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11-16-2009 - Kings 2009-10 junior prospects update
The Kings have 11 prospects playing junior hockey.
11-14-2009 - Q&A with Vyacheslav Voynov
Voynov is in his second year with the AHL Manchester Monarchs.
10-15-2009 - Kings organizational depth analysis, Fall 2009
A position by position look at the prospects in the Kings pool.
09-30-2009 - Manchester Monarchs 2009-10 preview
The Los Angeles Kings, parent organization to the Monarchs, took the second youngest roster in the AHL and made it even younger.
08-11-2009 - Kings Top 20 prospects, Fall 2009
The new 2009s draftees take their places on the Kings Top 20 list.
07-04-2009 - Kings 2009 draft review
The theme of the Kings 2009 Entry Draft was character and grit.
06-13-2009 - Kings 2009 draft preview
Expect heavy trading from the LA Kings.
05-24-2009 - Kings 2004 draft evaluation
Five years out, the Los Angeles Kings class of 2004 appears to be one of the worst in recent memory.
05-17-2009 - Kings 2008-09 AHL/ECHL prospects review
The Manchester Monarchs finished fifth in the AHL Atlantic Division with a 37-35-8 record.
03-12-2009 - Kings Top 20 prospects, Spring 2009
Oscar Moller takes over as the Kings top prospect.
01-28-2009 - Kings 2008-09 NCAA prospects update
Of five prospects still remaining in college hockey, only three were drafted by current General Manager Dean Lombardi.
01-07-2009 - Kings 2008-09 AHL prospects update
The Manchester Monarchs season to date has been a series of streaks.
12-01-2008 - Kings CHL 2008-09 prospects update
A great number of Kings prospects have made the jump from major junior hockey to the professional ranks, leaving only nine players skating in Canada’s top developmental leagues.
11-26-2008 - Q&A with Andrei Loktionov
Andrei Loktionov is a talented center selected by the Los Angeles Kings in the fifth round of the 2008 draft.
10-28-2008 - Kings 2008 system audit
The Los Angeles Kings system has come a very long way in a short time as a series of disastrous finishes in the standings translated into back to back top five draft picks.
10-07-2008 - Manchester Monarchs 2008-09 season preview
There's still a fair amount of uncertainty about the Manchester roster, even after final cuts in LA.
09-12-2008 - Kings 2008 training camp preview
It’s an open casting call in Hollywood and all the stars are showing up for a chance to shine.
09-08-2008 - Kings Top 20 Prospects, Fall 2008
Drew Doughty takes over as the No. 1 prospect on the Kings list.
06-15-2008 - Kings 2008 draft preview
The LA Kings may try to trade down, as they tried unsuccessfully to do last year at the draft.
06-01-2008 - Kings 2003 draft evaluation
The Los Angeles Kings found a player with the selection of Dustin Brown. However, with three selections in the first round, more was expected out of this draft class for the Kings.
05-13-2008 - Kings CHL prospects 2007-08 review
With 12 total prospects in major junior hockey, the path is paved to begin plugging the very best of the group into the roster of their AHL affiliate.
04-20-2008 - Kings 2007-08 rookie review
In a season when the Los Angeles Kings were dwelling in the basement for the vast majority of the year, a number of prospects received brief try-outs with the NHL club to gauge their level of development.
03-04-2008 - Kings Top 20 prospects, Spring 2008
Jonathan Bernier sits atop the Los Angeles Kings prospects list.
01-19-2008 - Kings NCAA prospects update
Relatively few Los Angeles Kings prospects can be found in the NCAA ranks this year in comparison to past seasons.
12-01-2007 - Kings fall 2007 junior prospects update
The Kings' 12 CHL prospects include a forward leading his league in goals, a player that is turning heads as a leader, a defenseman keeping a level head amid lofty expectations and a goaltender striving to find his way back home.
11-02-2007 - Q&A with Jonathan Quick
Kings prospect Jon Quick recently became the second goaltender in ECHL history to record his first win, first shutout and score his first goal in the same game.
10-22-2007 - Kings 2007 system audit
Of the Kings 48 prospects, 28 have been signed to either NHL or AHL contracts, the vast majority of which came to terms under Lombardi's regime.
09-27-2007 - Manchester Monarchs 2007-08 season preview
For better or worse, the Manchester Monarchs will be overflowing with prospects assigned to the AHL from the parent organization - the Los Angeles Kings.
09-07-2007 - Kings 2007 training camp preview
The Kings kick off our training camp series -- a look at the prospects who may make NHL rosters.
08-16-2007 - Kings Top 20 prospects
Jack Johnson remains atop the Los Angeles Kings Top 20 Prospects.
06-13-2007 - Kings 2007 draft preview
The Los Angeles Kings hold the No. 4 pick in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft.
06-03-2007 - Kings 2002 draft evaluation
The Los Angeles Kings 2002 draft was a failure at best. Not a single draftee out of their 11 selections is currently with the Kings or has played more than 33 NHL games in his career.
