Marian Gaborik Archives - LA Kings Insider

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

Good morning, Ottawa

Jon RosenNovember 6, 20190 Comments

Alumni2 min read

Good morning, Ottawa, and good morning, Insiders. Ahh! Ottawa! Or Kanata. I'm not quite sure where the dividing line is, actually. Our hotel's address says the former, although Ottawa, like West Springfield, is three times the size of Texas. Anyway, we're out in the suburbs this time, and a view ... Full Story

Player evaluations: The others

Jon RosenSeptember 6, 20180 Comments

PollsVideo44 min read

Aaron Poole/NHLICHRISTIAN FOLIN This season: 65 games, 3 goals, 10 assists, 13 points, 30 penalty minutes, +1 rating, -0.8 CF%Rel, .995 PDO, 15:39 time on ice The good: Signed to a one-year, $850,000 contract, the Kings got their money’s worth out of Folin, who provided hard minutes on the righ... Full Story

February 14: Phaneuf practices, Mersch recalled, Kings wait on Thompson

Jon RosenFebruary 14, 20180 Comments

Practice notes4 min read

Earlier, the Kings practiced at UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex in advance of their Thursday night game at the Pittsburgh Penguins and were joined by defenseman Dion Phaneuf for his first set of drills with the team. Phaneuf was added Tuesday night along with forward Nate Thompson from the Ottawa Senato... Full Story

Dion Phaneuf talks about trade to Kings

Jon RosenFebruary 13, 20180 Comments

Trades3 min read

Defenseman Dion Phaneuf met with the media after he was traded to the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday along with forward Nate Thompson for forwards Marian Gaborik and Nick Shore. Phaneuf was reportedly pulled from his team's game at the Pittsburgh Penguins so the deal could be finished. The Kings... Full Story

Kings acquire Phaneuf and Thompson from Senators for Gaborik and Shore

Jon RosenFebruary 13, 20180 Comments

Trades2 min read

The Kings have acquired defenseman Dion Phaneuf and forward Nate Thompson from the Ottawa Senators. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported that the Senators picked up 25 percent of Phaneuf’s salary. Phaneuf has three years remaining on his contract at $7 million per season. Subtracting 25 percent... Full Story

February 13: Justin Williams on his Kings past, Tyler Toffoli and Marian Gaborik talk production

Jon RosenFebruary 13, 20180 Comments

Morning Skate Notes5 min read

The Kings wrapped up morning skate in advance of their Tuesday game at the Hurricanes at 4 p.m. Pacific at PNC Arena and showed the following lines: Iafallo – Kopitar – Toffoli Pearson – Kempe – Gaborik Clifford – Mitchell – Amadio Andreoff – Shore – Brodzinski Forbort – Doughty Mu... Full Story

Stevens on ‘primary scoring’ production, Nick Shore’s line, Trevor Lewis’ status

Jon RosenFebruary 13, 20180 Comments

Morning Skate Quotes4 min read

On what he’s hoping for out of Marian Gaborik in a possible bigger role tonight at the Carolina Hurricanes: Well it doesn’t matter if we’re talking about (Gaborik) or anybody else, we need guys committed to playing 200 feet. You look at the league now the way it is. Teams play so fast and check so ... Full Story

February 7: Kuemper first goaltender off ice, Carter to stay in LA for road-trip

Jon RosenFebruary 7, 20180 Comments

Morning Skate Notes6 min read

Darcy Kuemper was the first goaltender off the ice at Kings morning skate Wednesday, which is the general ‘tell’ for the team’s starter. The Kings take on the Edmonton Oilers, a team that has gone 5-1-1 in its last seven games, on Wednesday night at Staples Center at 7:30 p.m. Kuemper has won ... Full Story

January 21 notes: How to generate offense & boost personal production? (+ photos)

Jon RosenJanuary 21, 20180 Comments

Uncategorized10 min read

Good morning from El Segundo, Insiders. The Kings skated at Toyota Sports Center Sunday morning in advance of their game against the New York Rangers (7:30 p.m. / FOX Sports West / FOX Sports GO / FUBO TV / KABC 790 / I Heart Radio) and aligned thusly: Iafallo-Kopitar-Brown Pearson-Kempe-Lewis ... Full Story

January 17 notes: Carter video; Muzzin on the verge; Jokinen claimed; CHLA pics

Jon RosenJanuary 17, 20180 Comments

Uncategorized10 min read

Good afternoon from El Segundo, Insiders. Stick taps to @Neil for the reminder that the Northridge Earthquake was 24 years ago today. Enough time has passed that the anniversary often slips our mind each January 17. The Kings were out of town at the time, having flown from Philadelphia to Dallas the... Full Story

January 1 practice quotes: John Stevens

Jon RosenJanuary 1, 20180 Comments

Practice Quotes5 min read

On whether the coaching staff was able to get some time off last night: Some guys had family in town, but the rest of us, we just had dinner. Quiet dinner. The usual. Nothing different, to be honest with you. Catch up with the Calgary game. Uneventful . Quite honestly, two days isn’t great on the r... Full Story

December 21 notes: Brown/Gaborik 1K, Iafallo, Fantenberg, Avs, Kings Weekly

Jon RosenDecember 21, 20170 Comments

FOX Sports WestMorning Skate NotesPhotographyVideo8 min read

Good afternoon from El Segundo, Insiders. In advance of tonight’s game between Los Angeles and Colorado (7:30 p.m. / FOX Sports West / FOX Sports GO / FUBO TV / KABC 790 / I Heart Radio), the Kings skated at Toyota Sports Center and aligned as such: Iafallo-Kopitar-Brown Pearson-Kempe-Toffoli G... Full Story