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The view from New York

Bo HambyMarch 26, 20170 Comments

Newsday Antti Raanta earns fourth shutout as Rangers beat Kings "Raanta came into the game 2-0-1 against the Kings, with a 1.97 goals-against average and .927 save percentage. He had allowed one goal or fewer in two of his three appearances against them. Quick had allowed two or fewer goals in... Full Story

The view from New York

Bo HambyJanuary 24, 20170 Comments

Postgame quotes1 min read

New York Times Rangers edge the Kings as Henrik Lundqvist makes 36 Saves "Lundqvist has given up just four goals on 84 shots during the winning streak — including a 1-0 shutout at Detroit on Sunday — after allowing 20 goals on 113 shots during the previous four games." Newsday Henrik Lun... Full Story

The view from New York

Bo HambyJanuary 22, 20170 Comments

News Links1 min read

Newsday Anders Lee scores twice in Islanders’ win over Kings "Weight didn’t hesitate when he took over for Capuano on Tuesday, telling Berube the next day that the young goaltender would be making his first start since Dec. 18 against the team that drafted him in 2009. ...Weight wanted his ... Full Story

Lombardi on Post report, “assuming control of the room”

Jon RosenApril 12, 20150 Comments

News Links5 min read

While there’s certainly other informative news that will come from today’s conversation with Dean Lombardi, the Kings’ general manager was asked at the outset of the media availability about yesterday’s New York Post report that alleged, amongst other details, that the players “locked the door to th... Full Story

The view from New York

Jon RosenMarch 27, 20150 Comments

News Links2 min read

NEW YORK POST Dan Martin: Islanders’ struggles at home continue with loss to Kings "Thursday night’s 3-2 loss to the Kings didn’t improve the mood on Long Island. It was the Isles’ sixth loss in their past seven games and they are now 0-5-1 in their past six at the Coliseum. 'You don’t m... Full Story

The view from New York

James NicholsonMarch 25, 20150 Comments

News LinksOpposition2 min read

NEW YORK TIMES Pat Pickens: Kings Awake From Slumber Against Rangers "But after that sluggish start — indicative of a team that had played the night before — it was all Kings. Los Angeles swarmed Talbot, peppering 17 first-period shots on goal." NEW YORK DAILY NEWS Pat Leonard: Cam Talbo... Full Story

The View from New York

James NicholsonJanuary 9, 20150 Comments

News LinksOpposition1 min read

NEW YORK DAILY NEWS Pat Leonard: NY Rangers storm back, hold on for 4-3 win over L.A. Kings in Stanley Cup Final rematch "Speed from forwards Chris Kreider and Carl Hagelin helped establish a fierce forecheck to overwhelm L.A. in the second period." Pat Leonard: Henrik Lundqvist at Staple... Full Story

Salary cap update from Board of Governors meetings

Jon RosenDecember 8, 20140 Comments

Contracts and Finances3 min read

The Board of Governors is meeting in Boca Raton, Florida today and tomorrow, and as expected, the league provided a ballpark of what the salary cap may rise to for the 2015-16 season. NHL governors were given a projected 2015-16 salary cap of $73M based on assumption the Canadian dollar stays whe... Full Story

The View from New York

James NicholsonJune 12, 201436 Comments

News LinksOpposition6 min read

THE NEW YORK TIMES Jeff Z. Klein: Lundqvist’s 40 Saves Give Rangers a Shot The victory also set an N.H.L. record. The Rangers have won eight straight home games when facing playoff elimination, breaking the mark they shared with the Detroit Red Wings and the Montreal Canadiens. Allan Kreda:... Full Story

The View from New York

James NicholsonJune 10, 2014133 Comments

News LinksOppositionPlayoffs5 min read

THE NEW YORK TIMES Jeff Z. Klein: Back Home, Rangers Seem Lost The Kings played a classic road game, blocking shooting lanes, limiting chances, counterattacking rarely but effectively. But Quick and the Kings were helped by the Rangers’ inability to finish their rushes. Lynn Zinser: Rangers... Full Story

The View from New York

James NicholsonJune 8, 2014177 Comments

News LinksOppositionPlayoffs5 min read

THE NEW YORK TIMES Jeff Z. Klein: Kings Again Take the Lead Only When Necessary: At the End It was the third straight year that the first two games of the Stanley Cup finals had gone to overtime. Before that, it had not happened for 61 years. Andrew Knoll: Kings’ Resilience Rests, Quietly, ... Full Story

Revenue, ratings, and ESPN.com, New York Post reports

Jon RosenJune 5, 201438 Comments

Kings OperationsNews LinksPlayoffsTicketing1 min read

ESPN.com Sports Business Reporter Darren Rovell wrote an interesting piece today, noting that the Kings grossed over $1 million in ticketing, merchandise, food and beverage sales in Game 1, which represented a franchise record. Amongst other reports from this recommended story: -Fans spent an av... Full Story

The View from New York

James NicholsonJune 5, 2014160 Comments

News LinksOppositionPlayoffs5 min read

THE NEW YORK TIMES Jeff Z. Klein: Kings Climb Out of Hole as Rangers Fall Into One The Kings had many more shots on goal than the Rangers, but the shot-attempt totals were close to even: 64-63 in favor of the Kings. Andrew Knoll: With a Flair for the Dramatic, Doughty Fuels the Stoic Kings ... Full Story