REPORT: Rangers and Islanders Among 4 Teams on Artemi Panarin's Wish List
 |
| [ PHOTO: UNION AND BLUE ] |
Showing posts with label Los Angeles Kings. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Los Angeles Kings. Show all posts
18 January, 2019
13 January, 2019
13 August, 2018
How Close did the Rangers Come to Landing Wayne Gretzky in 1988?
 |
| [ PHOTO: SPORTS ON EARTH ] |
August 13, 2018
NOTE: This story was originally written for and published on August 9, 2018.
Gretzky was traded to LA for a package that included
Reports from the New York Times in 1988 indicate that Rangers GM Phil Espositio was approached by Edmonton GM Glen Sather about Gretzky at the draft that June.
The Oilers said that they approached the Rangers because their owners at the time, Gulf and Western, "could afford him."
Espositio said at the time that he was interested in Gretzky but that once they started discussing terms he lost interest.
13 December, 2017
Devils End Kings' Eight-game Win Streak
 |
| [ PHOTO: THE STAR LEDGER ] |
NEWARK, N.J. -- Taylor Hall scored twice and Cory Schneider made 16 saves as the New Jersey Devils beat the Los Angeles Kings 5-1 Tuesday night at the Prudential Center. The win snapped New Jersey's two-game skid and halted the Kings eight-game winning streak, the longest in the NHL this season and one shy of equaling…
08 December, 2017
Doughty's OT Goal Gives Kings 7th Straight Win
 |
| [ PHOTO: LOS ANGELES DAILY NEWS ] |
LOS ANGELES -- Drew Doughty scored 32 seconds into overtime as the Los Angeles Kings defeated the Ottawa Senators 4-3 on Thursday night The Kings (19-8-3) won their seventh consecutive game. Tanner Pearson, Alex Iafallo and Dustin Brown registered the other Los Angeles goals.
06 December, 2017
NHL Roundup: Kings' Gaborik Scores 400th Goal
 |
| [ PHOTO: TWIN CITIES PIONEER PRESS ] |
LOS ANGELES -- Marian Gaborik scored two third-period goals, the second representing the 400th of his NHL career, and the Los Angeles Kings came from behind to win their sixth consecutive game, 5-2 over the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday night.
04 December, 2017
Kings Topple Blackhawks, Net Sixth Straight Win
 |
| [ PHOTO: CHICAGO TRIBUNE ] |
CHICAGO -- Christian Folin snapped a scoreless tie midway through the third period, and goaltender Jonathan Quick shined, helping the Los Angeles Kings to a 3-1 victory against the Chicago Blackhawks on Sunday.
02 December, 2017
Kings Beat Blues, Win Fourth Consecutive Game
 |
| [ PHOTO: LOS ANGELES TIMES ] |
ST. LOUIS -- Tyler Toffoli scored a pair of goals to lead the Los Angeles Kings to their fourth consecutive win on Friday night, a 4-1 victory over the St. Louis Blues. Toffoli put the Kings in front just 1:43 into the game when he skated past defenseman Vince Dunn and beat goalie Carter Hutton. He…
25 November, 2017
Coyotes Beat Slumping Kings on Fischer's OT Goal
 |
| [ PHOTO: LOS ANGELES TIMES ] |
GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Christian Fischer scored at 2:42 of overtime off a rebound of Christian Dvorak's shot and the Arizona Coyotes overcame two blown leads to beat the slumping Los Angeles Kings 3-2 on Friday night. Scott Wedgewood stopped 23 shots while filling in for the injured Antti Raanta as Arizona finally beat a Western Conference…
20 November, 2017
Karlsson Keys Golden Knights' Fast Start vs. Kings
 |
| [ PHOTO: LAS VEGAS SUN ] |
LAS VEGAS -- William Karlsson scored two first-period goals and Maxime Lagace had 27 saves to lead the Vegas Golden Knights to a 4-2 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Sunday night before a sellout crowd of 18,211 at T-Mobile Arena. Center Cody Eakin had a goal and an assist, Alex Tuch added an empty-net…
17 November, 2017
Bruins Beat Kings to End Four-game Skid
 |
| [ PHOTO: LOS ANGELES TIMES ] |
LOS ANGELES -- Charlie McAvoy and Zdeno Chara scored goals and the Boston Bruins ended a four-game losing streak with a 2-1 victory against the Los Angeles Kings at Staples Center on Thursday. Boston goaltender Tuukka Rask started for the second consecutive night and made 27 saves for the Bruins (7-7-4).