04-23-2007 - Kings junior prospects season review
The Los Angeles Kings had a total of seven prospects playing in the junior ranks this year.
03-31-2007 - David Meckler playing his best hockey after move to OHL
Getting to Yale is tough enough on its own, so putting that education on ice in the hopes of getting a better hockey education shows the depth of David Meckler's commitment to becoming a key part of the Los Angeles Kings lineup for years to come.
03-15-2007 - Kings Top 20 prospects
The list of the Los Angeles Kings Top 20 prospects is highlighted by the debut of Jack Johnson, acquired in the offseason from the Carolina Hurricanes.
02-18-2007 - Kings NCAA prospects update
The Los Angeles Kings currently have 12 prospects developing their game in the collegiate ranks.
01-02-2007 - Kings AHL/ECHL prospects update
A look at the Los Angeles Kings prospects assigned to the AHL Manchester Monarchs, ECHL Reading Royals and Bakersfield Condors.
12-19-2006 - Calder Corner: Anze Kopitar
Anze Kopitar ranks second behind Evgeni Malkin in overall rookie scoring for the season.
11-26-2006 - Kings junior prospects update
The Los Angeles Kings have seven prospects playing in the CHL, including five selections from the 2006 Entry Draft, two of whom left college hockey to join the CHL.
10-22-2006 - Kings 2006 system audit
Recent trades added three top young players to a system that was running low in high-level NHL prospects, and announced that the future will be built from within and not from expensive but questionable stars gathered from the free agent market.
09-26-2006 - Manchester Monarchs 2006-07 season preview
New blood like Anze Kopitar, Ned Lukacevic and Peter Harrold breathe new life into a team that has not made it to the second round of the playoffs in their short history.
09-13-2006 - Kings training camp preview
Prospects in this year’s Kings camp will be looking more to catch the eyes of coaches for future consideration than to actually win a roster spot immediately.
07-24-2006 - Kings Top 20 prospects
Newly-acquired Patrick O'Sullivan tops the Los Angeles Kings Top 20 prospects.
06-28-2006 - Kings 2006 draft review
With his first selection at the helm, new General Manager Dean Lombardi drafted the first goaltender in the opening round for the Kings since Jamie Storr.
06-27-2006 - Q&A with Kings Director of Amateur Scouting Al Murray
Hockey’s Future caught with Murray to recap the Kings’ draft and talk about their new prospects.
06-18-2006 - Kings 2006 draft preview
The Los Angeles Kings, under new GM Dean Lombardi, hold the No. 11 pick in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft.
06-09-2006 - Kings 2001 draft evaluation
It is easy to write off the Los Angeles Kings 2001 Entry Draft as a failure, and, for the most part, that would be acutely accurate.
05-28-2006 - Kings AHL/ECHL prospects season review
The Manchester Monarchs witnessed a steady stream of new and old faces during the 2005-06 season.
05-12-2006 - Kings 2005-06 rookie review
A record number of Los Angeles Kings made their professional debut this year as the team experienced an above average number of injuries and several roster shake-ups due to lackluster play.
04-10-2006 - Kings CHL prospects season review
The Los Angeles Kings had four prospects playing in major juniors in 2005-06.
04-09-2006 - Frozen Four: Q&A with Brian Boyle
Towering Boston College junior and Los Angeles Kings prospect Brian Boyle had an outstanding season.
03-23-2006 - Parros sticks through tough times
ProspectGeorge Parros, 6’5, 232-pounds, has fit right in with the LA Kings squad this year.
03-10-2006 - Kings Top 20 prospects
Anze Kopitar takes over as top prospect for the Los Angeles Kings.
02-23-2006 - Petiot’s steady play leads Monarchs defense
Even as consistently as he’s played all season on the blue line for the AHL’s Manchester Monarchs, it’s not a stretch to say that Los Angeles Kings prospect Richard Petiot> has had an up and down season.
02-20-2006 - Kings NCAA prospects update
With many of the Los Angeles Kings top NCAA prospects leaving the college ranks after the 2004-05 season and several added through the 2005 Entry Draft, the prospect pool has turned over with new faces and new talent.
02-10-2006 - Q&A with Barry Brust
Signed by Los Angeles as a free agent, former WHL Goaltender of the Year Barry Brust has blossomed this season with Manchester.
02-09-2006 - Q&A with Lauri Tukonen
Los Angeles Kings 2004 first rounder Lauri Tukonen has always excelled at a young age, be it in the Finnish I Division as a 15-year-old or the Finnish Elite League as a 17-year-old. The Finn is doing it once again, this time with the Manchester Monarchs as an AHL rookie.
02-02-2006 - Parse quietly leads the college hockey nation
Los Angeles Kings prospect Scott Parse is currently leading the nation in scoring with 46 points. There is a lot more to the University of Nebraska Omaha junior than meets the eye.
01-16-2006 - Kings AHL prospects update
Manchester has been a revolving door of Los Angeles Kings prospects through the midpoint of the 2005-06 season.
