Kings acquire goaltender Darcy Kuemper from Capitals for forward Pierre-Luc Dubois
6 months 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 a lot of cap room going into the offseason after it acquired Dubois from Winnipeg and signed him to an eight-year, $68 million contract last season. Dubois, who turns 26 on Monday, was relegated to the Kings’ fourth line in the playoffs, when they lost in five games in the first round to eventual Western Conference champion Edmonton.

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Kopitar, Rittich lead the LA Kings’ rebound for a 4-1 win over the NHL-leading Winnipeg Jets
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Kopitar, Rittich lead the LA Kings’ rebound for a 4-1 win over the NHL-leading Winnipeg Jets

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — David Rittich made 13 saves in his 100th career victory, and captain Anze Kopitar had a goal and an assist in the Los Angeles Kings’ 4-1 victory over the NHL-leading Winnipeg Jets on Wednesday night. Two minutes later, Vilardi lifted a rebound nine seconds into a power play for Winnipeg’s first goal. Takeaways Jets: The offensive powerhouse …

Kings make a trade on Day 2 of the NHL draft, acquiring Tanner Jeannot from Tampa Bay
5 months, 3 weeks 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
5 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Darcy Kuemper hopes his second stint with Kings lasts longer than his first
6 months ago

Darcy Kuemper hopes his second stint with Kings lasts longer than his first

Associated Press  

Darcy Kuemper’s first stint with the Los Angeles Kings lasted less than one season. I’m looking forward to getting back to work with them, joining the team and helping us get wins.” Kuemper said he found out from his wife Wednesday afternoon that he was traded. Cam Talbot signed a one-year deal last year and started 57 games, but president …

Darcy Kuemper hopes to rediscover his Stanley Cup-winning form in Kings reunion
6 months ago

Darcy Kuemper hopes to rediscover his Stanley Cup-winning form in Kings reunion

LA Times  

Kings goaltender Darcy Kuemper plays against the Carolina Hurricanes in February 2018. I’m looking forward to getting back to work with them, joining the team and helping us get wins.” Kuemper said he found out from his wife Wednesday afternoon that he was traded. Cam Talbot signed a one-year deal last year and started 57 games, but president and general …

Kings save money by dealing Pierre-Luc Dubois for Capitals goaltender Darcy Kuemper
6 months 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
7 months, 2 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 …

Kings hoping goaltender Cam Talbot can return to early form as Stanley Cup playoffs begin
8 months ago

Kings hoping goaltender Cam Talbot can return to early form as Stanley Cup playoffs begin

Associated Press  

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — It would be an understatement to say that Cam Talbot’s season has been a roller coaster. The Los Angeles Kings, though, are hoping their veteran netminder’s game is ascending heading into the Stanley Cup playoffs. “Any time we get a practice day, which is often anymore, I try to take advantage of it.” Talbot signed a …

Kings lose to struggling Flames, fail to make up ground in wild-card race
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Kings lose to struggling Flames, fail to make up ground in wild-card race

LA Times  

Calgary’s Jonathan Huberdeau tries to position himself for a rebound in front of Kings goaltender David Rittich during the Kings’ 4-2 loss Saturday. Nazem Kadri had a goal and an assist, Jacob Markstrom made 16 saves and the Calgary Flames beat the Kings 4-2 on Saturday night to end a five-game losing streak. Kings captain Anze Kopitar also scored and …

Kings players and fans honor Jonathan Quick's L.A. career
11 months ago

Kings players and fans honor Jonathan Quick's L.A. career

LA Times  

His posture was so familiar. New York Rangers goaltender Jonathan Quick protects the goal during the first period against the Kings on Saturday night. “It felt really strange because he’s on the other team but it was emotional for a lot of our guys and very deserving.” Kings goalie David Rittich, whose left toenail save on Alexis Lafrenière during a …

Kings add stability by signing veteran goaltender Cam Talbot
1 year, 5 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, 5 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 …

Pierre-Luc Dubois acquired by Kings in sign-and-trade deal with Jets
1 year, 5 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 …

Kings trade Quick to Blue Jackets for Gavrikov, Korpisalo
1 year, 9 months 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 …

Why the Kings needed to trade franchise icon Jonathan Quick
1 year, 9 months ago

Why the Kings needed to trade franchise icon Jonathan Quick

LA Times  

Every now and then, goaltender Jonathan Quick would flash his glove or kick out his leg or repel an intruder from his crease with a feisty shove and it would feel like the Kings’ best years all over again. But those moments recently had become all too rare for Quick, who was the most valuable player in the Kings’ surprisingly …

Kings’ Jonathan Quick trade is shocking and risky — even if it makes sense
1 year, 9 months ago

Kings’ Jonathan Quick trade is shocking and risky — even if it makes sense

New York Times  

When you’re an NHL general manager, you’ve got the big chair, and with that sometimes comes making cold, hard decisions with your roster, especially as you start making the journey toward icing a group that you hope will be the last one standing at the end of the season. If trading Jonathan Quick and two draft picks — in a …

Anaheim Ducks acquire D Dmitry Kulikov from Minnesota
2 years, 3 months ago

Anaheim Ducks acquire D Dmitry Kulikov from Minnesota

Associated Press  

ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Anaheim Ducks acquired defenseman Dmitry Kulikov from the Minnesota Wild on Wednesday in a trade for future considerations. The 31-year-old Kulikov had seven goals and 17 assists with a plus-23 rating over 80 games last season for the Wild, who signed the Russian to a two-year contract as a free agent last summer. Kulikov is the …

Goalies on the move: Kuemper to Capitals, Campbell to Oilers
2 years, 5 months ago

Goalies on the move: Kuemper to Capitals, Campbell to Oilers

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Va. — The champagne had barely stopped flowing from the Colorado Avalanche’s Stanley Cup celebration when they traded for a new goaltender, signaling that Darcy Kuemper would not be back. When the goalie musical chairs stopped Wednesday on the first day of NHL free agency, the Cup winner had landed with the Washington Capitals while the Edmonton Oilers had …

Jakob Chychrun to the Kings? Here are the pros and cons of a trade for the Coyotes defenseman
2 years, 10 months ago

Jakob Chychrun to the Kings? Here are the pros and cons of a trade for the Coyotes defenseman

New York Times  

It’s been quiet on the Jakob Chychrun front. Unlike some of the other scenarios we’ve explored in the past involving possible Kings trades — the Pierre-Luc Dubois saga, for instance — there isn’t the same sense of inevitability and urgency with the 23-year-old Arizona Coyotes defenseman, who already has played 324 NHL games. Last season, he had 41 points, tying …

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