseman who left the United States while facing domestic violence charges will attempt to return to th... Full Story

Recovery Saturday at TSC; Carter, Phaneuf, Kempe quotes

Jon RosenApril 14, 20180 Comments

Media AvailabilityPlayoffsPractice notes11 min read

The LA Kings reconvened at Toyota Sports Center on Saturday morning as their first round series against the Vegas Golden Knights shifted back to Southern California. There was a late arrival at LAX after the double-overtime game, so meetings, workouts and video sessions were pushed back to accommoda... Full Story

Stevens on Carter, LaDue, Colorado’s explosive top line

Jon RosenApril 2, 20180 Comments

Morning Skate Quotes5 min read

On what Jeff Carter has done well production-wise since coming back from his injury: In terms of his offense? He’s a guy that’s got a ton of experience, knows how to win, what it takes to win. If you look at the goals he’s scored, it doesn’t come in one area. He doesn’t score goals just by getting... Full Story