Nick Shore Archives - LA Kings Insider

Admirable paths to Tuesday’s game for Muzzin, The Shore Boy

Jon RosenNovember 4, 20190 Comments

For the change Jake and Courtney Muzzin have experienced by moving across the continent and welcoming a daughter into the world, they were also handed some welcome familiarity. Returning to North America after his year as a Magnitogorsk exchange student was Nick Shore, a fellow Manchester-Los Angele... 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

Odds and Ends: Arbitration; happy trails, Folin, Rieder, other alums

Jon RosenJuly 9, 20180 Comments

AlumniContracts and Finances5 min read

NOW, WHERE WERE WE? Happy trails, July 4, er, weekend. Five-day weekend. Are five-day weekends a thing? I think so. Six-day weekends aren't. That's essentially "a vacation." Who here is happy that the first thought after an extended break is to categorize lengths of personal time? Anyone? I'll let m... Full Story

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

Josh CooperFebruary 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

Kings bolster defensive depth with Dion Phaneuf

Josh CooperFebruary 13, 20180 Comments

Trades1 min read

Going into the NHL’s trading deadline period, the Kings were looking for help on defense and late Tuesday they were able to get some by adding a big piece. Los Angeles acquired rugged 6-foot-3, 214-pound defenseman Dion Phaneuf along with forward Nate Thompson from the Ottawa Senators for forward... Full Story

Dion Phaneuf talks about trade to Kings

Josh CooperFebruary 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

Josh CooperFebruary 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

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

Josh CooperFebruary 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 9 postgame quotes: Quick, Shore

Jessi McDonaldFebruary 9, 20180 Comments

Postgame quotes3 min read

Jonathan Quick, on how satisfying tonight was after his last few starts: Got two points. Got a game in less than 24 hours so I’ll get ready for that now. Quick, on how he felt physically during the game: I don’t know. Another game and we were able to win it. Quick, on whether it took him a... Full Story

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

Josh CooperFebruary 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 29 practice notes: Quick, Forbort, Shore, the L.A. Ramblers

Jon RosenJanuary 29, 20180 Comments

InjuriesPhotographyPractice notes5 min read

Good evening from Dallas, Insiders. The Kings practiced at Dr. Pepper Star Center in Farmers Branch, which had curling sheets etched into the rink. Shortly after arriving from Love Field – and after Dustin Brown perfected his curling technique – the Kings gathered around the white board for practice... Full Story

Injury keeps Quick from ASG; Forbort day-to-day; Shore out; Blake weighs in

Jon RosenJanuary 24, 20180 Comments

InjuriesNHL News5 min read

Jonathan Quick has been dealing with a nagging injury that will keep him from participating in All-Star Weekend January 27-28 in Tampa, Florida. Speaking with reporters prior to tonight’s game against Calgary, Los Angeles general manager Rob Blake spoke on the decision to keep Quick at home and conf... Full Story

December 6 practice notes: Andreoff, Carter, Shore, MacDermid, World Juniors

Jon RosenDecember 6, 20170 Comments

InjuriesTournaments8 min read

Good afternoon, Insiders. Thanks for your patience this morning (and the lack of a WUWTK) as we monitored the Skirball Fire, which was creeping uncomfortably close to where we live and where my wife’s parents live. We’re still keeping an eye on the situation, but when I drove through the Sepulveda P... Full Story