12-01-2005 - Kings CHL prospects update
Graduation and lack of recent picks from the CHL have reduced the number of Los Angeles Kings prospects currently in the CHL to only four.
10-02-2005 - Kings 2005 system audit
As the Los Angeles Kings enter the 2005-06 season with a roster studded with big-name veterans, their prospect cupboard continues to stand strong.
09-14-2005 - Improved Lukacevic reports to Kings camp
Spokane Chief and 2004 pick Ned Lukacevic is in Los Angeles Kings camp.
09-11-2005 - Q&A with Kings head coach Andy Murray
Los Angeles King head coach Andy Murray commented on the play of some of the Kings prospects at the 2005 Pacific Division Rookie Tournament, the organization’s developmental system and much more.
09-10-2005 - Kings training camp preview
There will be more top-end prospects with a legitimate shot at making a significant impact vying for roster spots with the Los Angeles Kings than at any other point in recent memory.
08-30-2005 - Kings Top 20 prospects
Dustin Brown claims the top spot on the Los Angeles Kings Top 20 prospects list.
08-19-2005 - Kings 2005 draft review
The Los Angeles Kings made eight selections in the 2005 Entry Draft, headlined by Anze Kopitar.
08-14-2005 - Post-draft Q&A with Al Murray
Hockey’s Future recently spoke with Los Angeles Kings Director of Amateur Scouting Al Murray regarding the Kings 2005 Entry Draft selections and recent changes to the entry draft under the new CBA.
07-24-2005 - Kings 2005 draft preview
The Los Angeles Kings have their full compliment of picks in the 2005 Entry Draft, minus a fourth round pick traded to Chicago.
07-20-2005 - Q&A with David Steckel
David Steckel, a former first round pick in the 2001 NHL Entry Draft, spent last year with the Reading Royals (ECHL) and Manchester Monarchs (AHL).
06-07-2005 - Kings AHL prospect season review
A review of the seasons of the Kings prospects who played for the Manchester Monarchs during the 2004-05 season.
06-01-2005 - Kings CHL prospects season review
Review of the seasons of the five prospects of the Los Angeles Kings playing in major juniors.
05-15-2005 - Kings 2000 draft evaluation
Three Los Angeles Kings picks from 2000 are solid NHL players and a fourth remains a prospect.
04-26-2005 - Kings NCAA prospects review
The 2004-05 NCAA season brought injuries and bounce-back campaigns for Los Angeles prospects.
02-14-2005 - Mid-season Q&A with Al Murray
Hockey’s Future checks in with LA Kings head scout Al Murray to get an update on the progress of several of the organization’s top prospects.
02-07-2005 - Kings AHL prospects update
A player by player look at the seasons of the prospects of the Los Angeles Kings in Manchester.
01-21-2005 - Q&A with Connor James
Los Angeles prospect Connor James has 27 points in 31 games with the ECHL Bakersfield Condors and will represent the team at the ECHL All-Star game.
12-27-2004 - Kings Top 20 prospects
Denis Grebeshkov remains firmly atop the Los Angeles Kings Top 20 Prospects list.
12-08-2004 - Q&A with Barry Brust
Brust signed on with the Los Angeles Kings this offseason as a free agent and is now putting up great numbers with the Reading Royals in the ECHL.
11-11-2004 - Q&A with Michael Cammalleri
Cammalleri is the second leading scorer on the red hot Manchester Monarchs, with 16 points in nine games.
11-01-2004 - The 'Next Wave' is cresting in Manchester
Noah Clarke, Petr Kanko, Greg Hogeboom and Denis Grebeshkov constitute a second wave of highly talented prospects that are shinning in Manchester, the AHL affiliate of the Los Angeles Kings.
10-25-2004 - Monarchs on center stage at Staples Center
Affiliate Manchester Monarchs played a game at Staples Center this weekend, as the AHL becomes The Show.
10-09-2004 - Manchester Monarchs season preview
The Manchester Monarchs can look forward to a 2004-05 season free from injury call-ups.
09-18-2004 - Kings rookie tournament review
Los Angeles Kings prospects and tryout players placed first in the round robin play, but ended up placing second at the 2004 Pacific Division Rookie Tournament.
09-16-2004 - Q&A with Petr Kanko
Interview with Kings prospect right wing Petr Kanko.
09-11-2004 - Q&A with Greg Hogeboom
Hockey's Future caught up with the recently signed Greg Hogeboom at the Pacific Division Rookie Tournament at Disney ICE in Anaheim.
08-09-2004 - Kings Top 20 prospects
Defenseman Denis Grebeshkov sits atop the Los Angeles Kings Top 20 ranking for the second straight year.
07-17-2004 - Sidney Crosby attends Kings prospect camp
Interview with 2005 eligible prospect Sidney Crosby, who is attending prospects camp with the Los Angeles Kings.
07-16-2004 - Dollars and Sense: Youth Development and the Risks of Labor
A look at the incentives for building an NHL team through the draft as opposed to through acquiring veteran talent.
