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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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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, 1 week 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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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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L.A. Kings’ Rasmus Kupari stepping up in Quinton Byfield’s absence
2 years, 1 month ago

L.A. Kings’ Rasmus Kupari stepping up in Quinton Byfield’s absence

New York Times  

LOS ANGELES — In the grand scheme of the Kings’ eventful 5-4 win over Florida to start their homestand Saturday night, Rasmus Kupari played a small role that might get overlooked as the game’s many notable plays rolled out. It’s a dirty play.” A more diplomatic Moore said, “He just seems to always be in the middle of those things. …

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Kings coach promises 'tough year' ahead after loss to Oilers
2 years, 7 months ago

Kings coach promises 'tough year' ahead after loss to Oilers

LA Times  

Kings players line up for the traditional post-playoff series handshake after losing to the Edmonton Oilers in Game 7 of the Western Conference quarterfinals Saturday. He wasn’t the slightest bit sentimental in summing up the Kings’ seven-game Stanley Cup playoff loss to the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday night. Asked what the experience of playing in a Game 7 might mean …

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Kings top prospect Quinton Byfield to make NHL debut Wednesday
3 years, 7 months ago

Kings top prospect Quinton Byfield to make NHL debut Wednesday

LA Times  

Quinton Byfield will play on a line with Adrian Kempe and Trevor Moore on Wednesday when he makes his NHL debut for the Kings. He had eight goals and 20 points in 30 games with the Kings’ top farm team, the Ontario Reign of the American Hockey League. Kings coach Todd McLellan said he planned to have Byfield skate alongside …

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