What Last Week’s Signing of Niklas Kronwall Means for Detroit
Last Monday, the Detroit Red Wings signed Niklas Kronwall to a seven-year contract extension. NHLHS Correspondent Christina Roberts looks at the contract, how it compares with other defensemen, and what it means for the Red Wings.
Categories: Detroit Red Wings, NHL Talk, Western Conference, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Boston Bruins, Chris Pronger, Dan Hamhuis, Hakan Andersson, Henrik Zetterberg, hockey, Jack Johnson, Ken Holland, Kevin Bieksa, Los Angeles Kings, Mike Komisarek, NHL, Nicklas Lidstrom, Niklas Kronwall, Pavel Datsyuk, Philadelphia Flyers, Shea Weber, Tomas Kaberle, Toronto Maple Leafs, Vancouver Canucks, Zdeno Chara
Do the Devils Still Need a Center?
Just as he was beginning to cement his spot in the lineup, New Jersey Devils‘ forward Jacob Josefson suffered a [...]
Read more...Categories: Eastern Conference, New Jersey Devils, NHL Talk, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Adam Henrique, Columbus Blue Jackets, Daymond Langkow, Edmonton Oilers, Florida Panthers, Jacob Josefson, Jochen Hect, Kyle Turris, Los Angeles Kings, Lou Lamoriello, Mark Fraser, New Jersey Devils, Olli Jokinen, Peter DeBoer, Petr Sykora, Phoenix Coyotes, Ryan Carter, Sam Gagner, Samuel Pahlsson, Toronto Maple Leafs, Travis Zajac, Tyler Bozak, Zach Parise
Searching for Identity and First Win, Rangers Return from Europe
By Alexander Monaghan President Following two overtime losses, the New York Rangers will return from Europe with a potentially clean [...]
Read more...Categories: Eastern Conference, New York Rangers, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Anaheim Ducks, Brad Richards, Brian Boyle, Erik Christensen, Henrik Lundqvist, John Tortorella, Los Angeles Kings, Marc Staal, New York Rangers, Ryan Callahan, Ryan McDonagh, Steve Eminger, Tim Erixon, Wojtek Wolski
Kings Hit the Wall in Berlin, Lose 4-2
In their second game of the season, the Los Angeles Kings defense crumbled as they lost to the Buffalo Sabres by a score of 4-2 on Saturday in Germany.
Categories: Buffalo Sabres, Los Angeles Kings, Western Conference, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Anze Kopitar, Buffalo Sabres, Drew Doughty, Drew Stafford, Jonathan Bernier, Los Angeles Kings, Luke Adam, Paul Gaustad, Ryan Miller, Thomas Vanek
Kings Season Opener Ends on ‘Swede’ Note; Win 3-2 in OT
The Los Angeles Kings start the 2011-2012 season on the right foot by defeating the New York Rangers in overtime.
Categories: Eastern Conference, Los Angeles Kings, New York Rangers, NHL Talk, Western Conference, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Anze Kopitar, Buffalo Sabres, Henrik Lundqvist, Jack Johnson, Jonathan Quick, Justin Williams, Los Angeles Kings, Marian Gaborik, Mike Richards, New York Rangers, Ryan Callahan, Ryan McDonagh, Ryan Miller
Doubting Doughty as Camp Carries On
The first day of camp is in the books for teams across the league but there is an asterisk on [...]
Read more...Categories: Los Angeles Kings, NHL Talk, Western Conference, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Anze Kopitar, Dean Lombardi, Don Meehan, Drew Doughty, Los Angeles Kings
The 2008 NHL Entry Draft Defensemen Dominos
By Alexander Monaghan President Back on that fateful date in June, pundits and fans alike argued which of the top [...]
Read more...Categories: NHL Talk, Trade Rumors, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Alex Pietrangelo, Atlanta Thrashers, Buffalo Sabres, Drew Doughty, Los Angeles Kings, Luke Schenn, Niagra IceDogs, Peterborough Petes, St. Louis Blues, Tyler Myers, Winnipeg Jets, Zach Bogosian
Kings find bargain in Moreau
It may not have been the signing that everyone was waiting to hear about, but the Los Angeles Kings made another smart move by signing unrestricted free agent winger Ethan Moreau.