08 November, 2017
Shore Thing: Kings Beat Ducks in OT
 |
| [ PHOTO: LOS ANGELES TIMES ] |
ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Nick Shore scored in overtime, and Jonathan Quick recorded 33 saves as the Los Angeles Kings defeated the Anaheim Ducks 4-3 on Tuesday. Shore's winner, which came at 3:51 of the extra period, was his second goal of the season. He looked goaltender Ryan Miller off with Dustin Brown charging down the slot…
03 November, 2017
Kings Hang on to Beat Maple Leafs
 |
| [ PHOTO: LOS ANGELES TIMES ] |
LOS ANGELES -- Tyler Toffoli scored two goals to help the Los Angeles Kings to a five-goal lead before they held on for a 5-3 victory against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Staples Center on Thursday. Toffoli scored twice late in the second period to give the Kings a 5-0 advantage, but the Maple Leafs (8-6-0)…
31 October, 2017
Blues Extend Unbeaten Streak with Win Over Kings
 |
| [ PHOTO: ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH ] |
ST. LOUIS -- Jaden Schwartz and Vladimir Tarasenko each scored a goal and assisted on another to lead the St. Louis Blues to a 4-2 win over the Los Angeles Kings on Monday night in an early-season showdown of two of the hottest teams in the NHL.
22 September, 2017
NHL Primed for China Push
 |
| [ PHOTO: USA TODAY ] |
Vancouver Canucks forward Brandon Sutter battles a pair of Los Angeles Kings defenders for puck possession during Thursday's NHL China Games showdown at Mercedes-Benz Arena in Shanghai. The Kings won 5-2, with a rematch set for Saturday afternoon at Wukesong Arena in Beijing. [Photo/China Daily] World's top pro league ready to offer expertise ahead of 2022…
21 September, 2017
Kings Top Canucks in 1st NHL Game in China
 |
| [ PHOTO: THE NORFOLK VIRGINIAN-PILOT ] |
Tanner Pearson scored two goals in an exhibition game, which would typically be no gigantic feat. But it felt like more of an accomplishment to the Los Angeles left wing with Thursday's contest being the first NHL game played in China. Standout goalie Jonathan Quick made 31 saves and the Kings posted a 5-2 victory over…
12 May, 2017
Stars Sign G Bishop to Six-Year, $29.5M Deal
 |
| [ PHOTO: THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS ] |
The Dallas Stars signed goaltender Ben Bishop to a six-year, $29.5 million contract on Friday, just three days after acquiring the 30-year-old from the Los Angeles Kings. Bishop was scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent on July 1 unless Dallas reached a deal with him. The Stars gave the Kings a fourth-round pick. "As I…
09 May, 2017
Stars Acquire Rights to G Bishop from Kings
 |
| [ PHOTO: SB NATION ] |
The Dallas Stars acquired exclusive negotiating rights to goaltender Ben Bishop from the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday in exchange for a fourth-round selection in the 2017 draft. The Stars, who previously acquired the pick from Montreal for defenseman Jordie Benn, have until July 1 to come to a contract agreement with Bishop. He will be…
23 April, 2017
Kings Promote Stevens to Head Coach
 |
| [ PHOTO: THE LOS ANGELES TIMES ] |
The Los Angeles Kings promoted assistant John Stevens to become their next head coach. The team and Stevens agreed to contract terms on Sunday, new Kings general manager Rob Blake announced. Stevens, 50, has most recently served as the associate head coach of the Kings and been part of the coaching staff for the past seven…
11 April, 2017
Kings Fire Coach Sutter, GM Lombardi
 |
| [ PHOTO: FOX SPORTS ] |
The Los Angeles Kings on Monday fired coach Darryl Sutter and general manager Dean Lombardi, who helped guide the franchise to its only two Stanley Cup championships. Luc Robitaille was named the club president, and fellow former Kings standout and Hockey Hall of Famer Rob Blake was tabbed as the vice president and general manager. Los…
10 April, 2017
Ducks Tip Kings, Claim 5th Straight Division Title
 |
| [ PHOTO: LOS ANGELES TIMES ] |
ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Shea Theodore scored 53 seconds into overtime to give the Anaheim Ducks the Pacific Division title with a 4-3 win over the Los Angeles Kings on Sunday night at the Honda Center. The Ducks are the seventh team in NHL history to win five consecutive division titles. The most recent team to accomplish…
08 April, 2017
Kings' OT Goal Sends Blackhawks to Fourth Straight Loss
 |
| [ PHOTO: THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER ] |
