NHL roundup: Sykora's late goal lifts Penguins over Thrashers Nov 21, 2008
At Los Angeles, Patrick O'Sullivan scored the go-ahead goal late in the second period and Duston Brown added a power-play goal, leading the Los Angeles Kings to a 5-2 victory over the injury-riddled Washington Capitals on Thursday night. Rookie Drew Doughty also scored for the Kings, who outshot Washington 32-21 and snapped Alex Ovechkin's five-game goal streak. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Jim KelleyINSIDE THE NHL Nov 21, 2008
Melrose wasn't any more qualified to be behind a bench in the NHL today than he was way back in 1993 when his Los Angeles Kings couldn't find away to rebound from a simple illegal stick penalty during the Stanley Cup Final against the Montreal Canadiens. For starters, any coach who knew what he was doing wouldn't have had a player, especially a player like Marty McSorley, on the ice with a crooked stick late in a game his team was leading by a goal on the cusp of going up 2-0 in the series. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Clemmensen backstops Devils to win Nov 21, 2008
Highlights from Thursday's game between the Los Angeles Kings and Washington Capitals. At Atlanta, Petr Sykora redirected Sidney Crosby's slap shot on a power play with 2:40 remaining to give Pittsburgh a victory over the Thrashers. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Ovechkin stars in Capitals' win over Ducks Nov 20, 2008
Ducks backup goalie Jonas Hiller, who made 29 saves against the Los Angeles Kings on Sunday for his first NHL shutout, was rewarded by coach Randy Carlyle with another start - and promptly gave up three goals on six shots before he was pulled at 7:13 of the first period for Jean-Sebastien Giguere. "Coming out and giving up three goals right away, it doesn't help our cause. We have to be ready to play for the full 60 minutes," Perry said. (Anchorage Daily News)
NEW VOICE: Quieter GM will bring steadying hand to Ducks Nov 20, 2008
Although his role in the community was largely lost on the rest of the NHL, Burke was a tireless promoter of the team and its unfortunately tepid rivalry with the Los Angeles Kings. No one buys a ticket to see a GM fulminate, of course, but Burke was a face of the franchise, at least on the corporate side. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Burke goes hunting Nov 20, 2008
" There was contact between the two sides. Toronto sports lawyer Gordon Kirke, who along with the Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment president and chief operating executive Richard Peddie make up the search committee for the NHL club's new top hockey man, talked with Burke's Vancouver-based lawyer, Peter Gall. Gall and Kirke discussed a time frame for negotiations, which indicated that the MLSE nine-member board cleared the way for Kirke and Peddie to begin negotiations with Gall and Burke.... (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
* NHL: Canadiens give St Louis the blues Nov 18, 2008
Nashville Predators goalie Dan Ellis watches the puck during the first period of their NHL game against the Los Angeles Kings in Los Angeles on Saturday. PHOTO: AP. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Hiller gets 1st NHL shutout in Ducks' win Nov 17, 2008
Hiller made 29 saves while Giguere got the day off, and the Anaheim Ducks got goals from Corey Perry and defenseman Bret Hedican to beat the Los Angeles Kings 2-0 on Sunday night. "I'm happy that it finally worked out. It's a great feeling," Hiller said. (Anchorage Daily News)
Hiller helps Ducks blank Kings Nov 17, 2008
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Barry Melrose fired by Tampa Bay after 16 games Nov 15, 2008
Melrose, who coached the Los Angeles Kings in the Wayne Gretzky era, was named the Lightning's head coach in June after a long tenure as an NHL analyst with ESPN. He guided the team, which used the first pick in the 2008 NHL draft on , to a 5-7-4 record. TEAM REPORT: ALLEN'S BLOG. (USA Today -- Sports)
Lightning strike fast in firing coach Melrose Nov 15, 2008
Gift Certificate Auction. Jeremy Sandler, National Post Published:Friday, November 14, 2008. (National Post)
Penguins win Stanley Cup rematch Nov 12, 2008
Highlights from Tuesday's game between the Los Angeles Kings and Dallas Stars. But Staal's second goal with 4:09 left pulled Pittsburgh within one, then he forced overtime by scoring on a rebound off star defenceman Nicklas Lidstrom. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Canes trio close to return Nov 11, 2008
