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L.A Kings and the NHL trade deadline: Should the up-and-down team become a soft seller?
9 months, 2 weeks ago

L.A Kings and the NHL trade deadline: Should the up-and-down team become a soft seller?

New York Times  

LOS ANGELES — Oh, Robert Bowlby Blake, what do you do? A terrible January dropped the Kings from a playoff lock to a question mark and cost Todd McLellan his job as coach, but after a 5-1 win over New Jersey on Sunday — which included Phillip Danault’s second career hat trick and Kevin Fiala’s three-point effort — they’re back …

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Jim Hiller focused on transforming the Kings' losing mind-set
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Jim Hiller focused on transforming the Kings' losing mind-set

LA Times  

Jim Hiller stands behind the bench during a game between the Kings and Montreal Canadiens in December 2022. “I know people probably are saying, ‘What are the tactics and are these things ever going to change?’” said Hiller, who was in his second season as an assistant to McLellan. “That’s for sure not entirely his fault by any means, you …

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The heat is on Kings GM Rob Blake after firing Todd McLellan
10 months, 2 weeks ago

The heat is on Kings GM Rob Blake after firing Todd McLellan

LA Times  

Kings general manager Rob Blake understands he’s under pressure to make sure the Kings find success in the wake of his decision to fire coach Todd McLellan. Kings general manager Rob Blake said his desire to hear a new voice and see renewed energy within the team led him to fire coach Todd McLellan and elevate assistant Jim Hiller to …

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Los Angeles Kings fire Todd McLellan, name Jim Hiller the interim coach for the rest of the season
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Los Angeles Kings fire Todd McLellan, name Jim Hiller the interim coach for the rest of the season

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Kings fired coach Todd McLellan on Friday and named Jim Hiller the interim coach for the rest of the season. While the Kings are one of the league’s best road teams — they won an NHL-record 11 straight away from Los Angeles to start the season — they are one of the worst at …

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The Kings fired coach Todd McLellan. There's more work to be done
10 months, 3 weeks ago

The Kings fired coach Todd McLellan. There's more work to be done

LA Times  

Kings coach Todd McLellan stands behind the bench during a game against the New York Rangers on Jan. 20. When general manager Rob Blake pushed his payroll to the salary-cap limit to acquire center Pierre-Luc Dubois last summer, Blake expected the Kings to have the depth and skill to contend for the Stanley Cup. On Friday, with his dysfunctional team …

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Column: Drew Doughty and Anze Kopitar call out Kings’ selfish play as spiral continues
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Column: Drew Doughty and Anze Kopitar call out Kings’ selfish play as spiral continues

LA Times  

Kings defenseman Drew Doughty looks over his shoulder during the third period of Wednesday’s game against Buffalo. “We’re going to have to correct it, and we’re going to have to correct it in a hurry.” Doughty said it’s “not a large chunk” of the team that’s a problem. “We’re maybe not playing our best, but the stupidity that went into …

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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 …

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Todd McLellan might have reached his limit with the Kings
11 months ago

Todd McLellan might have reached his limit with the Kings

LA Times  

Kings coach Todd McLellan stands behind the bench during a game against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Dec. 5. General manager Rob Blake’s answer to the 1-6-4 slump that left the Kings with a record of 21-13-8 and 50 points after their first 42 games was to say the team must go back to its defensive foundation, even though defense …

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Column: Kings find themselves at a tipping point after fourth straight game without a win
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Column: Kings find themselves at a tipping point after fourth straight game without a win

LA Times  

Kings center Anze Kopitar waits for the puck to drop during the first period of Thursday’s game against the Red Wings. But the Red Wings scored twice on David Rittich in the shootout and the Kings couldn’t get anything past Alex Lyon, who had a 43-save performance. “At the end of the night we were kind of disappointed with just …

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Adrian Kempe scores twice in Kings’ comeback win over Sharks
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Adrian Kempe scores twice in Kings’ comeback win over Sharks

LA Times  

Kings right wing Adrian Kempe celebrates with teammates after scoring during the third period of a 5-1 win over the San Jose Sharks on Wednesday night. Adrian Kempe had two goals, Kevin Fiala scored after being benched in the first period and the Kings overcame a poor start and beat the San José Sharks 5-1 on Wednesday night. Fiala made …

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Cam Talbot finds his place in L.A., backing Kings to hot start
1 year ago

Cam Talbot finds his place in L.A., backing Kings to hot start

LA Times  

Kings goaltender Cam Talbot makes a glove save during a game against the Colorado Avalanche in October. “And, I think, five in the last six years,” the 36-year-old goaltender said, and yes, he’s counting. It’s always fun to be part of a group like that, and I would love nothing more than to finish out my career here, for sure.” …

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Trevor Moore scores twice as Kings extend road win streak by beating Coyotes
1 year, 1 month ago

Trevor Moore scores twice as Kings extend road win streak by beating Coyotes

LA Times  

Kings center Trevor Moore celebrates after scoring during a road win over the Arizona Coyotes on Monday. Trevor Moore scored two goals and the Kings extended their season-opening road winning streak to eight games with a 4-1 victory over the Arizona Coyotes on Monday. We just need good games, and we’ve been getting them.” Lawson Crouse scored and Connor Ingram …

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The Kings need star Pierre-Luc Dubois to lead with urgency
1 year, 1 month 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 …

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L.A. Kings' chances for success could be limited by salary cap
1 year, 2 months ago

