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By TiqIQ @ Make Way for The Kings 05/08/2013

After a couple of great wins, the Los Angeles Kings have tied things up at 2-2 in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. With game 5 Wednesday night in St. Louis, Kings fans will have game 6 back home at the Staples Center, as either a...

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By Ryan Cowley @ Make Way for The Kings 05/06/2013

After much speculation, it is now official: the Los Angeles Kings will play host to an outdoor game at Dodger Stadium on Saturday, January 25, 2014 when they play host to their cross-town rivals, the Anaheim Ducks. This game will be part of the...

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By Ryan Cowley @ Make Way for The Kings 03/29/2013

With the 2013 Trade Deadline less than a week away, it is time to look at who the Los Angeles Kings could trade for. While there are plenty of forwards out there in addition to a few reliable backups (assuming they part ways with Jonathan...

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By Ryan Cowley @ Make Way for The Kings 03/29/2013

While there is no clear-cut big fish on the trade market in terms of defenseman, New York Islanders blueliner Mark Streit may be just what the Kings need. The 35-year-old has a great sense of leadership and is defensively-sound. He has 65 blocked...

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By Ryan Cowley @ Make Way for The Kings 03/29/2013

With injuries to Matt Greene and Willie Mitchell, the Los Angeles Kings are looking for a short-term fix on the back end and with Jordan Leopold set to become an unrestricted free agent this summer, he may be just what Los Angeles needs. In 24...

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By Ryan Cowley @ Make Way for The Kings 03/29/2013

With their longtime head coach fired earlier this season and just an overall disappointing campaign, the Buffalo Sabres are in a transition mode and the prospect of dealing a couple of their defensemen might just fall into Los Angeles’...

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By Ryan Cowley @ Make Way for The Kings 03/29/2013

As a 13-year NHL veteran, Filip Kuba can provide some great depth for any contender including the Kings. While he has registered 50 blocked shots and has been reliable playing in all 33 games this season, Kuba still has another year remaining on...

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By Ryan Cowley @ Make Way for The Kings 03/29/2013

Perhaps a stop in Los Angeles is just what Jay Bouwmeester needs who was great in Florida but whose career has fallen off a bit signing joining the Flames. Having played in 608 straight games, Bouwmeester is reliable and that helps especially as...

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By Ryan Cowley @ Make Way for The Kings 03/29/2013

With the 2013 Trade Deadline less than a week away, it is time to look at who the Los Angeles Kings could trade for.   While there are plenty of forwards out there in addition to a few reliable backups (assuming they part ways with Jonathan...

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By Ryan Cowley @ Make Way for The Kings 03/03/2013

With the first full month of the regular season in the books, we take a look at the top five Los Angeles Kings in the month of February.

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By Ryan Cowley @ Make Way for The Kings 03/03/2013

Quintessentially, the late-month success of the Los Angeles Kings is credited to the outstanding play of Jeff Carter.   While he was one of the few impressive Kings in January, Carter has carried over his success into February with more help...

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By Ryan Cowley @ Make Way for The Kings 03/03/2013

After a frustrating first few weeks, it was easy to cast off Mike Richards as an underachiever. After all, the more we see Wayne Simmonds and Brayden Schenn excel in Philadelphia (both of whom were traded away in exchange for Richards), the harder...

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By Ryan Cowley @ Make Way for The Kings 03/03/2013

As per usual, Anze Kopitar is picking up his game as the season progresses. In February, he scored five goals and nine assists including notching the game-winner against Detroit last week.   While his outstanding play is appreciated in Los...

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By Ryan Cowley @ Make Way for The Kings 03/03/2013

As typical as his slow starts to the season are, just as typical is Dustin Brown's knack for beginning to produce with a vengeance.   In 12 games this month, the captain scored five goals and four assists and even picked up his...

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By Ryan Cowley @ Make Way for The Kings 03/03/2013

His first appearance of the season came back on February 2 in Anaheim and it was a forgettable one. Despite relieving Jonathan Quick that night and allowing four goals on 21 shots, Bernier knew he had better days ahead and he wasted little time...

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By Ryan Cowley @ Make Way for The Kings 03/03/2013

With the first full month of the season in the books, we look at the Top 5 Los Angeles Kings in the month of February.

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By Ryan Cowley @ Make Way for The Kings 03/02/2013

While talking with a local New York TV station yesterday, Islanders goaltender Rick DiPietro discussed his frustrations in recent years by taking it a bit too far, casually saying that there were some days when he felt like driving his car into a...

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By Ryan Cowley @ Make Way for The Kings 02/25/2013

With the celebration of last night's Academy Awards, it is now time to present the Top 5 Oscar-Worth Plays from the Los Angeles Kings so far this season.   Enjoy!

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By Ryan Cowley @ Make Way for The Kings 02/25/2013

Save, February 23 vs. Colorado

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By Ryan Cowley @ Make Way for The Kings 02/25/2013

Goal, January 24 @ Edmonton

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By Ryan Cowley @ Make Way for The Kings 02/25/2013

Goal, February 23 vs. Colorado

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By Ryan Cowley @ Make Way for The Kings 02/25/2013

Save, January 24 @ Edmonton

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By Ryan Cowley @ Make Way for The Kings 02/25/2013

Goal, January 11 @ St. Louis

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By TiqIQ @ Make Way for The Kings 02/21/2013

The Kings look to have found a bit of a groove here, only losing to Blackhawks(who hasn't...)in the last 4. They take on the erratic CalgaryFlames tonight in Calgary. Share your plans on attending or watching any of the next 20 games and you'll be...

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By TiqIQ @ Make Way for The Kings 02/15/2013

Before embarking on a tough three-game road trip, the Los Angeles Kings look to get back to back wins for only the second time this season tonight at the Staples Center. To do that, theyll have to beat the lowly Columbus Blue Jackets who also sit...

