It’s a non game day Los Angeles Kings so we’ll be light on Kings news. Sadly, both Pat Quinn and Viktor Tikhonov passed away over the weekend, which is sad news for the hockey world.
Kings News
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Kings Release Statement on Passing of Pat Quinn Luc Robitaille, Jim Fox and Bob Miller all share their sentiments about Pat Quinn, one time Kings coach.
Voice of the King: Bob Miller Documentary Opening on December 5th at the Regal Cinema L.A. Live, this documentary highlights the Hall-of-Fame career of Bob Miller.
LA Kings Insider
AUDIO: LAKI JOINS ALL THE KINGS MEN PODCAST Rosen chats with Jesse about the latest goings-on with the Kings.
Mayor’s Manor
Lombardi’s Plans for the Cap Relief, Kings Defense With the legal situation abounding, the Kings got relief but Lombardi has no immediate plans to use that space. Hoven also outlines the options everyone’s favorite GM is exploring. I dislike that he’s insisting on a big, hulking defensive-defenseman when two puck movers clearly work very well.
In Other News
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NHL World Cup reboot could generate $100 million Low risk/high reward preseason tournament.
ESPN
Longtime coach Pat Quinn dies at 71 Quinn died after losing the battle to a lengthy illness and the hockey world is deeply saddened by this news.
Viktor Tikhonov dies at 84 Another great coach lost to an undisclosed illness.
Grantland
NHL Grab Bag: The Silent Treatment In this week’s grab bag, Sean McIndoe revisits the tired media/athlete obligation argument