June 2015 - LA Kings Insider

Several Richards reports emerge

LA Kings InsiderJune 30, 20150 Comments

Though the context surrounding the Kings' decision to terminate, and not buy out, Mike Richards' contract has been slow to develop, several reports emerged on Tuesday: ESPN.com: Source: Mike Richards under investigation by Canadian police "Los Angeles had been in the process of trying to trade R... Full Story

Free agency opens Wednesday, and the Kings need a goalie

LA Kings InsiderJune 30, 20150 Comments

Contracts and Finances3 min read

When the free agency period opens across the National Hockey League on Wednesday, the Los Angeles Kings will focus on, amongst other priorities, trying to secure a back-up goaltender. In conversations with hockey operations, it has become clear that the Kings’ intention is to sign a “clear-cut” n... Full Story

Sharks land Jones

LA Kings InsiderJune 30, 20150 Comments

AlumniTrades1 min read

Martin Jones' career as a Boston Bruin was short lived. The former King has been traded from Boston to San Jose in exchange for a 2016 first round draft pick and unsigned prospect Sean Kuraly, Pierre LeBrun of ESPN.com reported Tuesday. Not that Pierre needs any confirmation, but others have also... Full Story

Development camp opens next week

LA Kings InsiderJune 30, 20150 Comments

Prospects and Scouting1 min read

Good morning, Insiders. Back to our regularly scheduled programming... Development camp will take place next week at Toyota Sports Center. After the prospects check in Sunday evening, on-ice sessions will start on Monday, July 6. Media availability will follow on Tuesday, July 7. As always, LA Ki... Full Story

McKenzie: Kings to face cap recapture penalties

LA Kings InsiderJune 29, 20150 Comments

Contracts and Finances1 min read

News today is quite fluid as implications of today's developments are clarified, but it does appear there is an update on the Kings' cap situation in light of the decision to terminate Mike Richards' contract. After termination of Mike Richards' contract, LAK face cap recapture penalty of $1.... Full Story

What we know: A few minor details

LA Kings InsiderJune 29, 20150 Comments

Contracts and Finances2 min read

We're likely a long way towards any final resolution here, but this is what we know: -Mike Richards' contract has been terminated "for a material breach of the requirements of his Standard Player’s Contract." Relevant section of the CBA, re: Richards -- pic.twitter.com/zsNM0jNo1c— Elliot... Full Story

Kings terminate Richards’ contract

LA Kings InsiderJune 29, 20150 Comments

Contracts and Finances0 min read

Here is the entirety of a Kings release that was issued shortly after 11:30 a.m. PT: LOS ANGELES -- The Los Angeles Kings have terminated the contract of forward Mike Richards, the club announced today. The club has issued the following statement and will not comment any further at this time:... Full Story

Qualifying offers go out

LA Kings InsiderJune 29, 20150 Comments

Contracts and Finances1 min read

There were no surprises from the Kings' El Segundo headquarters this morning, as the Kings' six remaining restricted free agents were all qualified, as noted by Lisa Dillman: Per Kings, have issued qualifying offers to : Andreoff, Crescenzi, Dowd, LoVerde, Shore, Weal.— lisa dillman (@reall... Full Story

Reports: Richards on waivers

LA Kings InsiderJune 28, 20150 Comments

Uncategorized1 min read

Mike Richards has been placed on waivers, via the reports below. It is expected that this would begin the process of buying out the 30-year-old's contract. In 257 regular season games with Los Angeles between 2011-15, Richards totaled 46 goals and 133 points. In 61 playoff games between 2012-14, ... Full Story

Kim Dillabaugh to become Flyers’ goaltending coach

LA Kings InsiderJune 27, 20150 Comments

AlumniCoaching1 min read

One last note today: Kim Dillabaugh, who did a very good job grooming Kings goaltending prospects into able professionals in addition to his on-ice work with the big club, has agreed to join the Philadelphia Flyers as their goaltending coach. Tim Panaccio of CSN-Philadelphia was the first to repo... Full Story

Video: Draft recap, meet the prospects!

LA Kings InsiderJune 27, 20150 Comments

KingsVisionProspects and ScoutingVideo0 min read

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Mark Yannetti offers a draft recap

LA Kings InsiderJune 27, 20150 Comments

Prospects and Scouting3 min read

On scouting Erik Cernak and selecting him in the second round: We’ve been looking at him, Nick (Niklas Andersson) and Ruuts (Christian Ruutu) were really high on him, Mike and I had seen him quite a bit, I’ve seen him in the World Juniors. In terms of his character, when we talked to him, he’s an o... Full Story

Introducing: Matthew Roy

LA Kings InsiderJune 27, 20150 Comments

Prospects and ScoutingVideo0 min read

Seventh Round, 194th overall: Matthew Roy Position: Defense Shoots: Right DOB: 3/1/95 Height: 6’0 Weight: 200 Twitter: @mattroy6 Hometown: Canton, MI NHL Central Scouting final ranking: N/A (North American skaters) NHL Central Scouting midterm ranking: N/A (North American skaters) Stats ... Full Story