07-08-2004 - Kings 2004 draft review
The Los Angeles Kings went international in the 2004 Entry Draft, selecting players from Finland, the United Kingdom, Serbia and even Japan.
07-05-2004 - Post Draft Q&A with Kings' Al Murray
Director of Amateur Scouting Al Murray's take on the Kings 2004 Entry Draft and other recent happenings with the team's prospects.
06-12-2004 - Q&A with Dustin Brown
Dustin Brown, a first round pick of the Kings in the 2003, recently completed his first NHL season, playing 31 games.
06-09-2004 - Kings 2004 draft preview
The first in Hockey's Future's NHL team draft previews, which look at organizational strengths, weaknesses, and draft tendencies.
05-21-2004 - Q&A with Al Murray, Kings Director of Amateur Scouting
Al Murray is in his tenth season as Director of Amateur Scouting for the Los Angeles Kings.
04-23-2004 - Kings rookie review 2003-04
The Los Angeles Kings were forced to play many rookies this season due to their record man-games lost to injury.
04-15-2004 - Kings prospect final statistics 2003-04
Final 2003-04 statistics for Los Angeles Kings prospects at all levels.
04-11-2004 - Kings college pipeline season review
Some surprise freshman and five graduations highlight the Kings prospects who competed in the NCAA in 2003-04.
02-27-2004 - Q&A with Noah Clarke
Interview with Kings prospect Noah Clarke, currently with the AHL Manchester Monarchs.
02-02-2004 - Kings prospects statistical update
Update with stats and notes for all Los Angeles Kings prospects throughout the system.
01-06-2004 - Kings college pipeline midseason report
Update and evaluation of all collegiate prospects of the LA Kings.
01-03-2004 - Kings prospects statistical update
Statistics with notes for all Los Angeles Kings prospects.
12-17-2003 - Q&A with Scott Barney
Interview with 1997 Kings draft pick Scott Barney, who is making a comeback to hockey after three years lost to injury.
12-02-2003 - Kings Prospects Stat Update
Update on the stats of Kings prospects playing in various leagues.
10-16-2003 - Kings: Four rookies make the roster
Four LA Kings rookies: Dustin Brown, Tim Gleason, Jared Aulin (IR), Mike Cammalleri (IR) were on the opening night roster.
10-01-2003 - Kings: College pipeline
The LA Kings have increased the quantity and quality of their college pipeline through the 2003 draft.
07-28-2003 - Kings: 2003 draft review
Los Angeles entered the 2003 NHL Entry Draft with three selections in the first round and came away with a king's ransom in offensive talent.
07-23-2003 - Kings: Top 20 prospects
New ranking of the LA Kings top 20 prospects.
05-08-2003 - LA Kings Final Prospect Statistics 2002-03
Final season stats for LA Kings prospects in Europe, college, the ECHL and juniors.
04-15-2003 - Kings College Pipeline Final Report
With the conclusion of the Frozen Four, it is time to look back at how the Kings’ prospects faired this season. As with their NHL counterparts, it was a season of highs and lows, successes, disappointments, and inconsistent goaltending for the prospects.
04-01-2003 - Kings System in 2002-2003- The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
Kings' Editor Tony Calfo reviews the 2002-03 season for the Kings.
02-19-2003 - Making the Grade
Kings' contributor Harry Ouzounian takes a look at how the King rookies are faring this season.
02-11-2003 - Dave Taylor at the Deadline
New L.A. Kings' Correspondent Scott Pearson takes a look at the Kings and their prospects at the trading deadline.
01-21-2003 - Kip Brennan Re-Post
Due to some technical difficulties, the Kip Brennan article was erased of the site. Here it is again...
01-02-2003 - HF's Interview with Kings Prospect David Steckel
There are a few things that come to mind when one thinks of Southwest Florida. Retirees driving slow going nowhere, the calm waters of the Gulf of Mexico, and a surprising lack of urban over-development are some things that come to mind. College Hockey in December in...
12-16-2002 - Kings Callups Answer the Call
The Los Angeles Kings have been forced to look at their top prospects on the NHL level already this season. Kings’ Editor Tony Calfo reviews their performance.
11-13-2002 - The Kings System Update
Kings Editor Tony Calfo takes a look around the Kings system.
10-30-2002 - An Ounce of Prevention Is Needed In the Kings' System
Kings' Editor Tony Calfo takes a look and what happened with the Kings and Jason Allison, and what the system can learn from it.
10-23-2002 - Analyzing the Kings Defense
Kings Contributor Harry Ouzounian takes a look at the L.A. Kings blueline.
10-11-2002 - 2002 Kings Farm Preview
Kings Editor Tony Calfo previews the L.A. King Organization's 2002 season.
10-02-2002 - Harvest Time In Los Angeles
The Los Angeles Kings are prepared to prosper due to foresight by their management. King’s Editor Tony Calfo explains.
09-19-2002 - Eventful Camp To Come For The Kings
Kings Editor Tony Calfo says the beginning of Kings' camp has already shown what a wild preseason L.A. fans can expect.
