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Brodzinski on rehabilitation, free agency; Kings managing frustration

Jon RosenFebruary 22, 20190 Comments

INSIDERS. Boy, these days go by fast when you rise at 10:30 a.m. Don’t judge. Our late arrival last night rivaled any other late arrival. I don’t know who I’m trying to convince here. The Kings practiced at the Florida Panthers Ice Den at 1:15 p.m. and showed some realignment up front. Notes! ... Read More

Campbell starts; Walker stitched up; alum Elik growing Beijing Jr. Kings

Jon RosenFebruary 18, 20190 Comments

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INSIDERS. A good afternoon to you from El Segundo. The LA Kings face the Washington Capitals at 7:30 p.m. tonight (FOX Sports West / FOX Sports app / LA Kings Audio Network) and are projected to align as such: Iafallo-Kopitar-Brown Leipsic-Carter-Toffoli Hagelin-Kempe-Kovalchuk Clifford-Lewis-... Read More

Martinez (1-2 weeks), Walker (day-to-day) hurt; Roy to debut (+ scouting reports)

Jon RosenFebruary 16, 20190 Comments

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News this morning, Insiders: Alec Martinez suffered an upper-body injury late in the shootout loss to Vancouver on Thursday and is expected to miss one-to-two weeks, according to the team. “It happened right at the end of the game, just about the last play of the game,” said Willie Desjardins,... Read More

Walker recovering; “a chance” Carter could play Saturday; Clifford-Amadio-Wagner

Jon RosenFebruary 15, 20190 Comments

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INSIDERS. Several quick hits of information: --Sean Walker, who took a horrific puck to the face on Thursday, is recovering and in some pain but appears to have escaped major injury. There’s no concussion, and per Lisa Dillman of The Athletic, there’s no fracture. The team will know more about Wa... Read More

Toffoli, Brown to flip; Phaneuf out; Brodzinski loan; Walker’s new stall; lineup notes

Jon RosenFebruary 14, 20190 Comments

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INSIDERS. Several quick notes on a busy game day. The LA Kings took the Toyota Sports Center ice at 10:00 a.m. for an optional skate. There were line rushes, but because players were absent, they didn’t depict tonight’s true lineup. I am expecting changes, as shared yesterday, and Willie Desjardins ... Read More

Amidst rotation, Phaneuf: “I’ve got more left;” Luff assigned; Lewis could play

Jon RosenFebruary 8, 20190 Comments

InjuriesRoster Moves

The LA Kings assembled on the TD Garden ice some 14 hours after Rajon Rondo’s buzzer beater, which continued so spark very complex emotions that as a Lakers fan I find difficult to properly describe. I saw the Lakers lose to the Timberwolves (clad in purple Prince-themed jerseys) over the bye week, ... Read More

Thursday, 2/7 – Maillet’s four helpers, Brickley skates, Purple Reign

Zach DooleyFebruary 7, 20190 Comments

InjuriesOntario ReignPractice notesPractice Quotes

Happy Thursday, Insiders! The Reign were back on the ice this afternoon for practice, which was on the briefer side, after last night’s win over San Diego. The lines, based on colors, were unchanged from last night’s win, which saw Ontario line up as follows – Moulson – Maillet – Grundstrom ... Read More

Carter out Tuesday but could return on trip; Desjardins on handling young players

Jon RosenFebruary 5, 20190 Comments

InjuriesMedia Availability

While speaking with media prior to the game against the New Jersey Devils, LA Kings head coach Willie Desjardins shared that Jeff Carter, who did not return to action after suffering a lower-body injury late in the second period during Monday’s 4-3 overtime win over the New York Rangers, would not p... Read More

Carter suffers lower-body injury in second period, does not return

Jon RosenFebruary 4, 20190 Comments

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By now, you're probably aware of the news: Jeff Carter suffered a lower-body injury late in the second period and did not return to the bench to begin the third. Willie Desjardins confirmed that he was "questionable" for Tuesday's game in New Jersey. "We’ll just see how it reacts overnight," Desj... Read More

February 4: Pionk’s decision; injury updates; Martinez-Fantenberg pairing

Jon RosenFebruary 4, 20190 Comments

InjuriesMorning Skate Notes

INSIDERS. You again! I suppose you’re interested in what happened at today’s morning skate. Let’s recap, starting with the line rushes: Iafallo-Kopitar-Brown Leipsic-Carter-Toffoli Hagelin-Kempe-Kovalchuk Clifford-Amadio-Wagner Forbort-Doughty Martinez-Fantenberg Phaneuf-LaDue Notes! ... Read More

Mitigating injury risk, endurance challenges after break (+ player tracking video)

Jon RosenJanuary 31, 20190 Comments

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Adam Pantozzi/NHLIHeading back into the NHL schedule, I was really interested in having a conversation with LA Kings Head Strength and Conditioning Coach Matt Price about the regiments and preparation needed to sustain a team’s conditioning and mid-season game-readiness amidst the longest hiatus si... Read More

January 18 practice notes: Toffoli, Kempe, Muzzin, Fantenberg, quotes

Jon RosenJanuary 18, 20190 Comments

InjuriesPractice notesPractice Quotes

The LA Kings practiced at Magness Arena on campus at the University of Denver on Friday afternoon just as the third-ranked Pioneers were convening and loading up the bus for their big rivalry tilt in Colorado Springs against the Colorado College Tigers. Photos of the charming arena and facilities ar... Read More

January 10: Projected lineups; Martinez set to return; LA Kings at CHLA

Jon RosenJanuary 10, 20190 Comments

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INSIDERS. A good afternoon to you from El Segundo. The LA Kings convened on the Toyota Sports Center ice in advance of tonight’s game against Ottawa (7:30 p.m. / FOX Sports West / FOX Sports app / LA Kings Audio Network) and aligned as such: Kovalchuk-Kopitar-Brown Iafallo-Carter-Leipsic Hageli... Read More