"He's still got some problems relative to the hit. He hasn't made it in to be tested to possibly get cleared, so that tells me he's still a ways away."Defenseman Frantisek Kaberle, who received a hairline foot fracture Oct. 17 blocking a shot against the Los Angeles Kings, has been skating in individual workouts at the RBC Center. The Hurricanes on Monday reassigned forward Michael Ryan to the Albany River Rats of the American Hockey League. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Second Toronto team would be a fat cat Nov 10, 2008
Most recently in the NHL, former Los Angeles Kings owner Bruce McNall received $25-million in 1993 when the league awarded the Walt Disney Co. an expansion franchise in Anaheim. (). (Globe and Mail)
Clowe gets 2 3rd-period goals, SO winner Nov 7, 2008
Thanks to some curious scheduling, St. Louis must return to Southern California after two days in the Bay Area to meet the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday night in the third stop of their five-game road trip. The Sharks were the NHL's third-least penalized team entering the game, but they were surprisingly undisciplined at times. (Anchorage Daily News)
Clowe carries Sharks to shootout win over Blues Nov 7, 2008
Thanks to some curious scheduling, St. Louis must return to Southern California after two days in the Bay Area to meet the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday night in the third stop of their five-game road trip. After McDonald and Clowe scored early in the third, Backes batted home an airborne puck off Nabokov's pads for his second goal of the season with 9:22 left. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Stars sign Parrish Nov 6, 2008
He has also played for the Florida Panthers, New York Islanders and Los Angeles Kings. For his career, he has 208 goals and 164 assists. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Come on down! Kings lend a hand on 'The Price is Right' Nov 5, 2008
By Kevin Allen, USA TODAY Drew Carey is the host of The Price is Right game show, but he wasn't necessarily the star when four Los Angeles Kings taped a show that will be aired today. "Derek Armstrong was definitely the attention getter," joked defenseman. (USA Today -- Sports)
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LOS ANGELES KINGS Activated F John Zeiler from injured reserve and loaned him to Manchester (AHL). Assigned F Matt Moulson to Manchester. (Creston News Adertiser, IO)
NHL rankings Nov 4, 2008
Washington's Semin earns clutch honors with big October - USATODAY.com. Seeing Alexander Semin celebrate goals like this one against Nashville has become the norm in Washington this season. (USA Today -- Sports)
Flamesclip Kings for sixth straight victory Nov 2, 2008
Daymond Langkow scored the go-ahead goal with 3:37 remaining, Miikka Kiprusoff made 34 saves, and the Flames beat the Los Angeles Kings 3-2 Saturday night for their sixth straight victory. "We were definitely disappointed in how the season started,'' center Wayne Primeau said of the Flames, who opened 1-3-1. "We had a great preseason, and then we didn't get off on the right foot. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Maple Leafs rally past Rangers Nov 2, 2008
Daymond Langkow scored with 3:37 remaining in the third period as the Calgary Flames skated past the Los Angeles Kings 3-2. Captain Ethan Moreau scored twice within the final 88 seconds of the third period as the Edmonton Oilers posted a 3-1 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes. (National Post)
The key eight Nov 1, 2008
Drew Doughty, Los Angeles Kings. Games played: 9. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Canucks beat Kings behind Luongo's 40th shutout Oct 31, 2008
Luongo recorded his 40th career shutout and the Canucks got power-play goals from Daniel Sedin and Kyle Wellwood in a 4-0 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday night. Coming off a hard-luck 1-0 loss to Boston on Tuesday night, Luongo made 28 saves and survived a penalty shot by Alexander Frolov to become the 28th goaltender in NHL history to record at least 40 shutouts in the regular season. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Luongo's Canucks blank Kings 4-0 Oct 31, 2008
Outclassing the Los Angeles Kings 4-0 on Thursday was a good start ... Roberto Luongo makes a save against the Los Angeles Kings. (Vancouver Sun)
Flames win four in a row Oct 29, 2008
Like Glencross, Bourque and Cammalleri came over to the Flames in the summer, acquired via trades with the Chicago Blackhawks and Los Angeles Kings respectively. "We're paying pretty good attention to detail right now," said Cammalleri, when asked to explain the team's turnaround over the past 10 days. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Coming soon: 'Dogs take over the World Oct 26, 2008
