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Before so many aspects of our daily life changed, things weren’t too bad for Matt Roy. To be fair, the LA Kings weren’t a playoff team, the most important frustration and one felt deeply through their dressing room. But the second-year player hadn’t missed a game since his debut the previous seas... Full Story

Gaborik becomes prominent podcaster with “Boris a Brambor,” shares 2014 memories

Jon RosenMay 12, 20200 Comments

AlumniAudioRadio and Television12 min read

As we all make the most of our time in quarantine and venture towards the reopening of businesses and recreation, so too does Marián Gáborík in his hometown of Trenčín. Covid-19’s impact in Slovakia was diminished by a decision to close borders and institute a national lockdown and ban on public gat... Full Story

Hults named Big Ten Player of the Year; Ingham named OHL Humanitarian of the Year

Zach DooleyMay 12, 20200 Comments

AwardsProspects and Scouting3 min read

Good afternoon, Insiders - A couple of awards have been dished out this week to LA Kings prospects for their work both on and off the ice. We'll start on the ice, just because it'll be nice to talk about being on the ice. Kings defensive prospect Cole Hults was honored on Monday as both the Big ... Full Story

Futa’s contract won’t be renewed; Blake “in no rush” to fill AGM role

Jon RosenMay 11, 20200 Comments

Contracts and FinancesHockey Operations2 min read

A significant shift in the LA Kings’ front office was reported by Elliotte Friedman this morning. As he first shared on Twitter, Assistant General Manager Michael Futa, an architect of Los Angeles’ success in the 2010’s who joined the organization full-time in 2007, was promoted to Vice President of... Full Story

AHL cancels remainder of 2019-20 season, 2020 Calder Cup Playoffs

Zach DooleyMay 11, 20200 Comments

Ontario Reign1 min read

Effective today, the American Hockey League Board of Governors has voted to cancel the remainder of the 2019-20 season, and the 2020 Calder Cup Playoffs. While the timing of the release is curious – 6 AM Pacific on a Monday, when the decision was reportedly made on Friday, following two months t... Full Story

Blake evaluates Kings, Reign; discusses next step for young players

Jon RosenMay 7, 20200 Comments

Hockey OperationsMedia AvailabilityOntario Reign13 min read

INSIDERS. Part II. Evaluations. Observations. Color. Part I of yesterday's conference call with GM Rob Blake is here. There are more news and news-y offerings there. And once you’re done with this, consider checking out Justin Williams, Jonathan Quick, Matt Greene and Jarret Stoll at 6:30 p.m. PT T... Full Story

Reign takeaways from Rob Blake conference call

Zach DooleyMay 7, 20200 Comments

Media AvailabilityProspects and Scouting5 min read

Kings General Manager Rob Blake spoke to media on an extended call yesterday and covered a variety of subjects, including several Ontario Reign related notes. For Part 1 of the call from an LAKI perspective, click here...with more to come! Blake talked about a trio of young defensemen – Mikey And... Full Story

Carter wouldn’t be ready if play resumed; Blake’s focus in shaping roster; more

Jon RosenMay 6, 20200 Comments

InjuriesMedia AvailabilityNHL NewsProspects and ScoutingSchedules16 min read

INSIDERS. News! News-y items! Heavy swaths of quotes will follow; the bullet points come first. -- First, as the news shared: News. On today's conference call with reporters, General Manager Rob Blake shared that Jeff Carter isn’t yet healthy and wouldn’t be ready to play were the season to resum... Full Story

Assistants share player evaluations, their focus upon a resumption of play

Jon RosenMay 4, 20200 Comments

CoachingMedia Availability10 min read

INSIDERS. A fine Monday afternoon to you, if that is indeed what day it is. Yuk yuk yuk. Some good notes and player evaluations from last Friday’s Jim Fox-moderated Zoom panel with LA Kings assistant coaches. The entire conference call fits squarely in the immediate 560x315 box; feel free to pre... Full Story

TV/Radio: Luc, Anze, Kelly, Bob promote TEAMS FOR LA campaign

Jon RosenMay 1, 20200 Comments

AlumniAudioCommunityVideo4 min read

Late last week, LA Kings President Luc Robitaille, COO Kelly Cheeseman, Captain Anze Kopitar and Ambassador Bob Miller joined KCBS/KCAL Sports and AM 570 to promote the TEAMS FOR LA partnership that provides resources and capital for the Mayor's Fund for Los Angeles. CLICK HERE to learn how an onlin... Full Story

Redrafting 2003 with Rich Hammond, ATKM; Quick quotes; FSW playoff broadcasts

Jon RosenApril 29, 20200 Comments

AudioMedia AvailabilityRadio and Television13 min read

REDRAFTING 2003. Fun Insider content on All the Kings Men. Rich Hammond joined us to re-envision the legendary 2003 draft in which the LA Kings held three lottery tickets and cashed in on Dustin Brown. In this re-draft, teams that made the pick historically retained that pick, meaning that Pittsburg... Full Story

“Eerie” drive to Owen Sound allayed by Mike Stothers’ family devotion

Jon RosenApril 28, 20200 Comments

CoachingCommunity13 min read

Inherently North American, the cross-country road trip provides the opportunity to see and sample local customs and cuisines while meshing the brilliant topographical tapestry with a soundtrack as customizable as the itinerary itself. Unless, of course, you’re making haste during a worldwide pand... Full Story

Prospect call notes, quotes with recently signed Turcotte, Madden, Hults

Jon RosenApril 23, 20200 Comments

Prospects and Scouting12 min read

Centers Alex Turcotte and Tyler Madden and defenseman Cole Hults joined LA Kings Television Play by Play Announcer Alex Faust in a Zoom video conference at noon Thursday, marking the first time all three fielded questions since they’d signed with Los Angeles. For Madden, it was his first extended me... Full Story