Pierre-Luc Dubois acquired by Kings in sign-and-trade deal with Jets
1 year, 9 months ago

Pierre-Luc Dubois acquired by Kings in sign-and-trade deal with Jets

LA Times  

Left wing Pierre-Luc Dubois plays for the Winnipeg Jets during Game 2 of a Stanley Cup first-round playoff series against the Vegas Golden Knights on April 20 in Las Vegas. The Kings acquired Pierre-Luc Dubois in a major sign-and-trade deal with the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday. “Pierre-Luc Dubois is an elite two-way center with a unique skill set, and we’re excited to have him join the organization and commit to us long-term,” Kings general manager Rob Blake said. Last season marked the first time Dubois has produced consecutive 60-point seasons and the second time he has surpassed 20 goals in back-to-back years.

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Kings make minor trade deadline move, acquire Russian forward Andrei Kuzmenko
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Kings make minor trade deadline move, acquire Russian forward Andrei Kuzmenko

LA Times  

The Kings acquired Russian forward Andrei Kuzmenko and a seventh-round pick in this summer’s draft from the Philadelphia Flyers in exchange for a third-round pick in 2027. The slumping Kings headed into Friday’s NHL trade deadline needing a significant move to jumpstart their postseason push and improve their chances of advancing past the first round of the playoffs for the …

Kings make a trade on Day 2 of the NHL draft, acquiring Tanner Jeannot from Tampa Bay
9 months ago

Kings make a trade on Day 2 of the NHL draft, acquiring Tanner Jeannot from Tampa Bay

LA Times  

The Tampa Bay Lightning and Washington Capitals were active Saturday during rounds 2-7 of the NHL draft, each making multiple moves to shake up their rosters for next season and beyond. Tampa Bay sent two-time Stanley Cup-winning defenseman Mikhail Sergachev to Utah and depth forward Tanner Jeannot to the Kings in moves that cleared more than $11 million in salary-cap …

Opening trades of the NHL offseason contain several goalies but few surprises
9 months ago

Opening trades of the NHL offseason contain several goalies but few surprises

Associated Press  

Goaltenders are on the move as NHL teams prepare for next season, and the trades made so far are far from stunners. Center Pierre-Luc Dubois said he was surprised by Los Angeles sending him to Washington for goalie Darcy Kuemper, but his impending full no-movement clause kicking in July 1 was the impetus for the move. I think teams with …

Dubois changes perspective quickly after joining Caps, a year since signing long term in LA
9 months ago

Dubois changes perspective quickly after joining Caps, a year since signing long term in LA

Associated Press  

The life Pierre-Luc Dubois envisioned for himself a year ago no longer exists. “I don’t think there’s any time for anybody to feel sorry about themselves,” Dubois said on a video call with reporters Wednesday, one year short of the anniversary of signing his current contract. For me, I could take it multiple ways, but I’m choosing to take it …

Kings acquire goaltender Darcy Kuemper from Capitals for forward Pierre-Luc Dubois
9 months, 1 week ago

Kings acquire goaltender Darcy Kuemper from Capitals for forward Pierre-Luc Dubois

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Rob Blake solved his goaltending problem and shipped away one of the worst moves of his seven-year tenure as the Los Angeles Kings vice president and general manager on Wednesday. Blake and the Kings acquired goaltender Darcy Kuemper from the Washington Capitals for forward Pierre-Luc Dubois in a trade of high-priced, underachieving players. Los Angeles didn’t have …

Kings save money by dealing Pierre-Luc Dubois for Capitals goaltender Darcy Kuemper
9 months, 1 week ago

Kings save money by dealing Pierre-Luc Dubois for Capitals goaltender Darcy Kuemper

LA Times  

The Kings solved a pair of problems Wednesday by trading expensive but underperforming forward Pierre-Luc Dubois to the Washington Capitals for goaltender Darcy Kuemper. “We’ve got to work better as a group within this organization to make that fit.” Instead, he dumped Dubois on the Capitals, whose general manager Brian MacLellan lauded the deal. Rittich and Kuemper are the only …

Kings won’t buy out Pierre-Luc Dubois, but GM Rob Blake is vague on other plans
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Kings won’t buy out Pierre-Luc Dubois, but GM Rob Blake is vague on other plans

LA Times  

Kings general manager Rob Blake has seen his share of critics after the team’s third consecutive loss in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. For all those disappointed with the Kings’ third straight exit from the NHL playoffs in the first round, Rob Blake, the team’s general manager, has a message: He feels your pain. “Just a very …