09-05-2002 - 5 Things to Watch in Kings' Camp
As camp approaches, Los Angeles King's Editor Tony Calfo give us five things to keep an eye on.
08-26-2002 - Los Angeles Kings Training Camp Preview: Defensemen
Kings' Correspondent Harry Ouzounian previews the team's defensive prospects heading into training camp.
07-31-2002 - LA Kings Organizational Roster
Kings contributor Harry Ouzounian returns with the organizational roster.
07-25-2002 - The Russians Are Coming Part 2: Alexander Frolov
Now that the 2001-02 Russian Super League and Upper League seasons have come to a close, the post season dust of transfers and roster cuts is starting to settle. Some players find out their services are no longer needed with their current clubs, while others leave...
07-09-2002 - Kings purposefully quiet during Free Agent Period
Kings Editor Tony Calfo takes a look at the Kings’ lack of activity in the 2002 off-season, and the reasons why
06-26-2002 - Kings 2002 Draft Review
Kings Editor Tony Calfo takes a look at the Los Angeles Kings 2002 Draft.
06-24-2002 - LA Kings 2002 Draft Results- List
The following are the players selected by the Los Angeles Kings in the 2002 Draft.
06-13-2002 - LA Kings 2002 Draft Preview
Kings Editor Tony Calfo takes a look at the Kings, and who they will select at #18.
06-03-2002 - Kings Sign Aulin
The LA Kings signed Jared Aulin, just hours before the Saturday deadline.
05-29-2002 - Rite of Spring for Kings
In all too familiar tradition, the Kings are sweating out another negotiation, this time with Jared Aulin. With the deadline approaching, Aulin remains unsigned. Kings' Editor Tony Calfo takes a look.
05-06-2002 - Monarchs Update
Los Angeles Kings' Correspondent Sean Speer gives an update on the goings-on in Manchester.
04-30-2002 - L.A. Kings Season In Review
King's Editor Tony Calfo takes a look at the Los Angeles Kings NHL season and where they head from here.
04-24-2002 - Kings College Prospect Update
Kings Editor Tony Calfo takes a look at the Los Angeles Kings' college prospects.
04-16-2002 - Monarchs AHL Playoff Report
King's Correspondent Sean Speer takes a look at the first playoffs ever for the Kings AHL affiliate, the Manchester Monarchs.
04-09-2002 - Yannick Lehoux Signs
The Los Angeles Kings got part one of their off-season work done Monday when they signed highly regarded prospect Yannick Lehoux to a three year contract...
04-05-2002 - 2002 Kings System- A Huge Step
While the Stanley Cup playoffs are just about to begin, the season for most of the Kings' top prospects has already ended. Kings Editor Tony Calfo takes a look back at the 2001-02 season and a look forward for the Kings.
03-18-2002 - Kings at the Trading Deadline
Kings correspondent Sean Speer takes a look at the Kings at the trading deadline.
03-12-2002 - Around the Kings System
Kings Editor Tony Calfo takes a look around the Los Angeles Kings farm system.
03-01-2002 - What's In Storr for Jamie?
As the trade deadline approaches, it represents and annual dilemna for the Kings- What to do with Jamie Storr? Is he the goalie of the future or the trade bait to acquire the missing piece of the puzzle. Kings Editor Tony Calfo has the story.
02-20-2002 - Yanick Lehoux- The Forgotten Prospect
Yanick Lehoux is having an unbelievable year. His offensive numbers are staggering and he is the highest scoring prospect in the Kings system. So what does he get for all this? No spot at the WJC's and a comparisons to high-scoring flops in the Kings system from years past. How did this happen? Kings Editor Tony Calfo has the story.
02-05-2002 - Kings AHL Update
Kings correspondent Sean Speer updates us on the Kings AHL affiliate, the Manchester Monarchs.
01-29-2002 - In Like Flinn?
The Kings have given their two young enforcers some time at the NHL level in the absence of the injured Ken Belanger. Kip Brennan fared well in his time, but Ryan Flinn has excelled- quickly making a name for himself among the NHL's tough guys. Kings Editor Tony Calfo has the update.
01-17-2002 - Kings prospects compete to enforce
The Los Angeles Kings have two future enforcers who are preparing to patrol the NHL. Who will the enforcer of the future be in Los Angeles? Kings Editor Tony Calfo takes a look at Kip Brennan and Ryan Flinn.
01-09-2002 - Kings Update- Half Way Home
Kings' Editor Tony Calfo takes a look at the state of the Los Angeles Kings' system at the halfway point of the season.
12-14-2001 - The Trials of Jere Karalahti
The once-coveted Jere Karalahti is now a healthy scratch for the Los Angeles Kings. How could this happen to a player of Karalahti's talent? Kings Editor Tony Calfo has the story.
12-03-2001 - It's Not All Bad for the Kings
The Kings are struggling in the early part of the season, but as Kings' Editor Tony Calfo writes, the system is thriving.
11-26-2001 - Home Sweet Home for the Monarchs
Kings correspondent Kristy Gleason takes a look at the long-awaited home opener for the Kings' AHL farm team, the Manchester Monarchs.
