To be eligible for the Calder Trophy – the NHL’s ‘Rookie of the Year’ title – a player must enter the year with fewer than 25 games of NHL experience under their belt. That puts top Los Angeles Kings defenseman Brandt Clarke, who played nine games in 2022-23 and 16 games last year, narrowly outside of eligibility. Without the allure of a yearly title, attention has pulled away … [Read more...] about Kings’ Brandt Clarke Proving Long-Term Potential
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Kings put 8-game home winning streak up against Tampa Bay
As the Kings compiled the NHL’s best home record, there has been a party at Crypto.com Arena almost every time they have hit the ice this season, and on Saturday they’ll welcome the franchise that has celebrated more than any other during this decade. The Tampa Bay Lightning won the Stanley Cup in 2020 and 2021 before reaching the Final in 2022 to nearly become the first team … [Read more...] about Kings put 8-game home winning streak up against Tampa Bay
LA Kings Game Notes: Kickoff 2025 With 3-0 Win Over Devils
It’s a new year but the same old Los Angeles Kings as they did what they continue to do, which is win hockey games. Being as consistent as ever right… … [Read more...] about LA Kings Game Notes: Kickoff 2025 With 3-0 Win Over Devils
Expansion-seeking PWHL ready to drop puck on 9-game neutral site Takeover Tour in Seattle
Dubbed “The Takeover Tour,” the Seattle stop is the first of nine out-of-market outings the PWHL will play in places including Raleigh, North Carolina, St. Louis and Vancouver, British Columbia. … [Read more...] about Expansion-seeking PWHL ready to drop puck on 9-game neutral site Takeover Tour in Seattle
4 Lessons From The NHL’s Top 5 Defenses
The NHL is driven by speed and skill. Offense has dominated in recent seasons, and scoring has gone up, while defense is expected to combat it, and most have failed.… … [Read more...] about 4 Lessons From The NHL’s Top 5 Defenses