The Reign, a new entry in to the ECHL Pacific Division and thus an opponent of the Fresno Falcons, is an affiliate of the Los Angeles Kings. The Kings have a "regal" line of affiliates that also includes the Manchester Monarchs of the American Hockey League and the Reading Royals, a secondary ECHL connection. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Red carpet treatment? Legace falls before Palin Oct 26, 2008
Jeff Roberson / APRepublican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin waves to the crowd, followed by her daughter Willow, as they walk out to drop the first puck before the start of the St. Louis Blues' game against the Los Angeles Kings on Friday ... The self-described hockey mom got more cheers than boos on Friday night before the Blues lost to the Los Angeles Kings 4-0 ... Louis Blues goalie Manny Legace trips on a carpet set up on the ice for Republican vice presidential candidate... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Legace seeing blue over Palin's visit (Today) Oct 26, 2008
Before the Blues' home game against the Los Angeles Kings, Blues goalie Manny Legace tripped on a carpet put out so Republican vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin could drop the ceremonial first puck. "I went to go step on the ice and the [security] guy goes, 'Watch the carpet,' and he had his foot there holding it, so I figured it would be safe to step on," Legace said. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Goalie injured after tripping on Palin carpet Oct 25, 2008
The Alaska governor dropped the ceremonial first puck before the Blues hosted the Los Angeles Kings. A narrow carpet walkway was placed from the gate at the Blues bench to center ice for Palin, her husband and two of her daughters. (Anchorage Daily News)
LaBarbera gets third shutout in Kings' 4-0 win Oct 25, 2008
ST. LOUIS - Kyle Quincey and Patrick O'Sullivan scored 5:28 apart in the first period, Jason LaBarbera stopped 15 shots and the Los Angeles Kings beat the listless St. Louis Blues 4-0 Friday night. Story tools. (Anchorage Daily News)
Sarah Palin drops puck, Kings drop Blues 4-0 Oct 25, 2008
had a goal and assist and stopped 15 shots for his third career shutout in the Los Angeles Kings' 4-0 victory over the Blues on Friday night. GAME REPORT. (USA Today -- Sports)
What's Wrong with the Tampa Bay Lig... Oct 25, 2008
With the departure (or firing, for those pessimists out there) of former head coach John Tortorella for the eventual greener pastures of a TSN studio, Tampa Bay management reached out to former Los Angeles Kings coach Barry Melrose this past off-season. The move was heavily criticized as Melrose wasn't exactly a winning head coach (with Wayne Gretzky on his roster, no less) and the last time he had coached in the NHL was the 1994-1995 season. (Suite101.com)
Palin drops puck at Blues game Oct 25, 2008
The Alaska governor and self-described "hockey mom" got more cheers than boos Friday night before the St. Louis Blues hosted the Los Angeles Kings. She was joined on the ice by her husband, Todd, and her two youngest daughters, both wearing Blues jerseys with the number "08." Palin dropped the puck for the captains of the two teams, St. Louis' Keith Tkachuk and the Kings' Dustin Brown. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Palin cheered at NHL game Oct 25, 2008
The Alaska governor and self-described hockey mom got more cheers than boos Friday night before the St. Louis Blues hosted the Los Angeles Kings ... With daughter Piper attentively watching, Republican vice presidential candidate, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, drops the first puck for St. Louis Blues Keith Tkachuk (left) and Los Angeles Kings Dustin Brown. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Palin to drop first puck in St. Louis Oct 23, 2008
ST. LOUIS - Vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin will drop the ceremonial first puck Friday night before the St. Louis Blues game against the Los Angeles Kings. The Alaska governor and self-described hockey mom also dropped the first puck Oct. 11 before Philadelphias home opener against the New York Rangers. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Gaboriks days numbered in Minnesota Oct 23, 2008
The Vancouver Canucks, Montreal Canadiens, Toronto Maple Leafs, Los Angeles Kings, Pittsburgh Penguins, Florida Panthers and New York Rangers are all reportedly interested in Gaborik. According to the Minneapolis Star-Tribune, Risebrough has already spoken with Habs GM Bob Gainey and Kings GM Dean Lombardi. (MSNBC -- Sports)
* NHL: Tampa Bay trashes Thrashers Oct 23, 2008
Its also his first NHL win since 1995 when he was coaching the Los Angeles Kings. FLAMES 2, CAPITALS 1. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Parse glad to be skating, not surfing Oct 22, 2008
