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The L.A. Kings would answer the phone, even if there wasn’t much of a conversation to be had. Attempts to pry Gabriel Vilardi from the club in advance of the trade deadline were lost causes, no matter the types of bounties dangled. For the Kings, who had traded first round draft picks at the 201... Full Story

Where can Gabe Vilardi play when his OHL season is done?

Jon RosenMarch 5, 20180 Comments

Ontario ReignProspects and Scouting1 min read

A once-and-for-all update on where Gabriel Vilardi can play once his season with OHL-Kingston is finished: Even though Vilardi has been signed to an entry-level contract, he would still be eligible to sign an ATO (amateur tryout agreement) to play for the Ontario Reign once his OHL season is conc... Full Story

January 5 notes: How many points will get the Kings into the playoffs?

Jon RosenJanuary 5, 20180 Comments

Practice notesPractice QuotesProspects and Scouting8 min read

Good afternoon from El Segundo, where we arrived at the rink to see that no players got onto the ice for practice. After off-ice workouts, several players met with the media as others had equipment adjusted and met in small groups with coaches. Notes! -So, we’re 41 games deep into the 82-gam... Full Story

January 1 notes: Toffoli’s 200-foot game, Vilardi trade official; USA rosters

Jon RosenJanuary 1, 20180 Comments

AlumniPhotographyPractice notesProspects and ScoutingTournaments8 min read

Good evening and a Happy New Year to you from Edmonton, Insiders. After ringing in the New Year, the Kings took a 9:30 a.m. bus through foggy and deserted Vancouver and across Kitsilano to the University of British Columbia, where they practiced at 11:00 a.m. There were no changes to their forward g... Full Story

December 29 practice notes: Vilardi, Folin, Iafallo, Forbort

Jon RosenDecember 29, 20170 Comments

InjuriesPractice notesPractice Quotes7 min read

Good evening from rainy Vancouver, Insiders. Notes from today’s practice: -Lines weren’t coded by color, and there weren’t any real line rushes, but based on a repetition of drills, the alignment appeared to show Anze Kopitar centering Tanner Pearson and Dustin Brown, Adrian Kempe centering Maria... Full Story

Introducing Spencer Watson

Jon RosenJune 28, 201416 Comments

KingsVisionProspects and ScoutingVideo4 min read

Seventh Round, 209th overall: Spencer Watson Position: RW Shoots: R DOB: 4/25/96 Height: 5'10 Weight: 155 NHL Central Scouting final ranking: 59 (North American skaters) NHL Central Scouting midterm ranking: 43 (North American skaters) Stats (OHL – Kingston): 65 GP, 33 G, 35 A, 68 Pts,... Full Story