Yesterday we learned that Willie Mitchell's knee had to be scoped, and he was done for the season. Although the team is waiting for more information, Lombardi began to discuss the possibility he may not return next year.

The Kings have been dealing with the loss of two veteran stay-at-home defensemen for months. Will this change how Lombardi approaches the trade deadline?

The goalie's absence from the team briefly added to the trade deadline rumor storm, but Bernier is away for a personal reason.

Toffoli racked up 48 points in 55 games with Manchester. He's been a healthy scratch three times since being called up, but he'll get his shot tonight on the second line, with Richards and Carter. Penner moves to the fourth line, replacing Nolan.

The Kings' top prospect had been thriving in his first season in the AHL, but the timing of this call-up raises questions. Mike Richards appeared to be shaken up after a Tim Jackman hit, but had returned to play in the third period.

The Kings are close to getting a defenseman back. But who would sit?

Watch as Cleary gets "almost blinded" by a cut from his own visor, and Smith takes blindside hit to the shoulder. Is this really a ref controversy? You make the call.

Gagne had been a healthy scratch for over a week, but the move is still somewhat surprising. In exchange, the Kings receive a conditional 4th round pick.

As a third defensman goes down, fans search for new ways to avert divine wrath.

With the Kings trying to cope with the losses of both Willie Mitchell and Matt Greene, Lombardi added another big stay-at-home defenseman to the roster -- 24-year-old Keaton Ellerby. Here's a first look at his career stats and scouting report.

The 22-year-old center, who had 14 points in 57 career games with Los Angeles, is traded to New Jersey for a fifth-round pick. Not the ending that many expected for one of the most talented prospects in the Kings' organization.

Shanahan will call Dubinsky today for last night's boarding of Rob Scuderi. I take issue with Dubinsky apologists, but have no idea what to expect from the league. You make the call: was the hit worthy of punishment?

Willie Mitchell has been medically cleared for several days, but he hasn't returned to action. That's making Darryl Sutter lash out in frustration, but so far, the decision remains up to the player. His latest MRI showed that his knee had no setback.

Greene may be out for the year. Mitchell is skating again, but not ready. A look at the Kings' current options on defense in this time of crisis. Will Drewiske or Muzzin earn a spot for good, or is there a trade coming?

This damn lockout is over

Kings defenseman Alec Martinez had been hit by a puck while playing in Finland, and suffered a broken cheekbone. Metal plates were inserted to help support the fractured bones, and recovery time should be more than a month.