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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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By Ryan Cowley @ Make Way for The Kings 01/11/2013

While TSNs Pierre LeBrun is reporting that the remainder of the NHL schedule wont be released until the weekend, the Los Angeles Kings know who they will be opening their season against. The Kings will be hosting the Chicago Blackhawks next...

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By Ryan Cowley @ Make Way for The Kings 01/06/2013

It had taken 113 days and during that time, a lot of anger was displayed (mostly from yours truly) but after all the drama, all the times we thought a season would be salvaged only to have those hopes dashed and all the times the frustrated fans...

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By Ryan Cowley @ Make Way for The Kings 01/06/2013

From the perspective of a Los Angeles Kings fan, I have to say that while I said I didnt care if there was a season this year, I am very excited for the coming season particularly to see the Kings raise their long-awaited and much-deserved Stanley...

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By Ryan Cowley @ Make Way for The Kings 01/02/2013

With all the political correctness of Merry Christmas versus Happy Holidays aside, it was the season to spread joy and good will to everyone around. Unfortunately for the National Hockey League, not everyone is obligated to reciprocate those...

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By Ryan Cowley @ Make Way for The Kings 12/31/2012

Team Canada made a convincing statement this morning as they trounced HC Davos 7-2 this morning to claim the 2013 Spengler Cup. While he was part of the championship-winning squad, Los Angeles Kings' goaltender Jonathan Bernier was forced to play...

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By Ryan Cowley @ Make Way for The Kings 12/30/2012

After losing 2-1 in their tournament-opener, Team Canada rebounded winning their next two with the latter coming in the semi-final over HC Fribourg - and now the Canadians vie for their record 13th Spengler Cup title. Despite playing well in the...

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By Ryan Cowley @ Make Way for The Kings 12/13/2012

Should the lockout continue (and please refrain from voicing your opinion for a moment) into the new year, Los Angeles Kings' backup goaltender Jonathan Bernier plans to represent Canada at the Spengler Cup which runs from December 26 to 31. ...

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By Ryan Cowley @ Make Way for The Kings 12/08/2012

He was initially brought in a couple of years ago by the players union to right the ship so to speak. Since Bob Goodenow resigned following the signing of the last CBA in 2005, the NHLPA handed over the reins to Ted Saskin and then Paul Kelly,...

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By Ryan Cowley @ Make Way for The Kings 12/07/2012

While the collective feeling was one of optimism on Tuesday and Wednesday as a group of owners and players met in a conscious effort to hammer out a new deal, the attitude was simple: keep Bettman and Fehr out of it and a deal is imminent. That...

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By Ryan Cowley @ Make Way for The Kings 12/06/2012

As of now, the NHL and the Players Association are still far apart on a new deal. With that said, there has been significant process in New York this week between the two sides. While most seem optimistic regarding where these weeks meetings might...

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By Ryan Cowley @ Make Way for The Kings 12/05/2012

When the last lockout, which resulted in a canceled season, ended in 2005, the National Hockey League knew that had to do whatever it took to win their fans back. While they implemented more fan-friendly rule changes including replacing the boring...

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By Ryan Cowley @ Make Way for The Kings 11/30/2012

For 25 seasons, he was the Public Address Announcer for the Los Angeles Kings. Today, we mourn his loss as David Courtney has passed away at the age of 56. While he worked for the Kings, David Courtney also lent his voice to NFLs Los Angeles...

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By Ryan Cowley @ Make Way for The Kings 11/25/2012

While wanting to get a deal reached so they can return to their regular jobs with their regular teams, NHL players have to find ways to get themselves in shape in the mean time by playing the game they love regardless of where and at what level....

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By Ryan Cowley @ Make Way for The Kings 11/22/2012

For the last few months, everything that could have been said has pretty much been said. Yesterday, defenseman Roman Hamrlik sounded off on Donald Fehr, suggesting that he needs to be ousted should the season be canceled. As for Gary Bettman,...

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By Ryan Cowley @ Make Way for The Kings 11/22/2012

With both sides (unsurprisingly) far apart on a new CBA, current players are still in the process of finding work elsewhere. For the Los Angeles Kings, they now have eight who have since signed with other clubs. Kyle Clifford is the newest name on...

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By Ryan Cowley @ Make Way for The Kings 11/14/2012

Yesterday in Winnipeg, Mike Richards of the Los Angeles Kings co-hosted a road hockey tournament with Andrew Ladd, captain of the Winnipeg Jets. Among the locked-out NHLers who participated in addition were defenseman Mark Stuart and forward Jim...

