For years now, one of the biggest things going for the NHL compared to other professional sports leagues is parity, as any given team can win on any given night. That parity was on display throughout the 2021-22 season, particularly when it came to the Pacific Division. Related: 3 Bruins Hot Takes for 2022-23 Season
Los Angeles Kings
After a strong 2021-22 season, optimism is high around the Los Angeles Kings, with most fans expecting another step forward this season. After adding Kevin Fiala and losing no major pieces, the team is in a solid position to meet fan expectations and finish near the top of the Pacific Division. This team still has
As salary cap restrictions are loosened and teams find themselves armed with a bevy of cap space at their disposal, the NHL offseason – beginning with the annual Entry Draft – is often the most exciting time on the league calendar. The 2022 edition did not disappoint, with a meagre $1 million cap increase for
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, on Wednesday, the Los Angeles Kings went all-in on Kevin Fiala. Where does this leave them in terms of their offseason plans and the speed at which they plan to try and compete? Meanwhile, there are updates coming out of Detroit, both in terms of coaching updates and contracts. The
Evgeni Malkin wants to accomplish a rare feat we don’t often see now a days in sports, spend an entire career with one franchise. Whether or not the Pittsburgh Penguins are willing to compromise enough to make Malkin’s dream a reality is the hard part, which may shatter the hearts of many. Malkin, as he’s
I recently published an article discussing defensemen the Los Angeles Kings can target at the 2022 NHL Draft. To follow up on that article, I wanted to write a similar article discussing forwards the Kings should target. The organization is overloaded with prospects, but having too many good prospects is a great problem to have.
The Los Angeles Kings surprised many by making the playoffs this season and then surprised even more by taking the Edmonton Oilers to seven games. Unfortunately, they could not pull off an upset in round one, but they did have several impressive performers during their first-round series. Here are five players who impressed in the
In this edition of Los Angeles Kings News & Rumors, I’ll be discussing Mikey Anderson being recognized as one of the best shutdown defensemen in the league by The Athletic, the Kings ending the regular season with 99 points and Dustin Brown‘s last regular-season game with the team. Mikey Anderson’s Shutdown Ability The Kings have
In this edition of “NHL Talk,” these are the top hockey stories with quotes from players, coaches, managers, and more. Check Tom Pepper’s profile every day for a new edition of the “NHL Talk” column. Sabres’ Power to Make NHL Debut in Hometown Buffalo Sabres defensive prospect Owen Power will make his NHL debut at the Toronto
The Los Angeles Kings have been surprising this season. After several seasons at the bottom of the league, the team has proven that they are a serious threat to make the playoffs. However, a recent streak of injuries caused many to doubt if the team would be able to actually complete this feat. Here is
For the first time since 2018, the Los Angeles Kings are expected to make the playoffs. With 13 games left, the team is second in the Pacific Division, with four points separating them from the final playoff spot. Unlike in recent seasons when these final games were meaningless, the Kings have several areas that need
The Los Angeles Kings have suffered a slew of injuries this season, particularly in the last couple of weeks. With Drew Doughty, Sean Walker, Alex Edler, Matt Roy, Mikey Andersson, Viktor Arvidsson, Dustin Brown, Andreas Athanasiou, Brendan Lemieux, and now possibly Tobias Bjornfot all injured, the team is relying heavily on depth to win the
One positive to come from the Los Angeles Kings’ recent injury crisis, is an increase in chances for young players. This has been seen in many areas, including on defense and in Arthur Kaliyev being moved into the top six. It can also be seen in the team’s new third line, nicknamed the Champagne line
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The Los Angeles Kings were dealt another serious blow on Saturday, as they announced forward Andreas Athanasiou joined Viktor Arvidsson, Brendan Lemieux, and Mikey Anderson on the injured reserve list. After discussing some options for replacing Lemieux and Arvidsson earlier in the week, it appears the Kings need to find yet another replacement at forward.
The Los Angeles Kings were handed some bad news on Wednesday, with it being revealed that forwards Brendan Lemieux and Viktor Arvidsson are considered week-to-week, alongside defensemen Mikey Anderson. After discussing the team’s options for replacing Anderson, now seems like a good time to discuss the options for replacing Lemieux and Arvidsson. As always, I’ll
In this edition of Los Angeles Kings News & Rumors, I’ll be discussing the recent injuries to the team’s lineup, some trade talk surrounding the team, and a check-in on the Ontario Reign. Injuries Hit the Kings In Friday’s game against the Columbus Blue Jackets, Kings forward Brendan Lemieux exited the game after taking a
For the first time since the 2017-18 season, the Los Angeles Kings are in good shape to make the postseason. The team is second in the Pacific Division with a 31-19-7 record and 69 points. This solid performance indicates that LA’s lengthy rebuild has come to a close. It also means the Kings will be