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March 23 postgame quotes: Kopitar, Richards

James NicholsonMarch 23, 20150 Comments

Anze Kopitar, on whether this was their best game recently: Yeah, in the last five, seven games I think. It was huge. We knew that the start of this road trip was going to be huge and I guess on the paper it was supposed to be the easiest game just because they’re not in a playoff position, but the... Read More

Richards ready for return after 24-game absence

Jon RosenMarch 23, 20150 Comments

Morning Skate Quotes

The Los Angeles Kings didn’t really tip their hands towards any real lineup updates on Monday morning. Only Martin Jones took the ice for the optional skate, so it wasn’t possible to gauge tonight’s starter by the goalie who exited the ice first. There were no real line rushes, so it’s still difficu... Read More

Richards: “If you’re not here, you work to get back”

Jon RosenMarch 22, 20150 Comments

Practice Quotes

Today’s Los Angeles Kings roster move made more noise than a typical mid-March transaction as two-time Stanley Cup winner Mike Richards, who was placed on waivers on January 26 and assigned to AHL-Manchester the following day, was recalled by the club in the thick of a playoff race. According to ... Read More

March 22 practice notes: Richards, Pearson, Toffoli

Jon RosenMarch 22, 20150 Comments

Injuries

Good afternoon from New Jersey, where the Kings have arrived back at the hotel following a full team practice at the Prudential Center. If you've been following along, there was nothing of note that happened at today's practice. Nothing to see here... ...oh, other than the fact that Mike Rich... Read More

Richards recalled, practices with team

Jon RosenMarch 22, 20150 Comments

Practice notesRoster Moves

The Kings officially recalled Mike Richards on Sunday. The roster move materialized after it had become clear in the latter stages of his assignment to Manchester that the veteran center would be a strong candidate for a late-season recall. No corresponding roster move was made. In 16 games with ... Read More

Stoll still being evaluated; no call-ups imminent

Jon RosenMarch 15, 20150 Comments

InjuriesPractice notesRoster Moves

Alec Martinez was the only King who took the ice at Toyota Sports Center on Sunday and treated a heavy contingent of fans to a conditioning skate and some puck handling and shooting work. There's no exact timetable for Martinez's return from "concussion-like symptoms," though it's likely that he won... Read More

Mike Richards training at TSC this week, no move coming

Jon RosenMarch 11, 20150 Comments

Roster Moves

I've received several notices on Twitter that Mike Richards has been seen on the ice at Toyota Sports Center. A stick tap to those who have messaged me with the updates, but there's no huge story here. Richards is taking part in private physical testing and training before returning to Manchester... Read More

Lombardi addresses team’s winning streak

Jon RosenFebruary 26, 20150 Comments

InjuriesMedia Availability

When Dean Lombardi spoke with reporters on a conference call Wednesday afternoon, there was a considerable amount of discussion about Andrej Sekera, the trade market and the environment in which the Kings decided to make a significant personnel move. Part of that environment is the eight-game win... Read More

Audio: Manchester coach Mike Stothers joins LAKI

Jon RosenFebruary 1, 20150 Comments

AudioManchester Monarchs

At the time of this interview, the Manchester Monarchs led the Eastern Conference with 60 points - though they've since ceded the top spot to the Syracuse Crunch, who have won four in a row. Speaking on behalf of the Monarchs' success is Head Coach Mike Stothers, who joined LA Kings Insider at Satur... Read More

Richards not joining team at White House; Schultz TBD

Jon RosenJanuary 31, 20150 Comments

The White House

A team spokesman informed LA Kings Insider on Saturday night that Mike Richards will not be joining the Kings at the White House in commemoration of the team's 2013-14 Stanley Cup championship. Richards passed through waivers and was assigned to AHL-Manchester earlier in the week. At the time of ... Read More

January 31 morning skate notes, O’Connell on Richards’ debut

Jon RosenJanuary 31, 20150 Comments

Manchester MonarchsMorning Skate NotesVideo

Good morning from the team hotel in Boston, where we've returned from the morning skate and removed our heavy jackets. Lines! Clifford - Kopitar - Brown King - Carter - Toffoli Gaborik - Stoll - Lewis Nolan - Shore - Williams Muzzin - Doughty Regehr - Martinez McNabb - Greene Notes!... Read More

Friday evening links: January 30

Jon RosenJanuary 30, 20150 Comments

Kings OperationsNews LinksOutdoor Game

Good evening from Boston, where it's very cold. I'll save the weather report for tomorrow's Good Morning post, but snow flurries are falling and there's a blanket of white everywhere. Notes and links to some interesting stories around The Kingdom: -It's press release-official: The Ontario Reig... Read More

Carter on Richards, upcoming stretch of hockey

Jon RosenJanuary 27, 20150 Comments

Practice QuotesRoster Moves

It’s not exactly a secret that Mike Richards and Jeff Carter are friends; the two were born six weeks apart, were drafted in the first round of the 2003 NHL Draft, played OHL hockey against each other and made their professional debuts during the Philadelphia Phantoms’ 2005 championship run. They we... Read More