Mikey Anderson Archives - LA Kings Insider

Despite unique circumstances, Minnesota game still special for Mikey Anderson

By Zach Dooley For LAKingsInsider.comJanuary 28, 20210 Comments

Teammates, roommates and fellow Minnesotans Mikey Anderson and Blake Lizotte have had vastly different NHL homecomings in their home state of Minnesota. Lizotte, who made the Kings out of training camp last season, returned to Minnesota for an early-season game in October 2019. Though the Kings ... Full Story

Kings focus on situations, special teams on Day 4, plus Carter & Anderson notes

By Zach Dooley For LAKingsInsider.comJanuary 4, 20210 Comments

Media AvailabilityTraining Camp8 min read

The LA Kings were back at it this afternoon at Toyota Sports Performance Center, as they picked up after a day off. Group A consisted of 16 forwards, eight defensemen and two goaltenders, listed here in this morning’s article. The first half of the skate consisted of a variation on 2-on-1, 2-on-... Full Story

April 8, 2020 | Day 41 | Vancouver anniversary, quotes; Mikey Anderson video, links

By Zach Dooley For LAKingsInsider.comApril 22, 20200 Comments

CoachingCommunityVideo14 min read

INSIDERS. A fine early afternoon to you. News, notes, links and deep thoughts from LAKI and ORI are below. Lots more to come later today and throughout the week about the Teams For LA fund to benefit the Mayor’s Fund for Los Angeles. AND BOB MILLER, GET ON MY BACK, BECAUSE I'M GOING TO BE CARRYIN... Full Story

Doughty discusses state of the game, routine under quarantine; offers rare post-hockey glimpse

LA Kings InsiderApril 14, 20200 Comments

CommunityMedia AvailabilityNHL News16 min read

John Crouch/Icon SportswireMonday’s Drew Doughty conference call began and evolved like so many Doughty scrums. There was a mature open to the call that even veered towards standoffish when he rejected a lay-up of a question about teammates he’d avoid quarantining with. But T-Rex doesn’t want to... Full Story

Former coach Tom Webster passes away at 71; condolences for Bowkus; more from McLellan

LA Kings InsiderApril 10, 20200 Comments

AlumniCoachingMedia Availability20 min read

INSIDERS. Several notes to pass along. First, as the hockey world expressed its warmth and condolences to the Bowkus family this past week, there were a few figures and friends whose kind words didn’t make it into the final story. They range from Trent Yawney, a teammate of Bowkus’ in Saskatoon, to ... Full Story

Todd McLellan post-game quotes; Kings-Avs post-game notes, highlights

LA Kings InsiderMarch 9, 20200 Comments

Postgame notesPostgame quotesPostgame videoVideo10 min read

Todd McLellan, on whether the team is winning with a similar formula each night: Yeah, and usually that’s a sign of a pretty good team when you can just repeat over and over again. Good goaltending, good team play. I did feel or think – and I’d have to review it – but I thought the game got away fr... Full Story

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

LA Kings InsiderMarch 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

February 29: McLellan postgame; Mikey, Joey Anderson quotes and video

LA Kings InsiderFebruary 29, 20200 Comments

Postgame notesPostgame quotesVideo9 min read

Todd McLellan, on the win and Mikey Anderson’s play: Well, the win first, because the team always comes first. Happy that the group found a way. I thought we had many opportunities offensively to score more than one or two, but defensively we gave up a lot. They had a lot of opportunities and Quick... Full Story

“Everything he does has a purpose.” Mikey Anderson to debut against Devils, brother Joey

LA Kings InsiderFebruary 28, 20200 Comments

Morning Skate NotesMorning Skate QuotesOntario ReignProspects and Scouting12 min read

If only our own plans and logistics came together with such serendipity as they did for the Anderson family. When Mikey Anderson debuts against his brother Joey, a New Jersey Devils forward 11 months his senior, he will do so in front of their sister, their parents, and a very close family friend... Full Story

Anderson recalled; he’ll debut vs New Jersey, and his brother, Joey

LA Kings InsiderFebruary 28, 20200 Comments

Prospects and ScoutingRoster Moves2 min read

Shared on radio, Twitter and LAKI that Mikey Anderson's recall was imminent, and lo, it has come to be. The LA Kings defenseman, who captained the United States to a silver medal and earned a bronze medal at the World Junior Championship, and won back-to-back titles at the University of Minnesota-Du... Full Story

Blake on the Deadline: Bullet points on Forbort, Carter, Frk, Vilardi, Anderson

LA Kings InsiderFebruary 24, 20200 Comments

Media AvailabilityTrades8 min read

INSIDERS. Notes and bullet points following today’s press conference with GM Rob Blake: -- Click here for the Forbort news. -- Another bit: Los Angeles retains 25% of Forbort’s salary, so they’ll retain two of the allotted three salaries through the end of the season. (50% of Kyle Clifford's ... Full Story

Trio assigned to Ontario; roster at 29

LA Kings InsiderSeptember 24, 20190 Comments

Prospects and ScoutingRoster Moves4 min read

Frk, Anderson and Petersen hop aboard the Reign Train

Staff reviews split-squad games; Thursday lineup hints; Anderson, Thomas talk debuts; Hextall returns

LA Kings InsiderSeptember 18, 20190 Comments

Hockey OperationsPractice notesPractice Quotes10 min read

INSIDERS. An update from today’s practice. Related: Kovalchuk “tweaked something,” leaves practice early; LaDue close, will play in preseason -- Todd McLellan, who coached Tuesday’s Staples Center group, watched as much of the Glendale group’s 4-1 win over Arizona as was possible via video. “Se... Full Story