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By Ryan Cowley @ Make Way for The Kings 02/08/2013

I have come up with my version of the five best trades made by the Los Angeles Kings since 2000. You may agree or disagree but here is my Top 5 list.

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By Ryan Cowley @ Make Way for The Kings 02/08/2013

June 29, 2008:   Like the Williams for O'Sullivan deal, I had a mixed reaction about this trade. Lubomir Visnovsky was my favourite Kings player at the time and to see him go was tough. With that said, I had watched enough of the Edmonton...

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By Ryan Cowley @ Make Way for The Kings 02/08/2013

September 29, 2006:   As great as the Jeff Carter trade turned out, it wouldn't have been possible if Jack Johnson was not traded to Los Angeles.   In his first significant move as general manager, Dean Lombardi made a ton of noise...

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By Ryan Cowley @ Make Way for The Kings 02/08/2013

February 23, 2012:   With his former teammate from Philadelphia Mike Richards already in La-La Land, the offensively-sterile Los Angeles Kings were hoping a reunion was just what the doctor ordered as they traded for forward Jeff Carter from...

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By Ryan Cowley @ Make Way for The Kings 02/08/2013

March 4, 2009:   When the trade was announced, I had mixed feelings. I was actually a big fan of Patrick O'Sullivan's, who appeared to be a significant piece in the Kings' immediate and long-term future. However, GM Dean Lombardi...

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By Ryan Cowley @ Make Way for The Kings 02/08/2013

February 5, 2007:   You may be wondering why this trade made my list. After all, since coming over from the New York Rangers six years ago, Marc-Andre Cliche has played a grand total of one game for the Los Angeles Kings.   With that...

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By Ryan Cowley @ Make Way for The Kings 02/02/2013

It's been an up-and-down opening month for the Los Angeles Kings. At 2-2-2, the reigning champions have played a little better with each game and while they've struggled at time, they've also found some success as well thanks to...

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By Ryan Cowley @ Make Way for The Kings 02/02/2013

While his defensive numbers aren’t among tops on the team, Rob Scuderi has proven why he was signed to come to Los Angeles four summers ago. After scoring the first King goal of the new season, Scuderi has stepped his game up a notch after...

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By Ryan Cowley @ Make Way for The Kings 02/02/2013

After a shaky start to the season, Jonathan Quick has become gradually better since the season-opener against Chicago. While not quite as impressive as his playoff numbers, Quick’s 2.43 goals-against average is starting to turn heads in Los...

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By Ryan Cowley @ Make Way for The Kings 02/02/2013

A pleasant surprise, Kyle Clifford has gotten off to a great start this season. With one goal and four assists so far, Clifford went on a five-game point streak. In addition, Clifford is also a +4 which means it’s lucky for the Kings to have...

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By Ryan Cowley @ Make Way for The Kings 02/02/2013

After a slow start to the season, Jeff Carter has come as he scored three goals in three games, including potting a shootout winner against the Vancouver Canucks on Monday night. So far, Carter has amassed a shooting percentage of 15.8 while his...

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By Ryan Cowley @ Make Way for The Kings 02/02/2013

With the injuries to Matt Greene and Willie Mitchell, the Kings' defense is more depleted than they would have hoped. Fortunately, defenseman Alec Martinez has taken this opportunity and stepped up his defensive game by sliding to keep pucks...

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By Ryan Cowley @ Make Way for The Kings 01/20/2013

Game 1 (0-1-0) LOS ANGELES - It was what Kings fans have been waiting for since June. This afternoon, the time finally came to see the Los Angeles Kings have their long-awaited Stanley Cup banner raised to the rafters in addition to each player...

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By Ryan Cowley @ Make Way for The Kings 01/18/2013

Previewing the Los Angeles Kings' 2012-13 season: Game 1 vs. Chicago January 19, 2013 12pm PST (3pm EST) It has been 224 days since they raised the Stanley Cup but the Los Angeles Kings are finally back. After an emotional, drama-filled...

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By Ryan Cowley @ Make Way for The Kings 01/17/2013

Its been a long wait for the Stanley Cup itself but the Los Angeles Kings and their fans finally had their time this past June. Shortly afterwards, there was the championship parade with a quarter-million in attendance that no Kings player or fan...

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By Ryan Cowley @ Make Way for The Kings 01/17/2013

Earlier this week, there was a news station which had the wrong names under the wrong players in addition to a Chicago newspaper advertising this weekends Blackhawks matchup with the Kings using the logo of the NBAs Sacramento Kings instead of the...

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By Ryan Cowley @ Make Way for The Kings 01/16/2013

According to TSN.ca, defenseman Sean ODonnell has officially retired after 17 NHL seasons which included stints with eight teams including two with the Los Angeles Kings. The 41-year-old spent last season in Chicago where he registered seven...

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By Ryan Cowley @ Make Way for The Kings 01/16/2013

The Los Angeles Kings opened their practice session yesterday and it seems as if theyre only setback heading into this Saturdays season-opener will be addressed soon. Anze Kopitar, who injured his knee while playing in Sweden just a day before the...

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By Ryan Cowley @ Make Way for The Kings 01/14/2013

According to the Los Angeles Times, the Los Angeles Kings have signed General Manager Dean Lombardi and Head Coach Darryl Sutter to contract extensions. Lombardi, who was the architect behind the Kings Stanley Cup win last spring, has made a...

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By Ryan Cowley @ Make Way for The Kings 01/13/2013

TSN Hockey Insider Aaron Ward has just tweeted (@aaronward_nhl) that the Los Angeles Kings have traded tough guy (and union representative) Kevin Westgarth to the Carolina Hurricanes in exchange for forward Anthony Stewart as well as 4th- and...

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