Oscar Fantenberg Archives - LA Kings Insider

INSIDERS. So, there was some news today. Let’s get started. The LA Kings skated at the Scotiabank Saddledome at 11:30 a.m. and aligned thusly: Iafallo-Kopitar-Brown Grundstrom-Kempe-Toffoli Clifford-Carter-Lewis Wagner-(Amadio)-Brodzinski Forbort-Doughty Martinez-Roy Phaneuf-Walker MacDe... Full Story

Audio: Quick hits with Oscar Fantenberg

Jon RosenMarch 25, 20190 Comments

AlumniAudioOpposition4 min read

Oscar Fantenberg only played 73 games for the LA Kings over the better part of two seasons and in that short time endeared himself to his coaches and teammates with his ability and work ethic and to the media and team staff through his humble friendliness. He's also a good defenseman, too, and thoug... 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

Fantenberg traded to Calgary for a conditional 2020 fourth round pick

Jon RosenFebruary 25, 20190 Comments

Trades2 min read

The LA Kings have traded defenseman Oscar Fantenberg to the Calgary Flames for a conditional 2020 fourth round draft pick, as first reported by Ryan Leslie of Sportsnet. Should the Flames advance to the Western Conference Final and Fantenberg plays in at least 50% of their playoff games over the fir... 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

February 9 Rapid Reaction (feat. Dana Bryson): Bruins 5, Kings 4 (OT)

Jon RosenFebruary 9, 20190 Comments

Postgame notesPostgame quotesPostgame videoRapid Reaction10 min read

Rapid Reaction, feat. Assistant Equipment Manager Dana Bryson Post-game Quotes Willie Desjardins, on whether this was a good or bad single point: Well, in the end it was a good point. The guys battled back. It was easy for us to kind of fall back. It was a little disappointing to start th... Full Story

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

Jon RosenFebruary 4, 20190 Comments

InjuriesMorning Skate Notes10 min read

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! ... Full Story

Muzzin, Martinez maintenance; Fantenberg back after break; competitive practice

Jon RosenJanuary 20, 20190 Comments

PhotographyPractice notesPractice Quotes5 min read

News, notes and quotes from Sunday’s LA Kings practice in El Segundo: --Jake Muzzin, Alec Martinez and Oscar Fantenberg did not take part. It was a maintenance day for both Muzzin and Martinez, while Fantenberg was ruled out for the final game before the 11-day bye week and All-Star break. He’s s... Full Story

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

Jon RosenJanuary 18, 20190 Comments

InjuriesPractice notesPractice Quotes10 min read

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... Full Story

In his longest uninterrupted stretch, “steady” Fantenberg showing versatility

Jon RosenDecember 27, 20180 Comments

Contracts and FinancesVideo6 min read

Though they made important free signings in forward Alex Iafallo and goalie Cal Petersen in the 2017 off-season, the LA Kings were also finalists for a number of NHL-ready defensemen earlier in the spring. And though they had signed Oscar Fantenberg that April, the team withheld issuing a press rele... Full Story

November 21: Quick; the MacKinnon line Fantenberg stays in; Tavares reaches out

Jon RosenNovember 21, 20180 Comments

Morning Skate Notes11 min read

INSIDERS. A very happy Thanksgiving to you and your family and friends. The LA Kings held an optional skate at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday morning at Toyota Sports Center in advance of tonight’s game against the Colorado Avalanche (7:30 p.m. / FOX Sports West / FOX Sports app / LA Kings Audio Network) and ... Full Story

Postgame quotes: Stevens, Campbell, Fantenberg

Jon RosenSeptember 28, 20180 Comments

Postgame quotes7 min read

The LA Kings fell 2-0 to the Vegas Golden Knights in their penultimate preseason tune-up Friday night, but despite the loss banked on a standout team game comprised by a collection of high-quality individual performances. Jack Campbell, moving past an off-night Wednesday in Anaheim, was terrific in ... Full Story

Monday notes: Split-squads; Fantenberg; Lewis; Martinez’s hit on Doughty

Jon RosenSeptember 17, 20180 Comments

Coaching8 min read

Notes from Monday’s training camp sessions at Toyota Sports Center: --The preseason is upon us! The LA Kings and Arizona Coyotes will play a pair of split-squad games at Staples Center and Gila River Arena on Tuesday. The full lineups aren’t yet available, but there were plenty of hints dropped i... Full Story