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Ranford on Quick’s improvement; Carter preview; power play, overtime, VGK notes

Jon RosenNovember 15, 20190 Comments

LA Kings. Vegas Golden Knights. Saturday. Un Mil Para Jefe. 1:00 p.m. Hockey Night In LA, matinee style. FOX Sports West, FOX Sports GO, LA Kings Audio Network. A few quick notes on a Friday evening: -- A flow-type drill that incorporated five-person units early in the practice did not depict any... Full Story

November 7: Lineups; scheduling goalies; Tierney on Walker; Rosen Report preview

Jon RosenNovember 7, 20190 Comments

Morning Skate Quotes9 min read

INSIDERS. A fine afternoon to you from the mean streets of Kanata. The LA Kings held an optional skate at Canadian Tire Center in advance of the first of two games this season versus the Ottawa Senators (7:05 p.m. / FOX Sports West / FOX Sports GO / LA Kings Audio Network), against whom they are pro... Full Story

Teach Me: NCAA hockey (feat. Jonathan Quick, plus Matt Roy audio)

Jon RosenOctober 25, 20190 Comments

AudioTeach Me9 min read

There’s no right way to get to the National Hockey League. Some players go the major junior route, others the NCAA route. (Some bloggers do both.) Some, almost universally Europeans, play across the Atlantic Ocean. Most players that ascend to the NHL are drafted, a good number are not. Jonathan ... Full Story

Lineup adjustments coming; reducing “long chances”; Insider video; Quick

Jon RosenOctober 11, 20190 Comments

Kings OperationsOntario ReignPractice notesProspects and ScoutingVideo9 min read

News from the final skate prior to Saturday’s 3:00 p.m. home opener against Nashville is below. But first, INSIDERS. -- For all doins a transpirin’ around Staples Center tomorrow, click here. For more on the game operations and a Back to the Future II reference, go here. -- It was a g... Full Story

Matt Millar joins Kings organization as Reign goaltending development coach

Zach DooleyJuly 18, 20190 Comments

Hockey OperationsOntario Reign2 min read

The Ontario Reign announced today that Matt Millar has joined the organization as the team's goaltending development coach. Those that have attended Kings development camps over the last few summers might recognize Millar, at least by face - The El Segundo, CA native has worked at the camps for ... Full Story

Stevens a Star, Scherbak to KHL (reports); Imoo moves on; FSW/LAK emmy nods

Jon RosenJune 12, 20190 Comments

CoachingNews LinksNotebooksVideo12 min read

STEVENS STARRED | This seems to be a great fit. From yesterday: It’s been speculated for some time now, but John Stevens will be joining the DAL coaching staff. Played with Jim Montgomery at AHL Philadelphia and coached his son at USHL Dubuque.— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) June 11, 201... Full Story

Report: Dusty Imoo joining Kunlun Red Star (KHL)

Zach DooleyJune 10, 20190 Comments

Hockey Operations4 min read

As reported by Lisa Dillman of The Athletic, Dusty Imoo, head of Goaltending Development for the Kings, will be leaving the organization for the KHL, joining the team's lone Chinese franchise, Kunlun Red Star. Kings news: Dusty Imoo leaving the organization for KHL. Great move for him.— li... Full Story

As McLellan lays groundwork, discussions of communication and accountability

Jon RosenMay 7, 20190 Comments

Coaching11 min read

There’s a lot to unpack after a calamitous LA Kings season that stoked a proud organization to recalibrate its competitive trajectory and again define angles of approach in rebuilding their culture and standards - and more importantly, to hopefully win more games in the future. This was, after all, ... Full Story

Notes/quotes from Blake on Fantenberg, Luff, Martinez, roster moves, vets, trades

Jon RosenFebruary 25, 20190 Comments

Roster MovesTrades6 min read

Notes, quotes and bullet points as learned from Rob Blake’s conference call and elsewhere: --The Oscar Fantenberg trade was finalized after the team did not come to an agreement on a new contract with the defenseman, who is eligible to become a free agent on July 1. Blake revealed that there had ... Full Story

Forbort as White Chocolate, Fantenberg’s opportunity, Ingham’s growth, more

Jon RosenFebruary 13, 20190 Comments

Practice notesProspects and Scouting14 min read

INSIDERS. A happy Wednesday to you and yours. The LA Kings convened on the Toyota Sports Center ice at 10:00 a.m., and though there weren’t actual line rushes, there were groupings that suggested that some changes could be in the works when the Kings host the Vancouver Canucks tomorrow night at Stap... Full Story

Campbell faces old mates; Kings back in Dallas, 25 years after Northridge quake

Jon RosenJanuary 17, 20190 Comments

Morning Skate Notes9 min read

INSIDERS. A happy Thursday afternoon to you from Big D. The LA Kings took the American Airlines Center ice at 11:30 a.m. in advance of tonight’s game against the Dallas Stars (5:30 p.m. PT / FOX Sports West / FOX Sports app / LA Kings Audio Network) and held an optional skate. Notes! --The vit... Full Story

November 16: Budaj sick, Petersen to start, goalie recall possible

Jon RosenNovember 16, 20180 Comments

InjuriesMorning Skate Notes6 min read

INSIDERS. There's a lot going on today. Carl Hagelin. Cal Petersen. Peter Budaj. Bill Ranford. Third jerseys. Oh, and the LA Kings are facing the Chicago Blackhawks for the first of the teams' three meetings this year at 5:30 p.m. PT (FOX Sports West / FOX Sports app / LA Kings Audio Network). Let's... Full Story

How will Budaj and Petersen split time? Will the team’s style change?

Jon RosenNovember 12, 20180 Comments

CoachingInjuries7 min read

After a 1-0 loss to Calgary in which the LA Kings extended their scoreless streak to over 115 minutes and directed just 21 shots onto David Rittich, Willie Desjardins was asked whether he was willing to sacrifice a little bit of defense for some offense. “We have to," he replied. “We’re not creating... Full Story