Milan Lucic Archives - LA Kings Insider

A close friend and former teammate joins a more acrimonious rivalry

Jon RosenOctober 7, 20190 Comments

So, there’s a new, added element to the Kings rivalry with the Flames, or Drew Doughty’s rivalry with Matthew Tkachuk, or however we’re previewing Tuesday’s game: Milan Lucic. Editorially speaking, many who covered Lucic and worked with him in Los Angeles speak enthusiastically of his character. ... Full Story

March 20 postgame highlights

Bo HambyMarch 20, 20170 Comments

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November 17 postgame quotes: Edmonton

Bo HambyNovember 17, 20160 Comments

Postgame quotes6 min read

Todd McLellan, on whether the shorthanded goal was a turning point: Well it didn’t help. We just gained a ton of momentum and we went on the powerplay right away. Jump inside and get beat and obviously we didn’t get the save but there were some other mistakes on it so it sucked the life out of us f... Full Story

Friendships put aside as Lucic returns to L.A. for first time

Jon RosenNovember 17, 20160 Comments

AlumniMorning Skate Quotes8 min read

Milan Lucic’s arrival in and departure from Los Angeles was somewhat complicated, as detailed here in this story prior to the Kings’ and Oilers’ preseason meeting in Vernon, British Columbia. Less complicated: Lucic’s style of play. A hard-nosed north-south power forward, Darryl Sutter was alway... Full Story

The complicated reunion between the Kings, Lucic

Jon RosenOctober 2, 20160 Comments

Alumni5 min read

Three months and one day have passed since Milan Lucic signed a seven-year, $42-million contract with the Edmonton Oilers. Los Angeles was able to offer Lucic an extra year, but did not have had the annual capital necessary to match Edmonton’s lucrative contract, so Lucic chose the Oilers over teams... Full Story

Player evaluation: Lucic

Jon RosenAugust 1, 20160 Comments

Advanced StatsAlumniPollsVideo7 min read

MILAN LUCIC This season: 81 games, 20 goals, 35 assists, 55 points, 79 penalty minutes, +26 rating, -+4.3% CF%Rel, 17:14 time on ice The good: Obviously a Milan Lucic reflection asks the reader to suspend their evolved perception of a player whose evaluation is based on the eight months prior to... Full Story

Wednesday afternoon links, July 13

Jon RosenJuly 13, 20160 Comments

AlumniAudioNews LinksNHL NewsVideo8 min read

It's summertime in Southern California, and the Stanley Cup was in Manhattan Beach, y'all: Stanley Cup 2016 - Manhattan Beach from Re McF on Vimeo. Congratulations to Beau Bennett, the former L.A. Junior King who brought the Cup to Toyota Sports Center and the South Bay on July 1. Bennett, a... Full Story

Lucic signs with Edmonton: 7 years, $42M

Jon RosenJuly 1, 20160 Comments

AlumniContracts and Finances1 min read

Milan Lucic's tenure in Los Angeles was a brief one. The hulking power forward will remain in the Pacific Division after signing a seven-year, $42-million contract with the Edmonton Oilers, via Pierre LeBrun. LeBrun reported a last-gasp chance by the Kings to work out a contract, but there was no wa... Full Story

First day of free agency open thread

Jon RosenJuly 1, 20160 Comments

Uncategorized2 min read

Good morning, Insiders. Here's your signing day open thread; let's see how long this stays at the top of the page before signings and other news bumps it from the top spot. Like several early reports, I'm not getting the sense that the Kings will be in on any of the biggest names in free agency, suc... Full Story

Hot stove catches fire; Lucic to Edmonton speculation

Jon RosenJune 29, 20160 Comments

NHL NewsTrades6 min read

So, Hockey Internet, how was your afternoon? Craziest 20 minutes in NHL History?3:42 - Hall to NJ for Larsson3:57 - Stamkos is staying with TBL4:01 - Subban to NSH for Weber— Brock Seguin (@Brock_Seguin) June 29, 2016 So, let's go, piece-by-piece. Taylor Hall, straight up, for Adam Lar... Full Story

Audio: LAKI, The Royal Half join Kings Men Podcast

Jon RosenJune 28, 20160 Comments

AudioKingsVisionNews LinksVideo1 min read

A good morning to you, Insiders. Jesse Cohen, The Royal Half and I recorded a podcast last night, and after calling to attention the Jaden, Braden and Kaedens of Western North America, actually got down to business and discussed recent and near-future topics such as the NHL Draft, the Kings' approac... Full Story

Report: Lucic to become free agent

Jon RosenJune 22, 20160 Comments

AlumniContracts and Finances4 min read

Today's big news comes via ESPN.com's Pierre LeBrun: Milan Lucic via text message says he's headed to UFA market. No deal with Kings. Huge, huge name headed to July 1.— Pierre LeBrun (@Real_ESPNLeBrun) June 22, 2016 Now I suppose Kings still have time to make another new offer but ... Full Story

Lombardi, Lucic meeting at TSC

Jon RosenJune 22, 20160 Comments

Contracts and Finances1 min read

Good morning from Burbank Airport, Insiders. It's a busy day. The Board of Governors will vote on a recommendation for league expansion to Las Vegas, NHL stars will walk the red carpet at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, and we'll find out whether Anze Kopitar will win the Lady Byng or Selke trophies... Full Story