Category: Rob Blake
Evening Notes: Gavrikov, Marchand, Hedman, Jokiharju
Los Angeles KingsLos Angeles Kings general manager Rob Blake spoke in-depth about his efforts to extend defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov in a post-Trade Deadline media availability. Blake shared that keeping Gavrikov around is a top priority for the team, but finding a new deal could take some time after Gavrikov chang...
Read moreKings Rumors: Quinton Byfield could be traded by deadline
SportsnetThe Los Angeles Kings sit 31-18-8 on the season, third in the Pacific Division. GM Rob Blake will be aggressive ahead of the trade deadline, with $4.4 million in deadline cap space to work with, and aspirations to land a top-six scoring winger.According to Sportsnet's Nick Kypreos, the Kings could m...
Read moreBieber, Carell skate in benefit game for L.A. fires
National Hockey LeagueMusician Justin Bieber was among a host of celebrities who laced up their skates, along with Hockey Hall of Famer Mark Messier, on Sunday afternoon to support relief funds from the Los Angeles fires in the "Skate for LA Strong" event at Crypto.com Arena.
Read moreAndreas Englund Claimed Off Waivers
Andreas EnglundAfter holding down a regular blueline role in the Los Angeles Kings' top-six last season, Andreas Englund wasn't able to find his way into the lineup much this campaign, with just 11 games played. He was placed on waivers over the weekend and today has been claimed by the Nashville Predators. #Smas...
Read moreKings Assign Arthur Kaliyev To AHL On Conditioning Loan
KingsThe Kings announced that they’ve assigned winger Arthur Kaliyev to AHL Ontario on a conditioning loan. It will be Kaliyev’s first game action since suffering a fractured clavicle in a preseason practice session. The 23-year-old’s reassignment comes two months to the day after general manager Rob Bla...
Read moreNHL Rumors: Los Angeles Kings, Seattle Kraken, and the Edmonton Oilers
Kate ShefteThe Seattle Kraken may have some decisions in net. Some blue line options for the Edmonton Oilers. LA Kings GM in a contract year.
Read moreNHL Rumors: Los Angeles Kings, Seattle Kraken, and the Edmonton Oilers
Pierre LeBrunThe Seattle Kraken may have some decisions in net. Some blue line options for the Edmonton Oilers. LA Kings GM in a contract year.
Read moreKings’ Rob Blake Facing Mounting Pressure To Win
Adam ProteauAdam Proteau of The Hockey News believes that Los Angeles Kings general manager Rob Blake is under massive pressure to produce playoff success in the upcoming season. The Kings have been ousted in the first round for three consecutive seasons and have yet to win a playoff series since winning the St...
Read more4 NHL General Managers on the Hot Seat This Season
Rob BlakemayAll successful NHL teams are built through a general manager’s (GM) vision. A blueprint has to be made and executed through trades, signings, drafting, and elsewhere. There is no definitive…
Read more3 Potential Free-Agent Destinations for Viktor Arvidsson
Rob BlakeThe Los Angeles Kings are going to make some changes this summer as GM Rob Blake has a number of things on his wish list, including a new starting goaltender. Blake also has a number of players on the trade market and will have to make some tough decisions on some of his own pending free agents. Vi...
Read moreEvening Notes: Hiller, Smith, NCAA
TwitterLos Angeles Kings general manager Rob Blake has revealed the details of Jim Hiller’s new head coaching contract, confirming to The Fourth Period’s David Pagnotta that the deal is a three-year contract with a fourth-year option (Twitter link). That’s a hardy deal for Hiller’s first NHL head coaching...
Read moreBlake: Kings won't buy out Dubois, vow 'to help him'
Pierre-Luc DuboisLess than a week after his team was eliminated from the postseason, Los Angeles Kings general manager Rob Blake said the team will not buy out the contract of maligned star center Pierre-Luc Dubois, who struggled in his first season with the club.
Read moreHow Long is Rob Blake’s Leash as LA Kings’ General Manager?
Rob Blake1,270 games, 777 points, captain of the Los Angeles Kings, Stanley Cup, and Norris Trophy winner. Rob Blake is a legend in hockey and the Kings’ organization. His most recent…
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