L.A. Kings' chances for success could be limited by salary cap

LA Times  

Colorado Avalanche left wing Miles Wood, left, tries to get a shot past Kings goaltender Cam Talbot during the third period of the Kings’ 5-2 loss in their season opener Wednesday at Crypto.com Arena. But Mikko Rantanen’s tip from the slot got past Kings goaltender Cam Talbot and gave Colorado a 4-2 lead early in the third period, and Miles …

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Lifesaving or stigmatizing? Parents wrestle with obesity treatment options for kids
1 year, 7 months ago

Lifesaving or stigmatizing? Parents wrestle with obesity treatment options for kids

NPR  

Parents wrestle with obesity treatment options for kids Enlarge this image Janice Chang for NPR Janice Chang for NPR Two mothers — Jen McLellan in Albuquerque, N.M., and Grace, of Bethesda, Md. McLellan says doctors often push diets and drugs to achieve cosmetic fixes, not to solve actual medical problems — she herself didn't face health issues related to her …

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Column: Pressure is on Quinton Byfield and Kings in Game 6
1 year, 7 months ago

Column: Pressure is on Quinton Byfield and Kings in Game 6

LA Times  

The Kings’ Quinton Byfield is congratulated at the bench after he scored a third-period goal Tuesday night at Edmonton in Game 5. The Kings’ Quinton Byfield checks Oilers star Connor McDavid during Game 4 on Sunday night. “And if he just keeps those qualities in his game, then he’ll be fine.” At some point, though, the Kings will need Byfield …

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Duhatschek: Is the NHL turning into a league of crybabies this playoffs?
1 year, 8 months ago

Duhatschek: Is the NHL turning into a league of crybabies this playoffs?

New York Times  

Here’s why I like and respect Los Angeles Kings’ coach Todd McLellan. In practically every game, somebody is getting cheated by the officials and somebody — player or coach — is complaining afterward about how unjustly they’re being treated. Still in shock they called this pic.twitter.com/Inj4e1Aqmc — Jason Brough 🙁 April 24, 2023 Because even though it’s dangerous to generalize …

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Kings' Joonas Korpisalo works overtime in Game 1 vs. Oilers
1 year, 8 months ago

Kings' Joonas Korpisalo works overtime in Game 1 vs. Oilers

LA Times  

The Kings celebrate a goal that tied the score in the closing seconds of regulation in Game 1 against the Edmonton Oilers. Despite facing the NHL’s top two scorers and being pelted with 40 shots by the Edmonton Oilers’ explosive offense, goaltender Joonas Korpisalo had a relatively painless night Monday in his postseason debut with the Kings. “And if it …

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Column: Joonas Korpisalo deserves to be Kings' starting goalie
1 year, 8 months ago

Column: Joonas Korpisalo deserves to be Kings' starting goalie

LA Times  

With one game remaining in their regular-season schedule, the Kings still don’t know whether they’ll finish third in the Pacific Division or drop to the first Western Conference wild-card spot, which means they don’t know who they’ll face when the Stanley Cup playoffs begin next week. Should the starter be Joonas Korpisalo, who was acquired from Columbus with defenseman Vladislav …

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Kings defenseman Mikey Anderson already has become a star
1 year, 9 months ago

Kings defenseman Mikey Anderson already has become a star

LA Times  

When Mikey Anderson was initially paired with Drew Doughty to form the Kings’ top defense duo, Anderson was more inclined to ask Doughty for an autograph than to ask for a pass. “I was a little starstruck,” Anderson said of Doughty, a leader on the Kings’ Stanley Cup championship teams, a two-time Olympic gold medalist and winner of the Norris …

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Lowetide: Oilers finally commit to Evan Bouchard. How much will it cost?
1 year, 9 months ago

Lowetide: Oilers finally commit to Evan Bouchard. How much will it cost?

New York Times  

The script appeared to be writing itself before taking a sharp turn at the trade deadline. Edmonton Oilers defenceman Evan Bouchard, after an impressive first full NHL season, was struggling offensively and defensively through the first 60 games of 2022-23. Edmonton general manager Ken Holland dealt veteran defenceman Tyson Barrie, effectively handing the keys to the world’s best power play …

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Kings' goaltending problems exposed in loss to Dallas Stars
1 year, 11 months ago

Kings' goaltending problems exposed in loss to Dallas Stars

LA Times  

Kings goaltender Pheonix Copley watches play during a 4-0 loss to the Dallas Stars on Thursday night. Copley gave up a flurry of soft goals and was replaced by Quick in the second period of a 4-0 loss to the Dallas Stars in the Kings’ final home game before a six-game trip that begins Saturday in Nashville. Maybe his poorest …

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Kings make statement with win over Connor McDavid and Oilers
1 year, 11 months ago

Kings make statement with win over Connor McDavid and Oilers

LA Times  

Kings players celebrate an open-net goal by Viktor Arvidsson as Edmonton’s Kailer Yamamoto skates past them during their 6-3 win over the Oilers on Monday at Crypto.com Arena. “We feel really good right now,” Kings defenseman Drew Doughty said after their 6-3 victory at Crypto.com Arena, their ninth win in the last 12 games. “There’s good teams that never go …

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Pheonix Copley is the surprise Christmas gift the Kings needed
2 years ago

Pheonix Copley is the surprise Christmas gift the Kings needed

LA Times  

The Kings have gotten an early and special present from a North Pole resident. In pro sports things kind of unfold that way sometimes, and that’s just the way she goes.” Kings goaltender Pheonix Copley stops a shot while Ducks right wing Frank Vatrano and Kings defenseman Matt Roy watch the puck Tuesday at Crypto.com Arena. Copley made 24 saves …

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