On today’s rendition of 32 Thoughts, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reports that the Los Angeles Kings are exploring a change-of-scenery trade with center Phillip Danault. Additionally, Friedman suggested that Danault would be open to the idea of playing for a different organization. There’s no question that the Kings have gotten a different version of Danault this year. In the … [Read more...] about Kings Exploring Change-Of-Scenery Options With Phillip Danault
Phillip Danault Reportedly Generating Trade Interest
Yesterday evening, Bleacher Report’s Frank Seravalli reported that “trade chatter is picking up” around Los Angeles Kings pivot Phillip Danault. According to Seravalli, “multiple teams have inquired with LA on his availability,” and Danault could be one of the top centers available on the trade market, assuming the Kings have an appetite to deal him. … [Read more...] about Phillip Danault Reportedly Generating Trade Interest
Ducks Activate Mikael Granlund From Injured Reserve
The Ducks have activated center Mikael Granlund from injured reserve, Derek Lee of The Hockey News reports. Goaltender Petr Mrázek has landed on IR in the corresponding move, retroactive to Nov. 30, Lee adds. Granlund’s availability has been sparse since Anaheim landed him as one of the big fish of last summer’s free agent class on a three-year, $21MM contract. The 33-year-old … [Read more...] about Ducks Activate Mikael Granlund From Injured Reserve
Latest On Jim Hiller
The Los Angeles Kings have struggled offensively this season, ranking 29th in the NHL in goals scored per game. The club’s low-scoring loss to the Chicago Blackhawks last night only further raised questions about the state of the Kings as a Stanley Cup hopeful. Former LA Times sports columnist Helene Elliott reported that fans in attendance were vocal in their displeasure for … [Read more...] about Latest On Jim Hiller
Kings To Activate Drew Doughty From Injured Reserve
3:15 p.m.: The Kings have now officially announced that they have activated Doughty off of injured reserve. 12:56 p.m.: Kings star defenseman Drew Doughty is going to be activated from injured reserve ahead of tonight’s game against the Blackhawks, according to Zach Dooley of NHL.com. Los Angeles has an open roster spot, so no corresponding transaction is required. The contest … [Read more...] about Kings To Activate Drew Doughty From Injured Reserve