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By Ryan Cowley @ Make Way for The Kings 11/14/2012

While NHLers continue to make the exodus to Europe, Los Angeles Kings' captain Dustin Brown made his debut for the Zurich Lions of the Swiss League as his new team took on EV Zug, led by Detroit's Henrik Zetterberg. Upon joining the team, Brown...

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By Ryan Cowley @ Make Way for The Kings 11/06/2012

Had the NHL season started on time, the Los Angeles Kings would be at a disadvantage. In addition to their Stanley Cup hangover, Conn Smythe-winning goaltender Jonathan Quick had off-season back injury and would not have been able to play last...

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By Ryan Cowley @ Make Way for The Kings 11/01/2012

Today, it was announced that Los Angeles Kings captain Dustin Brown has signed on to play for the Zurich Lions of the Swiss League. The 27-year-old is coming off a season where he scored 22 goals and 54 points in 82 regular season games in a...

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By Ryan Cowley @ Make Way for The Kings 10/29/2012

While we continue to await an NHL season, we can always take comfort in the success of the affiliates of the Los Angeles Kings. In the AHL, the Manchester Monarchs finish October with a 5-1 record, good enough for first place in the Atlantic...

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By Ryan Cowley @ Make Way for The Kings 10/20/2012

While we patiently await for an end to the NHL lockout, there is plenty of hockey being played elsewhere, including the Los Angeles Kings AHL affiliate, the Manchester Monarchs. After kicking off the 2012-13 season with a 2-0 record, the Monarchs...

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By Ryan Cowley @ Make Way for The Kings 10/19/2012

Whatever optimism there was on Tuesday was all but diminished on Thursday as the NHLPA countered the leagues proposal with three of their own all rejected within a span of ten minutes. Whether Tuesdays proposal by the league was sincere or simply...

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By Ryan Cowley @ Make Way for The Kings 10/18/2012

When Gary Bettman and the NHL came forward with their proposal on Tuesday, it seemed that we could finally see some light at the end of the tunnel. While few expected, the lockout to end immediately, many fans were had plenty of reason to be...

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By Ryan Cowley @ Make Way for The Kings 10/09/2012

While there is no Los Angeles Kings news to report, that doesn't mean that there isn't hockey being played elsewhere. The Manchester Monarchs, the Kings' AHL affiliate, just wrapped up their preseason with a perfect 3-0 record and now prepare for...

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By Ryan Cowley @ Make Way for The Kings 10/01/2012

The Scott Parse era has officially ended in Los Angeles as the left-winger signed with the New Jersey Devils earlier this week according to the Bergen County Record. Parse signed a two-way contract worth $1.2 million over three years. Of course,...

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By Ryan Cowley @ Make Way for The Kings 09/25/2012

As first heard from MayorsManor, Los Angeles Kings forward Anze Kopitar and his new team, Mora IK in Sweden, were victorious today winning by a score of 6-2. En route to the win, Anze scored once and added three assists to go along with a +2...

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By Ryan Cowley @ Make Way for The Kings 09/25/2012

Today, the Vancouver Canucks announced that they have hired former Los Angeles Kings netminder Dan Cloutier as a goaltending consultant. With his new position, Cloutier will join the Canucks' AHL affiliate in Chicago tomorrow as training camp is...

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By Ryan Cowley @ Make Way for The Kings 09/20/2012

Yesterday, Rich Hammond of LAKingsInsider relayed a report from the Russia-based Sports Express that Andrei Loktionov has agreed to terms with Severstal Cherepovets of the KHL to play with them for the duration of the NHL lockout. For most...

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By Ryan Cowley @ Make Way for The Kings 09/20/2012

After three months and nine days, the Stanley Cup has been hoisted on Staples Center ice, been the center of attention at a parade to a quarter-million adoring fans, has been on tour around North America and the world, has been filled with drank...

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By Ryan Cowley @ Make Way for The Kings 09/19/2012

Late last night, there was a report that surfaced which shocked many Los Angeles Kings fans. Anschutz Entertainment Group, who owns the Kings, the Staples Center, the Los Angeles Galaxy of Major League Soccer among others, is up for sale. This...

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By Ryan Cowley @ Make Way for The Kings 09/19/2012

With the lockout having been underway for a few days now, there already have been a number of high-profile NHLers who have gone overseas while being locked out by Gary Bettman and the owners on this side of the pond. It was only a matter of time...

