March 2020 - LA Kings Insider

A fantastic initiative - The Ontario Reign are looking to recognize those going above and beyond in the Inland Empire community through the "Community All-Star" program, which was announced by the team earlier today. Fans are asked to submit people in their lives who are doing their part to help ... Full Story

McLellan articulates community efforts, pooh-poohs theorized lottery tourney

Jon RosenMarch 31, 20200 Comments

CommunityNHL NewsTournaments17 min read

These are testing times across the globe, and in our family and community networks and our Southland hockey and friendship circles, we’re all doing what we can to ensure those around us are able to remain healthy while reducing the physical, mental and financial strains associated with a global pand... Full Story

“Attack-oriented player with a high level of compete” and more notes on Madden

Jon RosenMarch 30, 20200 Comments

Contracts and FinancesProspects and Scouting4 min read

Several additional notes on Tyler Madden, who signed a three-year, entry-level contract: -- This is a big get and an important have for the LA Kings. I'm unaware of anyone who sensed any doubt he'd commit, but to have him signed and awaiting assignment in the fall of 2020 expands their bursting-a... Full Story

Tyler Madden signs three-year entry-level contract

Jon RosenMarch 30, 20200 Comments

Prospects and Scouting5 min read

Fred Kfoury III/Icon SportswireMore to come. Via LA Kings PR: The LA Kings have signed forward Tyler Madden to a three-year entry-level contract, according to Vice President and General Manager Rob Blake. Madden recently completed his sophomore season at Northeastern University (NCAA), posting... Full Story

March 26, 2020 | Day 14 | Talking Eisbären, Martin Jones’ owl with Landon Ferraro

Jon RosenMarch 26, 20200 Comments

AlumniAudioCommunityPhotography5 min read

INSIDERS. Hello from the quarantined Rosen household, which I haven't emerged from since the wee hours. Dom, my 15-month-old, is really, really into the moon these days. Moon is one of about 50 or 60 words he knows, so we like to give it a good look in the early evening and morning hours. It's been ... Full Story

March 24, 2020 | Day 12 | Old rec league jerseys and vintage audio

Jon RosenMarch 24, 20200 Comments

AudioCommunityPhotography7 min read

March 24, 2020 – Day 12 of Quarantine A fine Tuesday to you - if that is, in fact, what day it is. I'm being facetious, but the schedule we're currently on is even more warped than the dog-days hockey schedule when the grace and leisure normally reserved for weekends instead applies to four hours... Full Story

March 23, 2020 | Day 11

Jon RosenMarch 23, 20200 Comments

CommunityFOX Sports WestRadio and Television6 min read

March 23, 2020 – Day 11 of Quarantine Insiders! Ahoy hoy. Hopefully March has treated you about as well as, well – I don’t really know how to end that sentence! Sincerely, I hope the events of the past two weeks (or, if this is already out of date – in the past “hour” or “minute”) haven’t too neg... Full Story

LA Kings statement on Ottawa Senators positive COVID-19 Test Result

Jon RosenMarch 19, 20200 Comments

CommunityOpposition1 min read

Via the LA Kings: Since being made aware of the Ottawa Senators player that tested positive for the COVID-19 virus and understanding that we played against them on March 11, our senior leadership has been in regular contact with our key medical professionals, our players and staff, the NHL and ou... Full Story

AHL Update – Suspension “will not be lifted before May”

By Zach Dooley For LAKingsInsider.comMarch 16, 20200 Comments

Ontario Reign1 min read

The American Hockey League announced a brief update this afternoon, in follow-up to the league's indefinite suspension of all play last Thursday. UPDATE FROM AMERICAN HOCKEY LEAGUE REGARDING 2019-20 SEASON SPRINGFIELD, Mass - The American Hockey League has advised its clubs that the indefinit... Full Story

Kings, Lakers, Clippers, Staples Center create fund to benefit hourly event staff

Jon RosenMarch 16, 20200 Comments

CommunityStaples Center4 min read

Juan Ocampo/NHLILA CLIPPERS, LA KINGS, LOS ANGELES LAKERS AND STAPLES CENTER CREATE EMPLOYEE FUND TO BENEFIT HOURLY EVENT STAFF Fund Created to Help Part-Time Staff During Coronavirus Pandemic LOS ANGELES – In response to the disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic, the LA Clippers, LA K... Full Story

Transcript of Luc Robitaille / Kelly Cheeseman conference call

Jon RosenMarch 12, 20200 Comments

Kings OperationsNHL News15 min read

LA Kings Conference Call, March 12, 2020 President, Alternate Governor, Luc Robitaille Chief Operating Officer, Alternate Governor, Kelly Cheeseman Luc Robitaille’s opening statement: Thank you, Jeff. First of all, I want to thank everyone for joining the call here today. Obviously this has bee... Full Story

AHL suspends play, effective immediately

By Zach Dooley For LAKingsInsider.comMarch 12, 20200 Comments

Uncategorized0 min read

From the American Hockey League - With the health and safety of our players, officials, staff and fans of primary importance, the American Hockey League has announced the suspension of play until further notice, effective immediately, due to concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic. The AHL will c... Full Story

NHL pauses 2019-20 season; Kings issue statement

Jon RosenMarch 12, 20200 Comments

Kings OperationsNHL News5 min read

The NHL pauses the 2019-20 season. pic.twitter.com/bCi776ZFqX— NHL (@NHL) March 12, 2020 Via the NHL: The NHL will pause the 2019-20 regular season due to the concerns of the coronavirus, the League announced Thursday. The NHL has 189 games remaining, including 10 scheduled for Thur... Full Story