Categories: Columbus Blue Jackets, Edmonton Oilers, Los Angeles Kings, NHL Talk, Western Conference, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Alexei Ponikarovsky, Brad Richardson, Drew Doughty, Ethan Moreau, Kevin Westgarth, Los Angeles Kings, Michal Handzus, Terry Murray
Doughty Should Look at Hextall to See Potential Damage of Holdout
The contract standoff does not appear close to being resolved any time soon. Doughty needs to look no further than Kings Asst. GM Ron Hextall for what can happen if he chooses to become a holdout.
Categories: Los Angeles Kings, NHL Talk, Western Conference, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: bob clarke, Brayden Schenn, Conn Smythe Trophy, Dean Lombardi, Don Meehan, Drew Doughty, Eric Lindros, Jack Ferreira, Jay Snider, Los Angeles Kings, Mark Guy, Mark Howe, Mike Richards, Ritch Winter, Ron Hextall, Simon Gagne, stanley cup, Tim Kerr, Wayne Gretzky, Wayne Simmonds
23rd Anniversary of “The Trade” of Gretzky to L.A.
Today marks the 23rd anniversary of one of the biggest transactions in all of sports history, when Wayne Gretzky was involved in what has simply come to be known as "The Trade".
Categories: Edmonton Oilers, Los Angeles Kings, NHL Talk, Western Conference, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: "The Great One", "The Trade", Bruce McNall, Detroit Red Wings, Edmonton Oilers, Eric Desjardins, Glen Sather, Glenn Anderson, Grant Fuhr, Hart Trophy, Jacques Demers, Jari Kurri, Jimmy Carson, Kevin Lowe, Los Angeles Kings, Luc Robitaille, Mark Messier, Martin Gelinas, Marty McSorley, Mike Krushelnyski, National Hockey League, NHL, Paul Coffey, Peter Pocklington, Wayne Gretzky
Doughty, Kings Watch as Weber Arbitration Award Likely to Set Precedent
The Predators and RFA Shea Weber somehow could not reach an agreement, and instead ended up going through the process of a hearing this morning in Toronto. As this scene plays out, it's obvious that there are some very curious parties on the West coast that are keeping close tabs on the eventual outcome.
Categories: Los Angeles Kings, Nashville Predators, NHL Talk, Western Conference, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Christian Ehrhoff, David Poile, Dean Lombardi, Don Meehan, Drew Doughty, Los Angeles Kings, Mark Guy, Mike Green, Nashville Predators, National Hockey League, Newport Sports Management Inc., NHL, NHL salary arbitration hearings, Pekka Rinne, Ryan Suter, Shea Weber, Washington Capitals
Holmgren Incensed at Flyers’ Locker Room Leak; Richards Speaks
Paul Holmgren was disgusted that the team's "inner sanctum" had been violated by the allegations by two "unnamed Flyers". Mike Richards also got his first chance to rebut the accusations.
Categories: Eastern Conference, NHL Talk, Philadelphia Flyers, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Gino Reda, Jeff Carter, Los Angeles Kings, Mike Richards, National Hockey League, NHL, Paul Holmgren, Peter Laviolette, Philadelphia Flyers, Rick Curran, Simon Gagne, TSN's That's Hockey
Leadership Issues as Much a Part of Trades as “Dry Island”
While the "Dry Island" situation in itself seems like a great story, the crux of the respective depatures of Richards and Carter is the lack of leadership exhibited by the duo.
Categories: Eastern Conference, Los Angeles Kings, NHL Talk, Philadelphia Flyers, Western Conference, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Anze Kopitar, Bobby Clarke, Calder Cup, Chris Pronger, Dean Lombardi, Drew Doughty, Dustin Brown, Dustin Penner, Ed Snider, Jamie McLennan, Jeff Carter, Joffrey Lupul, John Stevens, Justin Williams, Los Angeles Kings, Mike Richards, Paul Holmgren, Peter Laviolette, Philadelphia Flyers, Philadelphia Phantoms, Ron Hextall, Scott MacArthur, Scottie Upshall, Simon Gagne, Terry Murray, TSN Radio 1050
