Yesterday, the Los Angeles Kings mutually parted ways with their former General Manager, Rob Blake. Despite this change, the team is reportedly looking to secure contract extensions for defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov and forward Andrei Kuzmenko, who are set to become unrestricted free agents this summer (Tweet Link). Gavrikov has emerged as a top-four option in the Kings’ … [Read more...] about Kings Want To Extend Vladislav Gavrikov, Andrei Kuzmenko
Kings, Rob Blake Mutually Part Ways
The Kings are mutually parting ways with general manager Rob Blake, sources tell Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman (X link). Los Angeles quickly confirmed the news. For now, team president Luc Robitaille is staying on. He’ll lead a search for Blake’s successor beginning immediately, the Kings said. They haven’t named an interim GM, but it’s likely Robitaille or director of hockey … [Read more...] about Kings, Rob Blake Mutually Part Ways
Kings Notes: Jeannot, Kopitar, Lewis, Bergevin
The Los Angeles Kings held exit interviews on Monday, providing a chance for many players to share their final thoughts on this year and first impressions of next season. For forward Tanner Jeannot, it was a chance to share more about the injury that held him out of the final 19 games of the season. Jeannot told with Kings insider Zach Dooley, that he sustained a groin injury … [Read more...] about Kings Notes: Jeannot, Kopitar, Lewis, Bergevin
Jack Eichel, Anže Kopitar, Brayden Point Named Lady Byng Trophy Finalists
Now that award season is approaching, the NHL has announced the three finalists for the Lady Byng Trophy: Jack Eichel of the Vegas Golden Knights, Anže Kopitar of the Los Angeles Kings, and Brayden Point of the Tampa Bay Lightning. As one of the more underappreciated honors, the Lady Byng Trophy is awarded to the player voted best to combine sportsmanship, gentlemanly conduct, … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel, Anže Kopitar, Brayden Point Named Lady Byng Trophy Finalists
Ducks Linked To David Carle, Jay Woodcroft, Joel Quenneville
Anaheim Ducks general manager Pat Verbeek is in the midst of his second search for a head coach after just his third full season in the club’s top role. After failed tenures with Dallas Eakins and Greg Cronin, Verbeek is pulling out all of the stops. Anaheim reportedly interviewed top coaching prospect David Carle and former Edmonton Oilers head coach Jay Woodcroft recently, … [Read more...] about Ducks Linked To David Carle, Jay Woodcroft, Joel Quenneville