NHL

NHL: Some blurbs around the league

The last week or so has been relatively quiet in terms of news in the NHL. Here are a few things going on the last couple of days. The NHL’s first CBA proposal came out. The CBA negotiations will be … Continue reading

NHL: Free Agency and trade outlook heading into July 1st

The best way to build a championship team in the National Hockey League is through the draft. In addition to building through the draft, picking up that great fit or perfect veteran through free agency is huge as well. Look … Continue reading

1967, 1988, 1993 and 2012: Key dates in the life and times of the Los Angeles Kings

When the Los Angeles Kings Franchise came into being in 1967, there was great anticipation of success.  Jack Kent Cooke, the owner of the Kings built a new arena called the Forum in Inglewood California where the Kings played for 32 years until the team … Continue reading

NHL: Crowning the Los Angeles Kings

The Los Angeles Kings are Stanley Cup Champions for the first time in club history after defeating the New Jersey Devils Monday night 6-1 at Staples Center, winning their best out of seven series 4 games to 2. Kings Captain … Continue reading

Stanley Cup Final: Three Down, One to GO!

When the “Great One” makes a comment, people listen.  Last night at Staples Center in Los Angeles, he was quoted as saying that “this is one of the greatest playoff runs he has seen.” Of course Wayne Gretzky didn’t have … Continue reading

NHL: Stanley Cup Finals…From Kopidor to Kopitar

Anze Kopitar continues to show the world that he is one of the top overall players in the National Hockey League. The Los Angeles Kings top line center once again led the way, scoring the overtime winner in game one … Continue reading

NHL: Pancakes! Penner’s Overtime Tally Leads Kings To Their First Stanley Cup Finals Berth Since 1993!

Dustin Penner’s rough regular season and some tough off-ice issues can now be a thing of the past. The man who loves him some delicious pancakes continued his strong post-season play, scoring the series clinching goal in overtime Tuesday night, … Continue reading

NHL: Western Conference Game 5 Preview

The Los Angeles Kings have truly ruled the road in this year’s playoffs. They have a chance to keep up their dominance, and more importantly advance to their first Stanley Cup Finals appearance since 1993 on Tuesday, when they visit … Continue reading

The Los Angeles Kings: Closer and Closer to Being Crowned

Coming into the playoffs, everyone around the hockey world knew that the eighth seed out West was no ordinary eighth seed. Heading into the 2011-2012 season, many experts and fans alike, around the NHL believed the Los Angeles Kings had … Continue reading

Western Conference Finals Game 2 Preview

The Los Angeles Kings continued their strong post season play in game 1 of the Western Conference finals. Despite controlling the play throughout most of the game though, the score remained close until the end. Kings goaltender Jonathan Quick wasn’t … Continue reading