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Oprah has replaced the Kings' GM. You get a long term contract, you get a long term contract!
As you know by now, Matt Greene and Marian Gaborik have signed long term contracts.
Kings News
The reactions to Gaborik's extension can be left here.
CapGeek
Twenty closest cap-hit comparisons for #LAKings Marian Gaborik. See who stacks up against Gabby. Even with the term, it's not a horrible contract.
LA Kings Insider
RESULTS OF NHL ALL-STAR AND AWARD VOTING The NHL Awards were yesterday. Only one of the Kings who was nominated actually won anything but that's because it was a stupid award handpicked by Mark Messier.
MATISYAHU WRITES, PERFORMS SONG ABOUT THE KINGS It's kinda weird but kinda cool, I guess. I mean, artists are now writing songs about the Kings. So uhhh awesome.
Kings Vision has some highlights from yesterday's award show.
VIDEO: Jonathan Quick is recognized for winning the Jennings Trophy during the NHL Awards on 6/24/14. http://t.co/PrvaGqBpKg
— Kings Vision (@KingsVision) June 25, 2014
Dat smile...
Aside from a totally wasted Cuba Gooding, Jr., this was the best part of the entire show.
VIDEO: @LAKings Luc Robitaille and @unfoRETTAble present the Calder Memorial Trophy for rookie of the year. http://t.co/sOq4A6lWlY
— Kings Vision (@KingsVision) June 24, 2014
And finally, a behind-the-scenes look at the Kings' Championship Parade from downtown LA a week ago.
VIDEO: Go behind-the-scenes with the @LAKings during their 2014 Stanley Cup championship parade in downtown LA. http://t.co/MUjOJgnGyv
— Kings Vision (@KingsVision) June 25, 2014
Pierre LeBrun has the final details of Gaborik's contract.
Gaborik breakdown: $6.075 M each of first 3 yrs; $5.075 M in 17-18; $4.575 M in 18-19; $3.175 M in 19-20; $3.075 M in 20-21
— Pierre LeBrun (@Real_ESPNLeBrun) June 25, 2014
In Other News
On the Forecheck
Resist This A really interesting look at a new helmet that CCM has developed that will (supposedly) help reduce head injuries.
Copper & Blue
Nikita Nikitin Signs In Edmonton The pending UFA agreed to a two year, $4.5 million deal.
Sporting News
NHL advanced stats: Who drives the bus in the Western Conference? An interesting look at who actually drives possession for each Western Conference team and which line is doing the most work. It's not really about individuals, I think it's more so just a look at top six versus bottom six in general.
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