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2010-11 L.A. Kings Season Preview: Hockeywood’s Look at Forwards
October 12th, 2010
Continuing our look at the 2010-11 L.A. Kings, we need to take a step back and see where they are starting. The Kings' biggest improvement was in the goal scoring department. In 2008-09, they were ranked 27th scoring 2.46 goals per game. Last season, they elevated ...
2010-11 L.A. Kings Season Preview: Hockeywood’s Look at the Defense
October 10th, 2010
In my previous post, I sang the praises of Jonathan Quick for finally giving the team a legit goaltender. And while I don't want to undersell his skills between the pipes, I should point out that his success is a direct reflection of the players in ...
2010-11 L.A. Kings Season Preview: Hockeywood’s Look Back and Goaltenders
October 8th, 2010
Last season, I wrote that the Kings were on the cusp of announcing their presence with authority after four seasons of stockpiling young talent. I also wrote that despite all that talent, they were going to miss out on the playoffs. O.K., one out of two isn't bad. ...
2010 NHL Draft Results: Old Time Hockey? Kings Draft Defenseman Derek Forbort
June 26th, 2010
On the first night of the 2010 NHL Draft, the Los Angeles Kings bucked expectations (well, at least my expectations) and traded up with Florida to snag Derek Forbort, a 6-foot-4 defenseman from the USA Hockey National Team Development Program. And for all the stories about the players ...
Los Angeles Kings-Vancouver Canucks: L.A. Pushed to Brink in Game 5
April 24th, 2010
Game 5
Canucks 7, Kings 2
The Kings have now experienced the wide range of emotions that the playoffs bring.
The soaring feeling of winning in overtime from Game 2. The feeling of invincibility of completely dominating Game 3. And now the crushing feeling of being blown out in ...
Los Angeles Kings-Vancouver Canucks: L.A. Succumbs To Vancouver’s Speed
April 22nd, 2010
Game 4
Canucks 6, Kings 4 Kings winger Alexander Frolov was skating in on a breakaway pass from Dustin Brown. In net was the Canucks' beleaguered captain, Roberto Luongo.
Already touched for two power-play goals, the result of this breakaway could very easily determine the outcome of, ...
Kings Dominate Game Three With The Power Of ‘Zus
April 20th, 2010
Game 3: Kings 5, Canucks 3 Imagine the viewpoint from the player's standpoint for a moment. You can feel the roar, before you even push your way through the double castle doors. You skate out to AC/DC's Back in Black to a raucous arena filled with fans wearing all ...
The Kings Forge Some Playoff Mettle with Comeback Overtime Win
April 18th, 2010
Game 2: Kings 3, Canucks 2 (overtime) The Kings responded to their Game One overtime loss to the Canucks by showing they have a flair for the dramatic. After being down two goals in a lackluster first period, the Kings battled back to tie the game, then push it ...
Upstart L.A. Kings Come ThisClose to Stealing Game One Vs. the Canucks
April 16th, 2010
Game 1: Canucks 3, Kings 2 (OT) The Kings took the Canucks to the limit and back Thursday in Game One of the Stanley Cup playoffs. And even though they found themselves on the losing side of the game, the club didn't seem that worried about it. ...
Kings Get Glimpse of Future Against Blackhawks
March 11th, 2010
Game 66: Blackhawks 3, Kings 2 (OT)
Some might see an overtime loss—I see progression. I had said in the last game recap that I now expect the Kings to beat the bad teams. But I should've also said I expect them to be able to play with ...