LOS ANGELES -- Drew Doughty scored the game-winning goal and Jeff Carter registered three assists as the Los Angeles Kings defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2 in overtime on Saturday. Los Angeles (39-35-7) won for the fourth time in their last six games. Tyler Toffoli and Dustin Brown scored the other goals. Jonathan Quick made 25 saves.…
07 April, 2017
Flames Beat Kings, Maintain Top Wild-Card Spot
 |
| [PHOTO: SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY SUN] |
LOS ANGELES -- Defenseman Dennis Wideman scored the decisive goal, and rookie goaltender Jon Gillies made 27 saves to win his NHL debut as the Calgary Flames defeated the Los Angeles Kings 4-1 on Thursday. The Flames (45-32-4) also got goals from Sam Bennett, Freddie Hamilton and Alex Chiasson to break a two-game losing streak and…
05 April, 2017
Kings End Oilers' Five-Game Winning Streak
 |
| [PHOTO: LOS ANGELES DAILY NEWS] |
LOS ANGELES -- Nick Shore registered a goal and three assists, and Dustin Brown added a goal and an assist as the Los Angeles Kings defeated the Edmonton Oilers 6-4 on Tuesday. Los Angeles (38-34-7) won for the third time in its past four games despite being eliminated from playoff contention. Rookie Jonny Brodzinski registered his…
01 April, 2017
Kings Keep Slim Playoff Hopes Alive with Win vs. Canucks
 |
| [PHOTO: VANCOUVER SUN] |
VANCOUVER, British Columbia -- Jarome Iginla scored his 625th career goal and goaltender Jonathan Quick stopped 35 shots for the shutout as the Los Angeles Kings kept their slim playoff hopes alive with a 2-0 win over the Vancouver Canucks on Friday night. Tyler Toffoli also scored for the Kings (37-33-7) who trail Nashville by eight…
30 March, 2017
Kings, Canucks Will Show NHL to China
 |
| [PHOTO: THE PROVINCE] |
The Los Angeles Kings and Vancouver Canucks will face off in the first NHL preseason games played in China, it was announced late Wednesday. The games will be played Sept. 21 at Mercedes-Benz Arena in Shanghai and Sept. 23 at Huaxi LIVE Wukesong's Le Sports Center in Beijing. "The 2017 NHL China Games presented by O.R.G.…
29 March, 2017
Oilers Lock Up Playoff Spot, Put Kings on Life Support
 |
| [PHOTO: COPPER & BLUE] |
EDMONTON, Alberta -- The Edmonton Oilers clinched their first playoff spot in 11 years and dealt the Los Angeles Kings' postseason hopes a near-fatal blow with a 2-1 victory on Tuesday night at Rogers Place. Connor McDavid and Eric Gryba scored for the Oilers (42-25-9), who won for the seventh time in the last eight games.…
26 March, 2017
Rangers Blank Kings, Improve to 27-9-1 on Road
LOS ANGELES -- Derek Stepan and Ryan McDonagh scored the first two goals, and Antti Raanta made 30 saves as the New York Rangers defeated the Los Angeles Kings 3-0 on Saturday. New York (46-25-4) snapped a two-game slide and swept the home-and-home season series. The Rangers extended their league-leading road record to 27-9-1. Los Angeles…
21 March, 2017
Talbot Posts 2nd Straight Shutout as Oilers Blank Kings
EDMONTON, Alberta -- The Los Angeles Kings aren't mathematically eliminated from the playoff race yet. However, after a 2-0 loss to the Edmonton Oilers on Monday, their postseason hopes are on life support. Cam Talbot made 35 saves for his second consecutive shutout, and Connor McDavid's two assists brought him to 82 points on the season,…
NHL Hands Flames' Tkachuk Two-Game Ban
Calgary Flames forward Matthew Tkachuk was suspended for two games by the NHL for elbowing Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty during a Sunday game, the league announced Monday. There was no penalty called at the time, but Tkachuk and the Kings' Derek Forbort received roughing minors for an altercation that occurred later. "He's a pretty…
20 March, 2017
Monahan, Gaudreau Push Flames Past Kings
CALGARY, Alberta -- Sean Monahan and Johnny Gaudreau each had three points, and the Calgary Flames kept the Los Angeles Kings from creeping closer to a playoff spot with a 5-2 win on Sunday. Monahan and Gaudreau both scored once and added two assists. Mark Giordano, Michael Stone and Kris Versteeg, into an empty net, also…
07 March, 2017
Jokinen Signs One-Day Contract with Panthers to Retire
 |
| ]PHOTO: SPORTSNET] |
Olli Jokinen is calling it a career after 17 seasons, and he is going out with the team loves. The 38-year-old center signed an honorary one-day contract with the Florida Panthers, who he played for from 2000 until 2008, in order to officially announce his retirement, the team announced Tuesday. "My heart has always been with…
