Lisa Dillman Archives - LA Kings Insider

Good evening from the Ottawa suburbs. The LA Kings practiced at nearby Canadian Tire Center at noon; everyone was accounted for, and no changes to any lines or pairings were apparent. The skate opened up with the closest thing we’ve seen to Calvinball. “It was everybody-on-everybody,” Todd McLellan ... Full Story

Kupari, Sodergran at development camp; Panarin (again); NHL Draft; Tony Babcock

LA Kings InsiderJune 6, 20190 Comments

News LinksNHL NewsPhotographyProspects and Scouting5 min read

DEVELOPERS DEVELOPERS DEVELOPERS DEVELOPERS | More on Development Camp. Rasmus Kupari (1st / 2018) and Johan Södergran (6th / 2018) are both expected to attend. This is more of a confirmation than any breaking news, but both players were unable to participate in rookie and training camp in September... Full Story

Toffoli sick, doesn’t skate; line rushes; Sharks without Karlsson, Pavelski; links

LA Kings InsiderMarch 20, 20190 Comments

Lineup ChangesPractice notes4 min read

INSIDERS. Several quick notes and links before we get to the meat of today's coverage. The LA Kings returned from their recovery day and began assembling on the Toyota Sports Center ice prior to 10:00 a.m. Before the skate opened up with a good dose of line rushes, Alex Iafallo, Carl Grundstrom, ... Full Story

January 12 Rapid Reaction (feat. Lisa Dillman): Kings 5, Penguins 2

LA Kings InsiderJanuary 12, 20190 Comments

Postgame notesPostgame quotesPostgame videoRapid Reaction9 min read

Rapid Reaction, feat. Lisa Dillman of The Athletic Post-game Quotes Willie Desjardins, on where this win ranks amidst the team’s recent play Well, it was a good win. We had two good periods, for sure. That’s a good team. I guess tonight, it’s the best one. We’ve been in a little bit of a ... Full Story

Kovalchuk: Notes, bullet points, links

LA Kings InsiderJune 23, 20180 Comments

Contracts and FinancesVideo6 min read

Finally, it’s time to get back to Ilya Kovalchuk after a busy day in Dallas. Several notes. --By now you’ve probably read and heard about the impetus behind bringing Kovalchuk on board. Offense! The Kings, though improved in the regular season, need it. We all saw the playoff series. Power play! ... Full Story

NHL.com 31-in-31 series profiles Kings

LA Kings InsiderAugust 14, 20170 Comments

News LinksVideo2 min read

Good news, everyone! NHL.com is profiling all 31 NHL teams, and Monday, August 14 is L.A. Kings day. Huzzah! "I wouldn't have taken the job here if I didn't think we could win," John Stevens told Lisa Dillman. "This is not the same team that won two Cups. But there are an awful lot of pieces that... Full Story

Videos: Gretzky, Robitaille, On the Bench; ESPN.com Kings story

LA Kings InsiderAugust 10, 20170 Comments

FOX Sports WestNews LinksNHL NewsTradesVideo4 min read

VIDEOS. Jeff Carter eschews brash, explosive celebrations for a more satisfied restraint when he scores. There's a familiar fist pump, which is often saved for overtime or the shootout, but so many of his celebrations are like this one: Stick in the air, arm around a teammate, bench fly by, p... Full Story

No surgery for Quick, but still long-term timetable

LA Kings InsiderOctober 19, 20160 Comments

Injuries1 min read

After meeting with several doctors, Jonathan Quick and the Los Angeles Kings have chosen a course of action that does not include surgery, opting instead for a different "procedure" on Tuesday, according to hockey operations. He remains out long-term and indefinitely, though Lisa Dillman of the LA T... Full Story

Audio: LAKI joins Kings Men Podcast

LA Kings InsiderMay 13, 20160 Comments

Audio0 min read

A top of the morning to you, Insiders. If you're about to begin your commute to work and have 27 minutes, why not spend them with Lisa Dillman, Jesse Cohen and me? On this Kings Men Podcast, Lisa and I discuss the impending Darryl Sutter announcement that she reported on Thursday - you'll want to be... Full Story

October 11 Sunday notes, links: Schultz, Richards, Reign

LA Kings InsiderOctober 11, 20150 Comments

AlumniOntario ReignProspects and Scouting3 min read

-Per the usual crew, Jeff Schultz has been placed on waivers. Should he clear, the Kings will assign him to AHL-Ontario, according to hockey ops, and no corresponding move will be made at this time. This clears up a little bit of a path for Derek Forbort to earn some playing time should a need arise... Full Story

August 31: Monday afternoon links

LA Kings InsiderAugust 31, 20150 Comments

News LinksNHL News6 min read

Good morning afternoon, Insiders. Hockey in late August: It's kind of like watching paint dry. Speaking of which... White before Labor Day. @STAPLESCenter gettin' did pic.twitter.com/YMdIRZajdf— LA Kings (@LAKings) August 31, 2015 There is daylight at the end of the long, dark tunn... Full Story

Reports: Stoll’s felony charge reduced to misdemeanors

LA Kings InsiderJune 25, 20150 Comments

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Via these notes from Lisa Dillman of the LA Times, Jarret Stoll's felony charge has been dismissed. He is now being charged with two misdemeanor counts: One tweet did not go through - Stoll charge reduced to two misdemeanors Felony charge dismissed— lisa dillman (@reallisa) June 25, 20... Full Story

Reports: Stoll charged with one felony count

LA Kings InsiderJune 22, 20150 Comments

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As first reported by Rich Hammond, Lisa Dillman and Kimberly de la Cruz, Jarret Stoll has been charged with one felony count of possession of a controlled substance by Clark County, Nevada. The charge stems from Stoll's April 17 arrest at the MGM Grand's Wet Republic pool in Las Vegas. Though gel... Full Story