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By Ryan Cowley @ Make Way for The Kings 09/16/2012

11:59pm (EST) of September 15 came and went with nothing to show for it. Had the NHL and the Players Association had a meeting that went down to the wire, there would be cause for a little more optimism. Instead, fans spent Friday and Saturday...

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By Ryan Cowley @ Make Way for The Kings 09/07/2012

It was one year ago today when the foundation of the hockey world shook the entire world. On September 7, 2011, the aircraft of the Lokomotiv Yaroslavl of the KHL crashed, killing everyone on board. Those on the flight were former Los Angeles...

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By Ryan Cowley @ Make Way for The Kings 09/05/2012

We have now entered the final ten days of the current Collective Bargaining Agreement. Earlier this calendar year, there wasnt much cause for concern about the coming season (or lack thereof). After all, unlike the work stoppage that washed away...

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By Ryan Cowley @ Make Way for The Kings 08/21/2012

Its been just over two months since the Los Angeles Kings won the Stanley Cup and the only disappointing part of this is that because of the all-too-likely lockout approaching, the Kings banner-raising ceremony will be delayed. How long its...

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By Ryan Cowley @ Make Way for The Kings 08/16/2012

Being that Im not an economics major, theres only so much I can really say about the current negotiations (or whatever they want to call these meetings) between the NHL and the NHLPA regarding a new collective bargaining agreement. What I do know...

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By Ryan Cowley @ Make Way for The Kings 08/14/2012

It was announced late last week that Los Angeles Kings netminder Jonathan Quick, according to the teams Twitter account, underwent a minor surgical procedure to repair a disc fragment and an inflammatory cyst that had formed. The operative word in...

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By Ryan Cowley @ Make Way for The Kings 08/05/2012

While their power play could use some improving this coming season, the same cannot be said for the penalty-killing efficiency of the Los Angeles. Its simple. When down a man (or even two), the Kings usually have everything working, which is why...

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By Ryan Cowley @ Make Way for The Kings 08/05/2012

Aside from their lack of offense, the power play efficiently of the Los Angeles Kings was arguably the teams Achilles heel this past regular season. While there were short stretches when the man-advantage worked in their favour, the Kings had an...

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By Ryan Cowley @ Make Way for The Kings 08/03/2012

While they havent made any noise with any trades or free-agency signings, the Los Angeles Kings have re-signed some players to keep their championship squad in tact for the coming season. Of course, the Kings are also continuing to build for the...

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By Ryan Cowley @ Make Way for The Kings 08/02/2012

While their Goals For numbers were essentially a laughing stock overall, the Goals Against category for the Los Angeles Kings was just the opposite. In Goals For for the 2011-12 regular season, the Kings looked up at 28 teams, finishing...

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By Ryan Cowley @ Make Way for The Kings 08/01/2012

While I have limited expertise in economics and law, I cannot help but express how I feel about the upcoming potential lockout, which will occur should the National Hockey League and its Players Association fail to come up with a new Collective...

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By Ryan Cowley @ Make Way for The Kings 07/31/2012

If there was anything that can sum pu Los Angeles frustrating season, it was their lack of offense. In fact, for much of the regular season, the Kings were last overall in offense. Overall, they finished 29th overall, scoring 188 goals, just 22...

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By Ryan Cowley @ Make Way for The Kings 07/30/2012

While its no secret that Jonathan Quick was Los Angeles MVP throughout the regular season and the playoffs, he would have had to face a plethora more shots if it wasnt for the guys in front of him. From blocked shots to takeaways, the Kings...

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By Ryan Cowley @ Make Way for The Kings 07/29/2012

Despite their anemic offense during the regular season, the Los Angeles Kings did produce a high shots-per-game average over the course of 82 games. Their average of 30.6 shots per game tied them with St. Louis for 10th overall and 2,509 total...

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By Ryan Cowley @ Make Way for The Kings 07/28/2012

The vacant assistant coaching position in Los Angeles is now filled as the Kings have hired Davis Payne to join head coach Darryl Sutter next season and assistant John Stevens, who will be returning behind the Kings bench in 2012-13. Paynes last...

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By Ryan Cowley @ Make Way for The Kings 07/27/2012

While Dean Lombardi deserves much of the credit for putting together this team, some kudos has to go to his predecessor. During his nine years as GM of the Los Angeles Kings, its fair to say that the majority of Dave Taylors draft picks were...

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By Ryan Cowley @ Make Way for The Kings 07/25/2012

It may not be fair to analyze Jeff Carters regular season considering he was in Columbus for most of it. Nevertheless, the 16 games Carter did play for the Kings warranted some significance as it set the tone to his post-season performance. On...

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