April 2017 - Page 2 of 12 - LA Kings Insider

Reign know better start is a must in pivotal Game 3

LA Kings InsiderApril 25, 20170 Comments

There's no surprise element. The Reign know they need a better start in Friday's pivotal Game 3 to gain an edge in this tied first-round best-of-5 with San Diego. Ontario took Game 1 of the first-round series in a thrilling 3-2 fashion last Friday in San Diego on Jonny Brodzinski's goal with just... Full Story

Audio, video: Stevens interviews

LA Kings InsiderApril 25, 20170 Comments

AudioCoachingVideo0 min read

John Stevens joined The Power Play on SiriusXM NHL earlier today and shared several interesting notes on coaching philosophies and what he'll expect from his team. He expressed confidence that Anze Kopitar will have a bounce-back season, and for the second straight day, cited analytics (more on that... Full Story

Toffoli, Martinez, Forbort, Gaborik undergo medical procedures; financials?

LA Kings InsiderApril 25, 20170 Comments

Contracts and FinancesInjuries4 min read

After it was hinted yesterday that Marian Gaborik had undergone a medical procedure and that it would be announced that others had also undergone some repair work, the Kings announced the following medical updates on Tuesday: Tyler Toffoli - Minor surgical procedure on his left knee. Toffoli is e... Full Story

Notebook: Stevens’ relationships; Lombardi/Sutter respect; Blake on RFA, UFA

LA Kings InsiderApril 25, 20170 Comments

CoachingContracts and FinancesHockey OperationsNews Links9 min read

COACHING. While Rob Blake was speaking with John Stevens for the better part of the last two weeks, the conversations didn't really take the form of a job interview, according to the Los Angeles Kings’ new general manager. “I’ve heard the word ‘search’ for a long time. There was literally no search,... Full Story

No rush with assistants; Stevens, Sutter have “gotten together lots of times”

LA Kings InsiderApril 24, 20170 Comments

CoachingVideo3 min read

With John Stevens’ services locked up, one of the ongoing considerations Rob Blake and company will shift their focus to will be the hiring of assistant coaches. That is, of course, on top of planning for the expansion draft, the NHL draft, meeting with pro and amateur scouts, working towards con... Full Story

Focusing down the middle, Blake, Stevens talk Kopitar, evolved conditioning

LA Kings InsiderApril 24, 20170 Comments

Advanced StatsCoachingMedia Availability8 min read

Andrew D. Bernstein/NHLIOne clear factor in any evaluation of the Los Angeles Kings is that they’re going to have to score more. That was certainly a “topic of conversation,” as Head Coach John Stevens put it during his conversations with General Manager Rob Blake about how the team would function ... Full Story

Transition, pace, going hard to the net all emphasized by Stevens

LA Kings InsiderApril 24, 20170 Comments

CoachingMedia Availability8 min read

Andrew D. Bernstein/NHLIJohn Stevens was introduced at Staples Center on Monday as the 27th head coach of the Los Angeles Kings. Shortly after the news broke about the decision to part ways with Dean Lombardi and Darryl Sutter two weeks ago, it was clear that Stevens would be the earliest central f... Full Story

Gaborik undergoes a “procedure,” as do several others

LA Kings InsiderApril 24, 20170 Comments

Injuries1 min read

Before getting to the nuts and bolts of today's press conference with John Stevens and Rob Blake, there was one important piece of information to pass along. Blake said Kings won't buy Gaborik out, had a procedure and won't be ready for camp— Helene Elliott (@helenenothelen) April 2... Full Story

Watch: John Stevens press conference

LA Kings InsiderApril 24, 20170 Comments

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April 24 practice notes: LaDue skates in red, hopes to be back for Game 3

LA Kings InsiderApril 24, 20170 Comments

Ontario ReignPractice notes3 min read

Some notes from today's Reign practice from the cold confines of Center Ice Arena in Ontario. --The team skated for a bit longer than usual, roughly and hour and a half, which was a good amount of time on the ice for defenseman Paul LaDue, who has missed the first two games of the series against ... Full Story

Stevens video, prospect update

LA Kings InsiderApril 24, 20170 Comments

CoachingNews LinksProspects and ScoutingVideo2 min read

Via Hockey Night in Canada, early in the 2007-08 season: More video: Stevens at Dodger Stadium | Stevens as a TV analyst | AHL legacy | Foster kittens! There's also this recommended Canucks Army piece on Stevens from 2013. IN THE O: The upstart Mississauga Steelheads, coached by former ... Full Story

Game 2 vs. San Diego: Reign game breakdown

LA Kings InsiderApril 23, 20170 Comments

Game storyOntario ReignPlayoffs4 min read

Reign game breakdown The Gulls' Nick Sorensen scored two goals in the first 4:54 of the game just 31 seconds apart and San Diego hung on to even the best-of-5 first round series at one game apiece with a 2-1 victory Saturday night in Ontario. San Diego came out in dominating fashion, displaying pac... Full Story

Stevens agrees to terms to become head coach

LA Kings InsiderApril 23, 20170 Comments

CoachingHockey Operations6 min read

Len Redkoles/NHLIIt was confirmed to LA Kings Insider Sunday morning that the team and John Stevens have agreed to contract terms to allow him to become the team's 27th head coach. The team announced the news Sunday, and a press conference at Staples Center is planned for Monday afternoon. Steve... Full Story