August 2013 - LA Kings Insider

Hello Neighbors: San Jose Sharks

Jon RosenAugust 31, 2013177 Comments

AudioOppositionPlayoffsPollsStatistics7 min read

Any inkling over the last two years that the San Jose Sharks were facing an imminent decline was put to rest over the final two weeks in May as a stingy, committed, hard-working, well-coached, home-dominant club with excellent special teams and elite defense and goaltending took the Los Angeles King... Full Story

Cheeseman discusses Stadium Series planning

Jon RosenAugust 30, 201385 Comments

Kings OperationsNHL NewsOutdoor GameTicketing4 min read

A recent conversation with Chief Operating Officer, AEG Sports, Kelly Cheeseman, revealed additional details of the many moving parts currently being orchestrated to make the Kings-Ducks Stadium Series event at Dodger Stadium a success that would “make an impact on Southern California and west coast... Full Story

Hello Neighbors: Edmonton Oilers

Jon RosenAugust 29, 201352 Comments

OppositionPollsStatisticsVideo7 min read

The Edmonton Oilers, who did not finish above third place in the Northwest Division between 2001-02 and the mediocre division’s farewell season of 2012-13, will join the Pacific Division with improved credentials to strive towards their high ceiling. Expectations that the Oilers’ back-to-back-to-... Full Story

Carcillo familiar with Kings players, style

Jon RosenAugust 29, 201385 Comments

Contracts and FinancesOutdoor GameRoster MovesTrades6 min read

Daniel Carcillo held sway in the music that played throughout the Chicago Blackhawks’ dressing room, and during the 2011-12 season hosted an hour-long show – The Bomb Shelter – on WGN Radio. A longtime Led Zeppelin fan, Carcillo was a guest of Led Zeppelin 2 when the tribute band played the House... Full Story

Bailey in trouble

Jon RosenAugust 28, 201327 Comments

CommunityKings OperationsVideo0 min read

The KingsCare Foundation is an integral part of the Los Angeles Kings' community outreach and has raised millions of dollars to benefit non-profit organizations while improving the well-being of those within the greater Los Angeles area. And then came Bailey. Bailey is now in immediate nee... Full Story

LAKings.com feature: Talk About It

Jon RosenAugust 28, 20134 Comments

CommunityLAKings.com features2 min read

My LAKings.com feature detailing The Guidance Center's efforts to treat mental health challenges in Long Beach and South Los Angeles County communities has been posted. Sunset Sip, an annual fundraiser hosted by Jim Fox, helps raise money for The Guidance Center and will take place on Friday, Septem... Full Story

Photos: Brown, Lewis, Quick at Olympic Orientation Camp

Jon RosenAugust 27, 201361 Comments

Photography1 min read

Photos following the Nike jerseys are courtesy of Bruce Bennett / Getty Images Sport ... Full Story

Hello Neighbors: Calgary Flames

Jon RosenAugust 27, 201326 Comments

AudioOppositionPollsStatistics6 min read

Since winning the Stanley Cup in 1989, the Calgary Flames have won three playoff series, all in 2004 under Darryl Sutter en route to a Game 7 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning in the Stanley Cup Final. Other than that magical run, the Flames are a combined 0-10 in playoff series since 1989 and endu... Full Story

Olympic camp notes, links

Jon RosenAugust 26, 201387 Comments

News LinksNHL NewsPractice QuotesVideo4 min read

Olympic camps across the hockey hemisphere opened early this week, and while it’s still too early to gain much useful information, players have been made available to the media, and there were several interesting notes surrounding members of the Los Angeles Kings. -It doesn’t take an advanced deg... Full Story

Rookie camp games versus Anaheim announced

Jon RosenAugust 26, 201317 Comments

Prospects and Scouting1 min read

Following an earlier report by LA Kings Insider, it has been confirmed that the Los Angeles Kings and Anaheim Ducks will meet for a pair of rookie camp games on Saturday, September 7 (Honda Center) and Monday, September 9 (Toyota Sports Center). Both games will begin at 6:00 pm, with ticketing infor... Full Story

Hello Neighbors: Vancouver Canucks

Jon RosenAugust 26, 201324 Comments

AudioNews LinksOppositionPolls4 min read

Since the later years of the last decade, few ventures in hockey have been as expected as the Vancouver Canucks’ attempts to finish atop the Northwest Division and acquire a high seed. In a significant shift in the balance of Western Conference power, the Canucks no longer will be making measurem... Full Story

Player evaluation: Williams

Jon RosenAugust 23, 2013136 Comments

KingsVisionPollsVideo6 min read

Noah Graham / NHLJUSTIN WILLIAMS This season: 48 games played, 11 goals, 22 assists, 33 points, 22 penalty minutes, plus-15 rating The Good: Justin Williams, aka Stick, has been incredibly consistent during his last three years as a King. Following seasons in which he recorded 57 and 59 points,... Full Story

Hockey Fest ’13 schedule released

Jon RosenAugust 23, 201317 Comments

Kings Operations2 min read

The schedule for Hockey Fest ’13 Presented by Pizza Hut was released by the Kings on Friday, and interspersed around autograph sessions and open skates will be panels featuring Dean Lombardi and the team’s coaches and hockey operations, the release of the Ice Crew Calendar, a press conference led by... Full Story