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December 12: Doughty/Phaneuf updates, Muzzin & Walker, Brickley recalled, Martinez to IR

Zach DooleyDecember 12, 20180 Comments

InjuriesOntario ReignPractice notesPractice QuotesUncategorized

Anze Kopitar – Stanley Cup Champion, Selke Trophy winner, defenseman? “It was funny, because a guy like Kopi is down there saying, ‘I can play D.’” Kings Head Coach Willie Desjardins said about yesterday's defensive predicament. “And it’s funny, because he’d be a great D, he really would. He’d be... Read More

Doughty (upper-body), Phaneuf (upper-body) leave Kings OT loss in Buffalo

Jon RosenDecember 11, 20180 Comments

InjuriesVideo

The LA Kings' defensive group took a significant blow in a 4-3 overtime loss at Buffalo Tuesday as Drew Doughty suffered an upper-body and did not return for the second period, while Dion Phaneuf left the game after an awkward collision near the boards with the Sabres' Evan Rodrigues and did not ret... Read More

December 8 Rapid Reaction (feat. Dieter Ruehle): Kings 5, Golden Knights 1

Jon RosenDecember 8, 20180 Comments

Postgame notesPostgame quotesPostgame videoRapid Reaction

Rapid Reaction, feat. Dieter Ruehle Post-game Quotes Willie Desjardins, on how big Nikita Scherbak’s goal was after Vegas scored early: It was big. They had a little bit of life off that, but I thought we started the game well – we were playing well. But, it’s good to get that response wh... Read More

December 6 Rapid Reaction (feat. Zach Dooley): Devils 6, Kings 3

Jon RosenDecember 6, 20180 Comments

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Rapid Reaction, feat. Zach Dooley of Ontario Reign Insider Post-game Quotes Willie Desjardins, on observations from the dressing room that the team didn’t compete hard enough: I think they’re fair comments. I think we had a bad start to the second period. I thought we let them get going t... Read More

November 29 Rapid Reaction (feat. Derek Van Diest): Oilers 3, Kings 2

Jon RosenNovember 29, 20180 Comments

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Rapid Reaction, feat. Derek Van Diest of NHL.com Post-game Quotes Willie Desjardins, on a difficult loss: I thought they got up with a couple early ones, but I thought we battled back. It was good to get one on the power play. I think that we had our chances to win that game, and we just ... Read More

November 21 Rapid Reaction (feat. Dan Greenspan): Avalanche 7, Kings 3

Jessi McDonaldNovember 21, 20180 Comments

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Rapid Reaction, feat. Dan Greenspan of NHL.com Post-game Quotes Willie Desjardins, on special teams factoring into the loss: Yeah, they’ve been a problem for us for the last probably three or four games, for sure. I thought it was a big difference. Like, they just scored on the power pla... Read More

In collaborative effort, “Silver Jersey” added to Kings’ permanent collection

Jon RosenNovember 19, 20180 Comments

Kings Operations

It has been known that Drew Doughty, while growing up in London, Ontario, had a chevron-adorned Kings jersey with a #99 on the back. “I used to always wear it to all the tryouts and stuff,” he said. Hearing this, Jake Muzzin weighed in. “Would it still fit you?” he wondered Monday morning in the ... Read More

Team identity “way different” as Doughty endures “most embarassing” part of his career

Jon RosenNovember 14, 20180 Comments

Practice Quotes

I've got a 2:00 p.m. appointment, so there will be a brief delay in the heavy content to come. But I spoke with Jeff Carter, Anze Kopitar, Adrian Kempe and Drew Doughty in the dressing room, and we're all waiting to meet with we just met with Willie Desjardins, who put the team through a little bit ... Read More

November 13: Budaj starts; Vilardi note; Doughty/Rielly; Sturm arrives; ENOUGH

Jon RosenNovember 13, 20180 Comments

CommunityInjuriesMorning Skate NotesNews Links

INSIDERS. A good afternoon to you all. The LA Kings took the Toyota Sports Center ice shortly before 10:00 a.m. on this, the final day of their seven-game home stand, and aligned thusly: Iafallo-Kopitar-Brown Kovalchuk-Carter-Toffoli Pearson-Amadio-Lewis Clifford-Kempe-Thompson Forbort-Dou... Read More

November 6 morning skate notes, lineups, photos

Jon RosenNovember 6, 20180 Comments

Lineup ChangesMorning Skate Notes

INSIDERS. A very happy Election Day to you. The LA Kings caucused on the Toyota Sports Center ice at 10:00 a.m. under the following ticket: Iafallo-Kopitar-Brown Kovalchuk-Carter-Toffoli Pearson-Kempe-Luff Clifford-Thompson-Lewis Phaneuf-Doughty Muzzin-Martinez Forbort-Fantenberg Notes... Read More

Doughty on emotion and ways he can improve – and being paired with Martinez

Jon RosenOctober 27, 20180 Comments

Practice Quotes

There was some introspection following the LA Kings’ first practice in the aftermath of a two-game, two-loss road trip that dropped them to 2-7-1 on the season, and it wasn’t limited to what John Stevens shared with reporters when asked about his job security. Former Norris Trophy winner and reig... Read More

October 20 Rapid Reaction (feat. Helene Elliott): Sabres 5, Kings 1

Jon RosenOctober 20, 20180 Comments

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Rapid Reaction, feat. Helene Elliott Post-game Quotes John Stevens, on what will have to happen to turn the season around: I’ll be honest, I don’t have an answer at this second. I thought after the way we played the other night we’d have come and ripped the doors of the hinges tonight. W... Read More

October 19: Kopitar practices; Brown battles; Doughty reacts

Jon RosenOctober 19, 20180 Comments

InjuriesPractice notesPractice Quotes

INSIDERS. A fine Friday afternoon to you. Let’s get down to brass tacks. The LA Kings took the ice shortly after 11:00 a.m. and were color coded as such: Gray: Iafallo-Kopitar-Toffoli White: Kovalchuk-Carter-Rempal Yellow: Wagner-Kempe-Lewis Purple: Clifford-Thompson-Amadio Blue: Pearson-JAD ... Read More