With two herniated disks and a head full of fantasies about what pro hockey was truly like -- the other rinks, the stories and card games on the bus, the daily grind of it all -- the Portage native and former college star at Nebraska-Omaha instead battled boredom during his first season in the Los Angeles Kings' minor league system last year. In what should've been an 80-game season, Parse played just 32 -- 14 with the American Hockey League's Manchester Monarchs and 18 with the Reading Royals,... (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
Wilson's shootout swap comes up short for Leafs Oct 22, 2008
By The Associated Press. Wednesday, October 22, 2008. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
NHL roundup: Melrose gets first Lightning coaching victory Oct 22, 2008
It's also his first NHL win since 1995 when he was coaching the Los Angeles Kings. Sabres 3, Bruins 2, SO. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Wallin assisting Canes Oct 22, 2008
"But he has been a "point guy" in the first five games.On Friday, against the Los Angeles Kings, Wallin blasted a long shot -- the puck deflecting off forward Ryan Bayda for a goal.A few minutes later, another big blast. This time, forward Dan LaCouture got a piece of the puck and redirected it into the net.Against the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday, Wallin assisted on Rod Brind'Amour's winning goal in a 3-1 victory. His big shot ... well, to be honest, Wallin basically misfired, sending the puck... (News & Observer -- Sports)
NHL roundup: Stars' Modano hits game-winner against Rangers Oct 21, 2008
At Los Angeles, Ryan Smyth had two goals and Milan Hejduk extended his season-opening goal streak to six games, leading the Colorado Avalanche to a 4-3 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Monday night. David Jones scored his first of the season for the Avalanche, who have gotten goals from a league-high 15 different players through the first 1 weeks of the season. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Canes play hard in victory Oct 20, 2008
The Canes were coming off a hard-to-digest loss to the Los Angeles Kings on Friday at the Staples Center. Trailing 3-2 after two periods, the Kings tied to force overtime and then won, 4-3, costing the Canes a point. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Canes' Boychuk get his shot Oct 18, 2008
The Canes' first-round draft pick was to make his NHL debut Friday night against the Los Angeles Kings. Coach Peter Laviolette said the 19-year-old forward probably would start on the line with Rod Brind'Amour and Sergei Samsonov, although there could be changes as the game goes on. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Tanabe's career is over Oct 18, 2008
GREENE GETS EXTENSION: Defenseman Matt Greene has signed a five-year extension with the Los Angeles Kings through the 2013-14 season, the team said Friday. FRIDAY'S RESULTSSABRES 5, CANUCKS 2: Thomas Vanek scored his NHL-leading sixth goal and added two assists, and Ales Kotalik scored twice as Buffalo improved to 4-0 with a victory over visiting Vancouver. (News & Observer -- Sports)
No comments posted. Oct 16, 2008
In Los Angeles, Patrick O'Sullivan, Jarret Stoll and Tom Preissing scored on the power play, Wayne Simmonds got his first NHL goal, and the Los Angeles Kings rallied from a sluggish start. The Kings are 1-2 under new coach Terry Murray, who replaced Marc Crawford after the Kings finished last season tied with Tampa Bay for the fewest points in the league. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Changing the routine Oct 16, 2008
Nor will there be one Friday before the Canes play the Los Angeles Kings. See a trend developing here. (News & Observer -- Sports)
NHL roundup: Dupuis' OT goal lifts Pens over Flyers Oct 15, 2008
At Los Angeles, Patrick O'Sullivan, Jarret Stoll and Tom Preissing scored on the power play, Wayne Simmonds got his first NHL goal, and the Los Angeles Kings rallied from a sluggish start to beat the Anaheim Ducks 6-3 Tuesday night for their first victory of the season. The Kings are 1-2 under new coach Terry Murray, who replaced Marc Crawford after the Kings finished last season tied with Tampa Bay for the fewest points in the league. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Black jerseys a hit with Canes fans Oct 14, 2008
He hopes to play on the Canes' West Coast swing later in the week, either against the Los Angeles Kings or Anaheim Ducks. "It was great to hear from the doctor today that everything has healed just perfectly," Boychuk said this morning after an on-ice workout at the RBC Center. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Reinprecht's attitude wins ice time Oct 14, 2008
