Kings' Offseason To-Do List, #1: Trade Bernier
One of Lombardi’s top three tasks this offseason should be trading Jonathan Bernier -- ideally, before the draft is done. What kind of return would you like to see?
Back from Sweden? Sizing Up Bud Holloway
One of the Kings' brightest prospects departed for Sweden two years ago, but a return might be on the horizon. Is he the answer to our left wing troubles? Is he coming at all?
Choose Your Troops: 2013 Offseason Plotting Thread
What does Dean Lombardi have to do to keep our LA Kings competitive over the summer? Tell us your dream roster for next season, and look to the future.
Injury Update: Mitchell posts video of recovery
Mitchell's knee is making progress again. Watch the video of Mitchell skating and shooting in practice.
SLAAAAVVVVAAAA (Gets a Six-Year Extension)
The 23-year-old would have been a restricted free agent this summer, but Dean Lombardi removes any doubt about Voynov's future with a new contract.
Kings' Offseason To-Do List, #1: Trade Bernier
One of Lombardi’s top three tasks this offseason should be trading Jonathan Bernier -- ideally, before the draft is done. What kind of return would you like to see?
Back from Sweden? Sizing Up Bud Holloway
One of the Kings' brightest prospects departed for Sweden two years ago, but a return might be on the horizon. Is he the answer to our left wing troubles? Is he coming at all?
Choose Your Troops: 2013 Offseason Plotting Thread
What does Dean Lombardi have to do to keep our LA Kings competitive over the summer? Tell us your dream roster for next season, and look to the future.
Injury Update: Mitchell posts video of recovery
Mitchell's knee is making progress again. Watch the video of Mitchell skating and shooting in practice.
Kings Links: Injuries, Speculation, and Changes...
Plus: some analysis of the Kings' run, the Kings get eulogized (twice!), it's an important offseason for many Kings, and we look at other news from around the NHL.
One Year Ago...
On June 11, 2012, the Los Angeles Kings won their first Stanley Cup. Where were you? Share your memories with us.
Epic Lombardi Quotes: Injury, Cap "Vise," & Pride
The Kings' mastermind GM is always an entertaining interview, and his responses give some hints for the team's future.
The Kopitar Injury Mystery: Banged up or not?
Lombardi said Kopitar was banged up, but Kopitar says he's fine beyond some bumps and bruises. So what happened? The stats suggest this was very unusual.
Kings-Hawks Game Five Recap: All Good Things...
Patrick Kane's hat trick includes the game-winning goal at 11:40 of the second overtime. A Mike Richards goal with 10 seconds left in regulation sends the game to OT, but in the end, the Kings come up short and are eliminated from the playoffs.
Postgame Poll: The season's end
The Kings go farther than recent defending champs have, but fall in the second overtime. I love them.
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409Kings-Blackhawks Game 5 Thread: Together
These guys aren't just fighting to win, they're fighting for each other. You've got to admire that. GO!
Kings-Blackhawks Game 5 Preview: Never Say Die
This is what an elimination game feels like - remember?
Kings-Hawks Game Four: Home Streak Ends. Uh-oh.
A late goal in the second and an early goal in the third spell doom for the Kings, who trail the Conference Finals 3-1.. Both Slava Voynov and Bryan Bickell continue their stunning playoff scoring, but it's Marian Hossa who grabs the winner..
Postgame Poll: Kings fall in the third 3-2
Kings lose a lead and fail to even up the series. Are you searching for your inner Win Cat?
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201Kings vs. Blackhawks Game 4 Thread: Rumble time
Tonight's the kind of night where anyone could step up and be the star. Cheer them on as hard as you can! WOOOOOOOO!!!!
One game suspension: Did Keith get off lightly?
Keith will sit a game for injuring Jeff Carter with a slash to the head. Was it the right call? Comparing this to Bouchard's two game suspension for a similar play is illuminating.
Kings-Hawks Game Four Preview: Ride or Die
The Kings hope to continue their vaunted strength on home ice to tie up the series.
Kings vs Blackhawks Game 3: Grades and Analysis
Darryl Sutter decided to mix up his line up for game three in an effort to generate more offense and gain some more favorable matchups. The plan worked.
Kings-Hawks Game Three: Don't Write Off the Champs
In a must-win situation, the Kings play like the Kings again and take Game Three at home. Voynov, Williams, and Carter capture the three stars for their offensive contributions, while the team chips in and Quick recaptures his form in net.
Postgame Poll: Kings Win 3-1, Zone Time Is Ours
Meanwhile, there was lots of odd Chicago drama.
Kings-Blackhawks Game 3 Preview
The Kings head back to Staples, hoping that home ice helps them fight their way back into this series.
Kings vs Blackhawks Game 2: Stats and Analysis
The Kings have been battered and beaten through two games against Chicago. Still, even in spite of the blowout, it seemed like the Kings' game took a step forward in game 2.