05 March, 2017
Kings' Rally is a Bit Short
 |
| [PHOTO: LOS ANGELES DAILY NEWS] |
LOS ANGELES—Jarome Iginla made a sound strategic decision when he left Colorado last week for a trip with the Avalanche. Knowing that the trade deadline would hit while he was on the road and that he was likely to be traded, the 39-year-old forward took more than a few days' worth of clothes with him. "Maybe…
03 March, 2017
Kings Nip Leafs in Shootout
 |
| [PHOTO: THE DAILY BREEZE] |
LOS ANGELES—Jarome Iginla has changed teams during the season before so he didn't need to be told what was expected of him when he joined the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday, 24 hours after the trade-deadline deal that brought him over from Colorado. "Honestly just to work hard, to go," he told reporters after meeting his…
01 March, 2017
Canadiens Acquire F King from Kings
 |
| PHOTO: MONTREAL GAZETTE |
The Montreal Canadiens acquired forward Dwight King from the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday in return for a conditional fourth-round draft pick in 2018. King, 27, participated in 63 games this season with the Kings, recording 15 points (eight goals, seven assists) and 10 penalty minutes. He averaged 14:00 of ice time per game and amassed…
Kings Add Iginla in Bid to Improve Scoring Punch
 |
| PHOTO: MSTP NEWS 4-MINNEAPOLIS/SAINT PAUL |
The Los Angeles Kings acquired veteran forward Jarome Iginla from the Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday for a conditional pick in the 2018 draft, general manager Dean Lombardi announced. Desperate to upgrade an offense that ranked 25th in the NHL in scoring, the Kings are hoping the 39-year-old Iginla can conjure up the scoring touch that has…
Flames Edge Kings
 |
| HAT-TIP: LOS ANGELES TIMES |
CALGARY, Alberta — If you're looking for a omen regarding where the Los Angeles Kings' season may be headed, consider this: The team played twice in a 23-hour span, let one-goal leads slip away five times and lost both games in overtime, the latest coming Tuesday in a 2-1 loss to the Calgary Flames Yet they…
27 February, 2017
NHL Roundup: OT Wins For Wild, Canadiens
 |
| PHOTO: TWIN CITIES PIONEER PRESS |
SAINT PAUL, Minn. -- Mikael Granlund scored just 12 seconds into overtime as the Minnesota Wild emerged from their bye week on the right note, beating the Los Angeles Kings 5-4 on Monday. Granlund split a pair of Kings defenders, then scored on a pretty stickhandling play for Minnesota's only lead of the game. Newly acquired…
Kings Get Ben Bishop from Lightning in Exchange for Peter Budaj
 |
| PHOTO: LOS ANGELES TIMES |
ST. PAUL, Minn. — A day after getting Jonathan Quick back from a groin injury that had sidelined him all season, the Los Angeles Kings picked up another top goaltender Sunday when they acquired veteran Ben Bishop in a trade with the Tampa Bay Lightning. And while that doesn't address the team's sagging offense, it does…
24 January, 2017
Zuccarello, Lundqvist power Rangers past Kings
 |
| Photo: The New York Times |
NEW YORK -- Mats Zuccarello scored a back-breaking goal early in the third period to help the New York Rangers to their third straight victory, a 3-2 triumph over the Los Angeles Kings at Madison Square Garden on Monday night. With the teams skating 4-on-4, Kings goaltender Jeff Zatkoff gave the puck away behind his net…
22 January, 2017
Lee's Two-Goal Performance Fuels Islanders Past Kings
 |
| Photo: FOX News |
NEW YORK -- Anders Lee scored his second goal of the game with 10:29 remaining in the third period as the New York Islanders rebounded from squandering a two-goal lead to post a 4-2 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday. Lee recorded his fourth two-goal game of the season and ninth career during a…
15 June, 2016
Kings Fans Think They Won The Stanley Cup. They Didn't.
Peter Solari Follow @4PeteSakeNY
In the latest segment of Jimmy Kimmel Live's "Lie Witness News," Kimmel hits the streets of LA to find out how some "die-hard" Los Angeles Kings fans are feeling about the team's recent Stanley Cup win. Needless to say, the fans are really excited! The only problem? The Kings didn't win the Stanley Cup, the Pittsburgh Penguins did. And the Penguins beat the San Jose Sharks in the finals.
This is exactly why Las Vegas is getting an NHL expansion team in the upcoming years. The southwestern United States is a hockey hotbed, where they eat, breathe, and sleep the sport.
Watch the hilarity below.