Reinprecht, who led the nation in scoring as a senior at the University of Wisconsin, signed as a free agent with the Los Angeles Kings late in the 1999-2000 season. He also had stints in Colorado, where he was a member of a Stanley-Cup winning team (2001), and Calgary before being traded to the Coyotes and playing in 28 games in 2006. (AZCentral -- Sports)
It ranks as a great week for Hockey East Oct 14, 2008
NHL Kings' Johnson might miss 3 months Los Angeles Kings defenseman Jack Johnson, the third overall pick in the 2005 NHL draft, will miss up to three months because of a shoulder injury suffered in Sunday's 1-0 loss to San Jose. Johnson was hit hard late in the first period and took a single shift in the second period before leaving the game. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Newman to miss at least 1 month Oct 13, 2008
Anze Kopitar signed a seven-year extension with the Los Angeles Kings, putting the 21-year-old center under contract through the 2015-16 season. Florida Panthers defenseman Bryan McCabe is expected to miss two weeks because of a contusion and lower back strain suffered in Friday's season opener at Carolina. (Boston Globe)
Boucher shutout keeps Sharks undefeated Oct 13, 2008
San Jose Sharks center Tomas Plihal (39) shoots on Los Angeles Kings goalie Jason LaBarbera during Sunday's game ... Lukas Kaspar scored his first NHL goal and Brian Boucher made 21 saves to lead the Sharks to a 1-0 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Sunday night. (MSNBC -- Sports)
RINK REPORT: Leafs-Wings a victory for Versus Oct 13, 2008
Tuesday, Anaheim Ducks at Los Angeles Kings: faces his former Ducks teammates. Wednesday, Buffalo Sabres at New York Rangers: New York is sharper than expected, and Buffalo could be the NHL's sleeper. (USA Today -- Sports)
Penner's tip-in late gives Edmonton win over Colorado Oct 13, 2008
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NHL Notebook: Avery is on short leash after game misconducts (Today) Oct 13, 2008
Anze Kopitar has signed a seven-year extension with the Los Angeles Kings, putting the 21-year-old center under contract through the 2015-16 season. The deal is the second-longest in club history. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Kopitar signs seven-year extension with Kings Oct 12, 2008
LOS ANGELES (AP) -Anze Kopitar has signed a seven-year extension with the Los Angeles Kings, putting the 21-year-old center under contract through the 2015-16 season. The seven-year deal is the second-longest in club history. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Stanley Cup champion Red Wings garner first win Oct 12, 2008
KINGS GIVE KOPITAR EXTENSION: Anze Kopitar has signed a seven-year extension with the Los Angeles Kings, putting the 21-year-old center under contract through the 2015-16 season. MCCABE SIDELINED: Florida Panthers defenseman Bryan McCabe is expected to miss two weeks because of a back injury sustained when he collided with Hurricanes defenseman Dennis Seidenberg in Friday night's 6-4 loss at Carolina. (News & Observer -- Sports)
New season, new faces Oct 11, 2008
Current Blues coach Andy Murray knows all about Cowan because he coached him with the Los Angeles Kings. Cowan hasn't toiled in the minors since the 1999-2000 season. (Pekin Times, IL)
Kings lock up All-Star Kopitar through 2015-16 Oct 11, 2008
The Los Angeles Kings signed Anze Kopitar to a seven-year deal. - NHL - SI.com. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NHL)
Sharks Begin Hunt For The Cup Oct 10, 2008
The Pacific Division is loaded with top-flight teams including the Dallas Stars, which ousted the Sharks from last season's playoffs, the young and improving Phoenix Coyotes and Los Angeles Kings, in addition to the always dangerous Ducks who captured the Stanley Cup in 2007. Starting tonight the Sharks look to build on last season's 49-23-10 record. (NBC 11, CA)
Sauer, Wolverines hungry for more Oct 10, 2008
One of the reasons the RedHawks gave other teams fits was the play of goaltender Jeff Zatkoff, who signed with the Los Angeles Kings. Junior goaltender Jon Whitacre is on the roster, but so are two freshmen - Connor Knapp and Cody Reichard. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Cyclones receive three from Hamilton Oct 8, 2008
The six-foot-one, 204 pound native of Stoneham, MA was the second round choice (#48 overall) by the Los Angeles Kings in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft. This group of players will help solidify what we have in place, Cyclones Head Coach Chuck Weber said. (WKRC.com, OH)
Ice forecast Oct 8, 2008
By Jerry S. Mendoza, AP. One of the biggest questions hanging over the 2008-09 NHL season is whether the Wild can re-sign Marian Gaborik. (USA Today -- Sports)
