Manchester starts the Calder Cup Playoffs with two overtime losses in their best-of-five series, while Ontario loses twice and now trails 3-2 in their series. Both teams now return home with some work to do.
You can see two Kings prospects on ESPN2. Here are some profiles to read while you wait.
As expected, the 2010 first-rounder decides to leave North Dakota a year early, signing a three-year entry-level contract. Forbort is considered the premier defensive propsect in the Kings' system and arrives just in time for the AHL stretch run.
The Kings had several prospects in the NCAA regionals last weekend, but only D Kevin Gravel and F Nic Dowd of St. Cloud State will advance to the Frozen Four in Pittsburgh on April 11.
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 recalled a big stay-at-home defenseman yesterday. Here's a scouting report on what we can expect from him.
Loktionov is a talented young playmaker, but the Kings have logjam at center. His mentor, Igor Larionov, doesn't think he was used correctly by LA. Will he thrive with another team?
Teams must meet the 23-man roster limit by Friday afternoon. Who will remain with the Kings? And will Kopitar go on injured reserve?
Chris Gibson (G, Chicoutimi Saguenéens) 8 GP, 3.19 GAA, .892 SV%The Kings’ 2011 second-round draft pick has already established a reputation amongst the fanbase as a riddle, wrapped in a...
Alex Roach, a big, tall defenseman currently playing for Calgary in the WHL, is one of the Kings' recent undrafted signees. He leads Hitmen d-men in scoring and is fourth overall on the team. Here's a profile of his 20-year-old season thus far.
The Los Angeles Kings have a promising sniper in their prospect pool -- and they use one. Will Tyler Toffoli take the next step in his development with the Monarchs this season?
Prokhorkin could wind up playing in Canadian juniors next season, but he has his sights set on the AHL. Remind us why he fell due to the "Russian factor" again?
The Kings' best sniper prospect is slated to practice with the team. Which Monarchs will join him?
Vey and Jones lead the way in a crucial playoff win.
Who wants rounds 8-12? The Kings did. A look at Roach, Miller, Durepos, Posa, and Machovsky.
Who's the next Kitsyn or Toffoli? Track Futa and Yannetti as they seek to nab more late-round gems.
USA Hockey invites 40 skaters to Junior Camp - FoxNews.comThe first stage to finalizing the U.S. roster for the 2012 World Junior Championship was made by USA Hockey on Thursday with the...
Lombardi [on Trevor Lewis]: He's a statement for the organization as a whole. First of all, as an individual, he's always been a very focused kid. He'll do anything that's asked. He's always...
AHL affiliate for Los Angeles Kings loaded with NHL-ready talent - Hockey's Future A solid season which saw the Manchester Monarchs make the playoffs for the ninth time in ten years ended on a...
But that's the first I've heard of it. Oh, wait, it's on LAKingsInsider, too. As of when? Oh, four minutes ago. Okay, sorry to be late to the party. With Deslauriers signed, that leaves Michael...
There's obviously some latitude in these categories. I could easily have labeled Muzzin, Forbort, Kolomatis or Mullen, but the truth is they're betwixt and between, as they say. My criteria for...
Mississauga Article: Fraser's OT heroics keep Ice aliveThe win guaranteed the Ice a spot in the tiebreaker game Thursday night against the loser of tonight’s game between the Mississauga St....
If St. Johns beats Kootenay tomorrow, then St. Johns clinches first and Kootenay cliches last, so Kootenay is out and Mississauga and Owen Sound are set to play the semi-final game. But before...
How many of these guys can be on one team at one time? Three? Four? If a player is an offensive weapon and is physically punishing, and smart, does a team need a third-pair of lurching...
I stumbled upon a great write-up on Tyler Toffoli on the Hockey's Future message boards. The writer, who goes by the name Tonellisghost, says he has worked for or played for the Ottawa 67s,...
As you probably know, each NHL team has a limit of 50 SPCs (standard player contracts) it can carry at any one time. Players under contract who are playing in Europe (e.g. Oscar Moller, starting...