11-21-2001 - Kings in Salt Lake
Kings correspondent Sean Speer takes a look at how the Kings' system will be represented in the 2002 Winter Olympics
11-12-2001 - Kings Season In Flux
Kings correspondent Michael Harbison updates the Kings' current struggles and the state of the farm system.
11-07-2001 - Updated Player Rankings for the Kings
Kings Editor Tony Calfo shares L.A.'s latest top prospect rankings. So make sure to head over the Kings section and check out all the changes....
11-05-2001 - Kings Organizational Roster, 11-5-01
Kings correspondent Harry Ouzounian provides us with the Kings Organizational Roster.
11-01-2001 - Diamond In the Rough?
New Kings' correspondent Sean Speer takes a look at the development of Kings' prospect Mike Cammalleri.
10-29-2001 - The Team Formerly Known As...
Kings Writer Kristy Gleason will be focusing on the Kings' owned and operated AHL affiliate, the Manchester Monarchs.
10-24-2001 - Kings Acquire Jason Allison
The Los Angeles Kings acquired Jason Allison and Mikko Eloranta from the Boston Bruins on Wednesday for Josef Stumpel and Glen Murray. Kings Editor Tony Calfo says they did it without sacrificing the farm system.
10-23-2001 - Around the Kings System
Kings Editor Tony Calfo takes a look at the Kings system.
10-03-2001 - Kings 2001-2002 Preview
Kings Editor Tony Calfo takes a look at the Kings and their system for the 2001-2002 season.
10-01-2001 - Kings Update
Kings correspondent Michael Harbison takes a look at the Kings as they prepare to start the season.
09-21-2001 - Kings Camp Update- Who's Staying?
The Kings are into their exhibition season and there are several prospects hanging around. Which will stay and which will go?
09-12-2001 - Kings Mourn With the United States
The Kings lost two professional scouts in the disaster that was Tuesday, September 11, 2001.
08-30-2001 - Kings Organizational Roster
Kings' writer Harry Ouzounian offers up the Kings Organizational Roster.
08-30-2001 - Adam Mair
How much can the Kings get out of Adam Mair? Kings Editor Tony Calfo takes a look.
08-20-2001 - A Look At 10 King's Prospects
After a promising playoff run last year, the Kings look to be a team to watch in 2001-2002. Looking to continue that success, the Kings will also need to rely on their farm system for the future. Kings Contributer Michael Harbison takes a look at his top ten Kings' prospects.
08-15-2001 - A Look At Jaroslav Bednar
New Kings Contributor Harry Ouzanian takes a look at a King's draft pick who is expected to contribute this season.
07-26-2001 - Kings Prospect Rankings and Notes
The post-draft rankings for the Kings system have been updated- along with other notes.
07-12-2001 - Kings Goalie Prospect Matthew Yeats Interview
Current Maine goalie and Kings' prospect Matthew Yeats answered a few questions for Hockeysfuture.com Kings' Editor Tony Calfo.
06-27-2001 - Kings 2001 Draft- Size Does Matter
The LA Kings added 11 players to their organization over the draft weekend. Kings Editor Tony Calfo takes a look at a "big" hockey weekend for Los Angeles.
06-21-2001 - Kings Update- DT Radio Wrap and Draft Picks
Kings Editor Tony Calfo reports on Dave Taylor's radio interview on XTRA and the Kings outlook going into the draft.
06-04-2001 - Kings Kick Three More to the Curb
The Kings have elected not to sign three more prospects before June 1, losing their rights to goalies J.F. Nogues and Cory Campbell and power forward Brian McGrattan. Kings Editor Tony Calfo has more.
05-19-2001 - Kings Draft Possibles, Part 1
Kings Editor Tony Calfo takes a look at some of the players the Kings may take with thier first pick.
05-09-2001 - The Kings Ahead of the IHL's Failure
There are reports that the IHL is on the verge of a collapse. Kings Editor Tony Calfo says the Kings were ready for this one.
04-26-2001 - Kings College Prosepects
Kings Editor Tony Calfo takes a look at the Los Angeles Kings' college prospects.
04-16-2001 - Eric Belanger- 2 Way to the NHL
Eric Belanger went from top offensive prospect just plain offensive and was written off by most of the Kings' brass. Now a change to his game has made him a key to the Kings fortunes. Kings Editor Tony Calfo has the story.
03-28-2001 - Jared Aulin- A Key for the Kings
Kings Editor Tony Calfo takes a look at Jared Aulin and his potential impact on the Kings' system.
03-09-2001 - The Blake Trade- Good for the System?
The jury is still out on the Rob Blake trade, but one thing is for certain- it will be big for the Kings system. Kings Editor Tony Calfo has that story and some good news on the goaltending front.
02-22-2001 - Avs acquire Reinprecht
Colorado fans have to be exited with the arrival of Rob Blake, one of the best defenseman in the world and also promising young center Steve Reinprecht...
02-12-2001 - Kings: Around the System
A look around the Kings system.
