Follow @mayorNHL It’s that time of the year again, report cards are being handed out for NHL General Managers. First up, John Hoven joins host Jim ‘Boomer’ Gordon for an all new edition of Mayor’s Minutes. They talk Fiala, Kuemper, Byfield, Clarke, Hiller, and more. Then, in a bonus segment, Boomer shares his official grade ..read more

When it comes to goaltender Max Lacroix, where do we even begin? He just completed his freshman year at Boston University, one of the best college hockey programs in the country, and he’s already given an induction speech at the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto. There are so many different directions to go with his story, even at the ripe young age of 20. If you heard his dad Eric on Kings Of The Podcast earlier this week, you’ve already been treated to some great stories from what it was like playing in LA during the late ’90s. Dad also shared the story of how his son, Max, ended up as a goali ..read more

Who likes good stories from the previous decades of LA hockey? If that sounds good, you’re in for a special treat. Eric Lacroix joins us for an all-new Kings Of The Podcast episode. He opens up on a myriad of topics and takes listeners behind the scenes of what really went down during his tenure with the club. Additionally, co-hosts John Hoven and Dennis Bernstein cover a few key news items, including Quinton Byfield’s new contract, predicting the term and AAV of Jordan Spence’s new deal, a Kings prospect who could surprisingly end up in the AHL next season, what Liam Greentree’s new ELC mean ..read more

Kings GM Rob Blake continues to check items off his summer to do list, with the recent signing of Quinton Byfield ticking off one of his major priorities. Additional deals have also been secured for Akil Thomas, Alex Turcotte, and several free agents. This leaves defenseman Jordan Spence up next. From what we understand, those negotiations are expected to heat up in the coming days, with a new deal hopefully announced in the not-too-distant future. What will the Spence contract look like? Let’s dig in and take a look. For starters, the Kings are in a good position from a salary cap perspectiv ..read more

He’s come a long way from playing goalie in his older brother’s road hockey games. In less than a month, Liam Greentree has gone from being selected at the NHL Entry Draft in Las Vegas to signing his first pro contract with the LA Kings. After his second OHL season, where he put up 90 points (36G, 54A) in 64 games, the Windsor Spitfires forward heard his name called by Mark Yannetti on stage at The Sphere at pick No. 26 of the first round. https://mayorsmanor.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Greentree_Draft2024.mp4 About 30 minutes later, Greentree spoke with gathered media for the first time i ..read more

A collection of the Top 5 assists from the Ontario Reign’s 2023-24 season: Follow @mayorNHL Note to webmasters/reporters: When recapping news or interviews from this site please remember to include a link to www.MayorsManor.com ..read more

Following the completion of this year’s NHL Draft at the Sphere in Las Vegas, Kings Director of Amateur Scouting Mark Yannetti shared the following thoughts with gathered media… Follow @mayorNHL Note to webmasters/reporters: When recapping news or interviews from this site please remember to include a link to www.MayorsManor.com ..read more

Before they ever appeared in a Stanley Cup Final, back when Gretzky still played in LA, and nearly a decade before they moved into Staples Center, the Kings celebrated their first 25 years as an NHL club. Here’s a highlight video produced back then… Follow @mayorNHL Note to webmasters/reporters: When recapping news or interviews from this site please remember to include a link to www.MayorsManor.com ..read more

Following the completion of Day One at this year’s NHL Draft in Las Vegas, Kings GM Rob Blake shared the following thoughts with gathered media… Follow @mayorNHL Note to webmasters/reporters: When recapping news or interviews from this site please remember to include a link to www.MayorsManor.com ..read more

A host of celebrities react to the LA Kings jersey — including Colin Hanks, Todd Gurley, Snoop Dogg, and more… Follow @mayorNHL Note to webmasters/reporters: When recapping news or interviews from this site please remember to include a link to www.MayorsManor.com ..read more