Gabriel Vilardi scores a career-high four points in his return to LA, leading Jets past Kings 5-2
1 year, 3 months ago

Gabriel Vilardi scores a career-high four points in his return to LA, leading Jets past Kings 5-2

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Gabriel Vilardi scored a career-high four points with a goal and three assists in his impressive return to Los Angeles, leading the Winnipeg Jets to a 5-2 victory over the Kings on Wednesday night. But at the end of the day, they didn’t want me, so this doesn’t end anything.” If the trade wasn’t enough motivation, Vilardi …

The Kings need star Pierre-Luc Dubois to lead with urgency
1 year, 4 months ago

The Kings need star Pierre-Luc Dubois to lead with urgency

LA Times  

When Pierre-Luc Dubois is playing his best within the Kings’ well-defined structure, he’s tough to stop. “If he’s passive and trying to read and react and figure things out, he’s not as effective,” McLellan said. Kings left wing Pierre-Luc Dubois and Penguins left wing Drew O’Connor reach for the puck during the first period of a game Nov. 9 in …

Pierre-Luc Dubois ready to feel right at home with the Kings
1 year, 8 months ago

Pierre-Luc Dubois ready to feel right at home with the Kings

LA Times  

Pierre-Luc Dubois told the Winnipeg Jets he would not re-sign with them in free agency, paving the way for his trade to the Kings. Dubois’ contract is worth an average of $8.5 million per year, leaving the Kings so little salary cap room that they’ll likely have to go “light,” as general manager Rob Blake put it, and sometimes carry …

Pierre-Luc Dubois hopes time with Kings can change his reputation
1 year, 8 months ago

Pierre-Luc Dubois hopes time with Kings can change his reputation

Associated Press  

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — After forcing two trades in six years, Pierre-Luc Dubois understands why he might not have the best reputation around hockey. “I’m just extremely happy to be here and to be here for a long time, and just show really who I really am and not just an image of what people think, people that they think …

Kings add stability by signing veteran goaltender Cam Talbot
1 year, 8 months ago

Kings add stability by signing veteran goaltender Cam Talbot

LA Times  

Squeezed by salary cap limitations but in need of trustworthy goaltending, the Kings signed veteran Cam Talbot to a one-year, $1-million contract soon after the NHL’s free agency period began Saturday. Also on Saturday, the Kings signed free-agent forward Trevor Lewis — a member of their 2012 and 2014 Stanley Cup championship teams — to a one-year deal worth $775,000. …

Pierre-Luc Dubois acquired by Kings in sign-and-trade deal with Jets
1 year, 9 months ago

Pierre-Luc Dubois acquired by Kings in sign-and-trade deal with Jets

Associated Press  

There were plenty of questions about Pierre-Luc Dubois’ future after he informed the Winnipeg Jets he didn’t plan on re-signing with them. Last season marked the first time Dubois has produced consecutive 60-point campaigns and the second time he’s surpassed 20 goals in back-to-back years. “Pierre-Luc Dubois is an elite two-way center with a unique skill set, and we’re excited …

Kings trade Quick to Blue Jackets for Gavrikov, Korpisalo
2 years ago

Kings trade Quick to Blue Jackets for Gavrikov, Korpisalo

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Kings achieved their goal of adding a quality defenseman near the trade deadline. The Kings acquired defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov and goaltender Joonas Korpisalo in a trade with Columbus Blue Jackets. In return, Los Angeles sent two-time Stanley Cup winning goaltender Jonathan Quick, a conditional 2023 first-round draft pick and a third-rounder in 2024. “The …

Blue Jackets deal unhappy Dubois to Jets for Laine, Roslovic
4 years, 2 months ago

Blue Jackets deal unhappy Dubois to Jets for Laine, Roslovic

Associated Press  

COLUMBUS, Ohio — After Pierre-Luc Dubois was benched for lack of effort two days ago, the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday traded the unhappy star center to the Winnipeg Jets for Patrik Laine and Jack Roslovic. Columbus general manager Jarmo Kekalainen said the deal had been in the works and wasn’t hastened by the rift between Dubois and Blue Jackets …

NHL observations: Kings and Ducks among teams getting early jump on trade deadline
5 years, 1 month ago

NHL observations: Kings and Ducks among teams getting early jump on trade deadline

LA Times  

Tyler Toffoli, traded from the Kings on Monday, played his first game with the Vancouver Canucks on Wednesday. He understands how hard it is to score, to win, to win a puck battle.” Vegas general manager Kelly McCrimmon used two stockpiled second-round picks to acquire Martinez, who had a goal and an assist in his debut on Thursday as the …

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