01-18-2001 - Kings Draftee Yannick Lehoux
This article will feature Yannick Lehoux who plays for the Baie Commeau Drakkars of the QMJHL...
01-05-2001 - Kings Getting a Glimpse of the Future
The Kings are getting help from three rookies right now. Kings Editor Tony Calfo has more.
12-27-2000 - The Blake Situation- Do or Die?
Rob Blake's departure from the Kings seems imminent. While some may see it as a chance to add to the system, Kings Editor Tony Calfo sees trouble.
12-19-2000 - Rebuilding the System
The Kings are often acknowledged as having the worst system in the NHL, but after a year of maneuvering, the prospects are bright.
12-06-2000 - Brian McGratten- Top Prospect?
As the Kings look for a power forward for to enhance their playoff hopes, the future answer to that need is prospering in the minors. Kings Editor Tony Calfo tells how Brian McGratten is progressing...
10-16-2000 - LA Kings youngsters start strong
The Kings have once again raised some eyebrows with some impressive play out of the gate, but the 2000-2001 team has raised as many questions as well. Kings editor Tony Calfo looks at the Kings' curious start.
09-28-2000 - Kings 2000 Preseason Predictions
The Kings are ready to kick of the 2000 season and Kings Editor Tony Calfo gives his predictions for the team and the season.
09-15-2000 - Kings Preseason Game 1
The Kings took the ice for their first game of the 2000 preseason and some youngsters got a long look. Kings Editor Tony Calfo takes a look.
08-17-2000 - Kings Draft Pick goes back to USHL
Minnesota Gopher sophomore-to-be Dan Welch, who was just drafted by the LA Kings as the 245th pick, will not return to the school next season. In 36 games last year for the Gophers, Welch scored 6 goals and added 8 assists.
08-16-2000 - Nate Miller signs with Kings
Former Minnesota Gopher Nate Miller signed a contract with the LA Kings last week.
07-14-2000 - Is Kip a Keeper Because of the Reaper
Can the arrival of a 35 year old enforcer make a difference on the Kings future? Kings Editor Tony Calfo thinks he will.
06-29-2000 - Kings Post Draft Analysis
The Kings left Calgary with more questions than answers last week after taking a serious blow in the loss of Sean O'Donnell and the rumours about Eric Lindros coming to Los Angeles. Where do the Kings go from here, and just how did they do in Calgary
06-21-2000 - LA Kings face expansion draft
The Los Angeles Kings face a critical couple of weeks as they will hope Minnesota and Columbus do not clean them out in the expansion draft and then hope a skilled forward lasts to their pick in the expansion draft.
06-11-2000 - Kings Update
The Kings and Justin Papineau appear to have gone their separate ways. While Justin Papineau is not the first highly skilled player to re-enter a draft after not being able to come to terms, he may be the most talented individual to leave such a unta
04-25-2000 - Kings Update
The Los Angeles Kings season has to be regarded as a big step forward. The Kings posted one of their highest point totals in their history and developed two solid scoring lines and two effective defensive lines...
04-08-2000 - Kings Organizational Roster
LOS ANGELES KINGS ORGANIZATIONAL ROSTER "Tough to Play Against." As of April 7, 2000
04-01-2000 - Justin Papineau- Sign or Sign-Off
Justin Papineau, the crown jewel of the Kings farm system, is still unsigned and his future with the Kings may be in question. Papineau must be signed by the draft this season or he can re-enter and the Kings will receive absolutely nothing as compen
03-23-2000 - Kings: The Goalie Mess
While the season has been a success for the Los Angeles Kings, there has been one area where the Kings may not have played their cards correctly. That is at the goaltender position...
03-15-2000 - Kings Trade Analysis
The Kings came away from the 2000 trading deadline with something unique to Kings' fans- exactly what they needed...
03-07-2000 - Kings: Jerred Smithson
Jerred Smithson is more than a footnote...
02-28-2000 - Kings Update
Dave Taylor has been making a flurry of trades that he is hoping will result in a championship. The only thing is that this championship is in Lowell...
02-18-2000 - Kings: Who's Going to Help First?
It's been made pretty clear that the Kings system is depleted at best. With that in mind, assume the Kings will lose a few players during the off-season to expansion et all, and there seems to be a few open roster spots.
02-02-2000 - Kings: DT vs. the Disaster
Dave Taylor is a legend to Kings fans. Everything he has done in his professional career has been done with a drive and work ethic that have made him a successful forward in the NHL for 17 seasons and now the General Manager of his beloved Kings. Ho
01-22-2000 - Kings: College Prospects and Various Notes
Kings' Norris Winning Defenseman Rob Blake has emerged as one of the top players in the NHL ever since he came to the club. Blake as able to step in and contribute right away because he had played and excelled on the collegiate level and his experie
01-11-2000 - Kings: Pipeline Awards at the Halfway Mark
As we approach the halfway mark of the season, Hockey's Future Kings Page recognizes the highs and lows of the system.
