Bettman, Daly field questions on Return To Play Plan; ’97 State of the Franchise photos
Kings-Sabres goalie wranglin' and a Brian MacLellan quote on ex-roomie Jim Fox, too
John Stevens
“I always feel like I owe the game,” said John Stevens, who returns tonight
Brian Babineau/NHLIThere’s no real way to encapsulate a coaching approach in several pithy sentences. There are varying methods towards maximizing players’ skill sets, some more abrasive and direct than others, others more encouraging and positive. “The player’s got to know you care about them,” To... Full Story
January 8: Comings and goings; Stevens on Scuderi; Larry David on Kaapo Kakko
INSIDERS. A fine afternoon to you from the remnants of Dallas’ morning skate, where a bunch of us had the pleasure of catching up with John Stevens. More on John and several other bits in advance of tonight’s game against the Stars (7:00 p.m. / NBCSN / NBC Sports App / LA Kings Audio Network).
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Stevens speaks highly of LA tenure; Moverare loaned; community calendar
INSIDERS. Thanks for the patience. Took a few days off last week. Had some meetings. Planned, plotted, planned to plot some more. It's the low season, so thanks for your understanding when LAKI slows down for a short period.
SAINT STEVENS. Among the topics regularly raised when media are congrega... Full Story
Stevens a Star, Scherbak to KHL (reports); Imoo moves on; FSW/LAK emmy nods
STEVENS STARRED | This seems to be a great fit. From yesterday:
It’s been speculated for some time now, but John Stevens will be joining the DAL coaching staff. Played with Jim Montgomery at AHL Philadelphia and coached his son at USHL Dubuque.— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) June 11, 201... Full Story
Watch: Willie Desjardins’ first LA Kings press conference; additional coverage
For those who may have missed yesterday's coverage or would like to get a good handle about Willie Desjardins' objectives on his first week of the job, LA Kings production has his Monday press conference in its entirety:
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Stevens, Nachbaur take fall for team’s 4-8-1 start, poor emotional investment
The LA Kings relieved head coach John Stevens and assistant coach Don Nachbaur of their duties on Sunday, naming Willie Desjardins the team’s interim head coach and Marco Sturm as an assistant coach.
“This is a critical time in our season and our results to date have fallen well below our expecta... Full Story
Willie Desjardins named Interim Head Coach, Sturm an assistant – Blake Quotes
Per the LA Kings official press release earlier today, Head Coach John Stevens and Assistant Coach Don Nachbaur have been relieved of their duties. Willie Desjardins has been named the new Kings interim head coach, while Marco Sturm has been named as an assistant coach.
In his remarks, Blake sai... Full Story
Stevens, Nachbaur relieved of their duties; release coming
The LA Kings have relieved head coach John Stevens and assistant coach Don Nachbaur of their duties, the team confirmed Sunday morning. The news was first reported by Helene Elliott of the LA Times.
The Kings, 4-8-1 through their first 13 games, rank last in the NHL with nine points and a minus-... Full Story
November 3 Rapid Reaction: Kings 4, Blue Jackets 1
Post-game Quotes
John Stevens, on what he liked most about the team’s effort tonight:
I just liked the way we came out and played the game. Our preparation of the play of the game on the checking side of things, fast, set us up to really play fast with the puck and I thought the changes we made o... Full Story
November 1 Rapid Reaction (feat. Jesse Cohen): Flyers 5, Kings 2
Rapid Reaction, feat. Jesse Cohen:
Post-game Quotes
John Stevens, on the inability to equalize in the third period after building momentum:
We put ourselves in position where we were chasing the game. We were a step behind. I thought we had good momentum at the end of the period there. T... Full Story
November 1: Campbell, Budaj opportunity; LaDue out; Carter; analytic look at Philly
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
October 28 Rapid Reaction (feat. Robert Morales): Kings 4, Rangers 3
Rapid Reaction, feat. Robert Morales of the Southern California News Group:
Post-game Quotes
John Stevens, on how much of a “relief” the win was:
It’s kind of ironic, I though number 17 was outstanding tonight. It’s tough. It seems like we’ve done some good things along the way, and it j... Full Story