December 2015 - Page 18 of 20

Game 25 Preview: Los Angeles vs Pittsburgh

Jon RosenDecember 5, 20150 Comments

Los Angeles Kings (15-8-1) vs Pittsburgh Penguins (14-8-2) Saturday, December 5, 2015, 1:00 p.m. PT Staples Center, Los Angeles, CA Referees: #27 Eric Furlatt, #23 Brad Watson Linesmen: #88 Mike Cvik, #94 Bryan Pancich Fox Sports West, KABC 790 AM, I Heart Radio Anze Kopitar, on facing the P... Read More

Chances return for Toffoli during scoring lull

Jon RosenDecember 4, 20150 Comments

Advanced StatsPractice Quotes

Not even Wayne Gretzky or Mario Lemieux shot over 30% in any NHL season, so Tyler Toffoli’s descent from a 34.6% October shooting rate was among the more inevitable developments during the early stages of this Kings season. So when Toffoli was robbed on two high-grade scoring chances during the K... Read More

Reign release G Emery from PTO, call up Houser

Ontario ReignDecember 4, 20150 Comments

Manchester MonarchsOntario ReignProspects and ScoutingRoster Moves

The Reign have released veteran goalie Ray Emery from his pro tryout contract. As a result, the team announced on Friday that it has recalled goalie Michael Houser from the Manchester Monarchs (ECHL). Emery, 33-year-old and seasoned NHL netminder, was seldom-used by Reign head coach Mike Stot... Read More

Lewis “being looked at” for UBI; no immediate moves

Jon RosenDecember 4, 20150 Comments

InjuriesRoster Moves

Trevor Lewis, who left practice early and was "dinged up," per Darryl Sutter, is "being looked at now" for an upper-body injury, according to hockey operations. There is no hint towards the severity of the injury or whether Lewis will be available for Saturday afternoon's game against the Pittsburgh... Read More

December 4 practice quotes: Darryl Sutter

Jon RosenDecember 4, 20150 Comments

Practice Quotes

On whether he has liked Marian Gaborik’s recent performances and production: Yeah, he’s moving well. Just getting in those areas where he’s got to get to to score. I think he’s a little more efficient. Hey, one guy’s a great playmaker and one guy’s a great scorer, so it should work. I think Kopi ... Read More

December 4 practice notes; Lewis “dinged up”

Jon RosenDecember 4, 20150 Comments

InjuriesOntario ReignPractice notes

Good afternoon from overcast El Segundo. The Kings practiced at 10:00 a.m. earlier today, and while I missed the early portion of the skate because of a doctor's appointment, there were several developments learned through Darryl Sutter and those in attendance: -Trevor Lewis left practice early b... Read More

Brodzinski won’t let scoring slump define his progress, attitude

Ontario ReignDecember 4, 20150 Comments

Ontario ReignProspects and Scouting

Clink. It’s an all-too-familiar and on-the-cusp-of-extremely-annoying sound for Jonny Brodzinski. But no matter how many posts the rookie Reign forward has hit this season (two last game, two on Nov. 25 and really too many to count), Brodzinski won’t let his development, or his attitude, be de... Read More

Kings show promising returns in attendance, TV ratings

Jon RosenDecember 3, 20150 Comments

FOX Sports WestKings OperationsRadio and Television

The Los Angeles Kings’ attendance and television ratings have been strong at the outset of the year, according to numbers provided by the team and FOX Sports West. As for attendance, AEG Sports Chief Operating Officer Kelly Cheeseman confirmed that the team experienced a 95% renewal rate in its s... Read More

In My Own Words: Anze Kopitar (Video)

Jon RosenDecember 3, 20150 Comments

FOX Sports WestRadio and TelevisionVideo

Anze Kopitar's rise from Slovenia to Sodertalje and ultimately to Southern California was chronicled by Alex Curry and Jack Wilson as part of the In My Own Words series that recently aired on FOX Sports West. All stages of Kopitar's life and professional career have been captured, including an inter... Read More

December 3: Practice notes

Ontario ReignDecember 3, 20150 Comments

Ontario ReignPractice notesPractice Quotes

Some tidbits from today's practice from Center Ice in Ontario as the Reign prep for a Charlotte road trip this weekend. --When center Kris Newbury (foot) was out of the lineup, the line of Michael Mersch, Nic Dowd, and a right-winger of choice was the de facto No. 1 line for the Reign. Now with N... Read More

Audio: LAKI joins Kings Men Podcast

Jon RosenDecember 3, 20150 Comments

AudioContracts and Finances

Good tidings to you, Insiders. We've got a good rotation going on Kings Men Podcast, the official LA Kings Podcast. On this morning's edition, Lindsay Czarnecki, Jack Wilson and I joined Jesse Cohen to talk Ontario Reign, share some FOX Sports West notes and update Anze Kopitar's contract negotiatio... Read More

Budaj’s new mask blends Flanders, family and royalty

Ontario ReignDecember 2, 20150 Comments

MiscellaneousOntario Reign

Reign goalie Peter Budaj is ditching the all-white mask he has been wearing all season and replacing it with one that fits the team mold. "It's kind of hard to switch but I think this is going to look way better, more professional, more part of the team so I'm excited to have it," Budaj said.... Read More

Black and White, Episode 5: Ontario Reign; Budaj mask!

Jon RosenDecember 2, 20150 Comments

KingsVisionOntario ReignVideo

The Kings' Black and White series continued earlier this week with a focus on the Ontario Reign. The newfound ease in player movement was highlighted, with Derek Forbort recalling being unable to make his NHL debut in Columbus last season because of a snowstorm that grounded him in Boston and Rob Bl... Read More