01-04-2000 - Kings: Reality Hits- The Kings Court is Empty
The Los Angeles Kings recent slide has overshadowed what has been a great season to-date. The Kings started the season playing over their heads and are currently playing below their ability. That is not unusual- teams go through slumps...
12-18-1999 - Kings Organizational Roster
Kings Organizational Roster
12-17-1999 - Kings: Karalahti's First Taste
Jere Karalahti had his first taste of the NHL last Friday against Detroit, and after being returned to Long Beach, it appears that will be it for the time being. With that in mind, here is the lowdown on his debut.
12-12-1999 - Out of the System- A look at what's what in the Kings Organization
The Kings are suddenly full of quality young defenseman. At the top of that list right now may be Joe Rullier. Rullier is having a tremendous season in the QMJHL with Rimouski. Joe has 2 goals, 22 assists and 112 PIM's in 32 games. He also is 10th i
12-02-1999 - Pavel Rosa- Goaltending Key?
Pavel Rosa is considered one of the top prospects in the Kings organization. He is 11th in the IHL in scoring and has had success on the NHL level. Rosa's promise is undeniable. The bad news is that his considerable potential will likely never be in
11-19-1999 - The Legend of Jere Karalahti
Today may seem like a normal day for Kings' fans, but according to the hype, the greatest player in the history of hockey, Jere Karalahti, will arrive in LA today to lead the Kings to the first of several Stanley Cups. Karalahti is 7'3" and weighs a
10-27-1999 - Kings: Muscle in the System
The Los Angeles Kings are playing their best hockey in years, but one glaring weakness is their lack of a true enforcer. With Matt Johnson being swiped by Atlanta in the expansion draft and Steve McKenna being rendered useless with a bad eye, the Ki
10-15-1999 - Kings Prospect Watch
While all seems well on the mother ship, Kings prospects have kicked off the 99-00 season with some strong performances. Here is who's news in the Los Angeles Kings farm system right now:
10-06-1999 - Young Kings solid
The Kings have shown a unique form of hockey that the Southern California area is not familiar with- good, fundamentally sound hockey. Coach Andy Murray has the Kings playing a hard-working brand of hockey that seems to allow each individual the cha
09-30-1999 - Kings Roster Starting to Take Shape
The Los Angeles Kings roster appears to have taken final shape with a grand total of 0 of their top prospects on the squad. Injuries to Scott Barney and Eric Belanger, accompanied by poor performances by Justin Papineau and Pavel Rosa, have lead to
09-21-1999 - Kings Training Camp Update- The Halfway Point
At the halfway point of the preseason, the Kings have to be feeling pretty good about their team, but a bit shaken concerning their prospects. There were only a few young players expected to even challenge, but as the preseason presses on, they are
09-16-1999 - Kings Training Camp- Aki Berg Impresses
The Los Angeles Kings training camp has been filled with positives to date. There are some "knowns" in camp so far- the line of Palffy, Stumpel and Robitaille will give the kings their best offensive line since the Gretzky era- and some unknowns- wh
09-01-1999 - Kings Notes
The Long Beach Press Telegram is reporting that Aki Berg has agreed in principle to a one year contract with the Kings that could be signed as soon as today. Berg claims no hard feelings and says he is ready and eager to play for the Kings this seas
09-01-1999 - Kings Notes
The Long Beach Press Telegram is reporting that Aki Berg has agreed in principle to a one year contract with the Kings that could be signed as soon as today. Berg claims no hard feelings and says he is ready and eager to play for the Kings this seaso
08-25-1999 - The Future for Kings' Wings
The lack of depth in the Los Angeles Kings system is perhaps most visible in their lack of wings in their system. While the Kings finally acquired their long coveted scorer in Ziggy Palffy, it came at a serious cost to their system, particularly on
08-08-1999 - Kings lost Jokinen and depth at Center
The Los Angeles Kings thought they had their center of the future in Olli Jokinen as recently as last Spring. He was exactly what the Kings had longed for- a big, physical centerman with playmaking ability. Whenever teams called for trades, they wer
07-30-1999 - Kings Defensive Prospects
The LA Kings started the 1998-99 season amid optimism for a breakout season. The backbone of that potential was what then-coach Larry Robinson called "one of the best defensive corps in the NHL." While that may have been an overstatement, the fact r
06-01-1999 - Kings Organizational Roster
Kings Organizational Roster
05-20-1999 - Kings Organizational Roster
Kings Organizational Roster
05-12-1999 - Jason Blake Profile and IHL Playoff Recap
IHL Playoff Recaps
10-25-1997 - The Rebuilding of a Kingdom
The Kings have had plenty of time to ponder their strategy for the new season. Realizing at the end of the prior season, after missing the Stanley Cup playoffs for the fourth consecutive season, changes needed to be made to turn the tide...
09-15-1997 - Kings Camp Opens
The Los Angeles Kings opened camp, at least first stepped foot on the ice, on this past Wednesday, September 10th. About 75 Kings fans were in attendance. Included in that figure was another Hockey 2000 writer, Donna Sarasin...
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