After just missing the postseason last year, the Los Angeles Kings come into this year’s playoffs as the #2 seed in the Pacific. The team has be slightly disappointed it didn’t win the division when they let a 3-0 lead against the Winnipeg Jets slip away in their final regular season game. That game would […] READ MORE
Author: David Gove
LAKingsDave2015-16 Jack Adams Award Predictions
The Jack Adams Award is awarded annually to the National Hockey League coach “adjudged to have contributed the most to his team’s success.” Predictions For The 2015-16 Jack Adams Award Honorable Mention: Lindy Ruff, Dallas Stars: 50-23-9, 109 pts Whenever you win the toughest division in the league people take notice. When you do so after […] READ MORE
2015 HHOF Award Winner Profile: Nick Nickson
The Hockey Hall of Fame is welcoming seven new members into its prestigious halls on Monday, November 9, 2015; and giving out its two yearly media awards. Join us here at Last Word On Sports as we take an in depth look at the new inductees and award winners. We continue the series with one […] READ MORE
MUST SEE: Tyler Toffoli Dekes Out Jones; The King Saves New York
MUST SEE: Tyler Toffoli Dekes Out Jones The Los Angeles Kings have struggled to score in the first few games of the season. The lone bright spot for the Kings has been Tyler Toffoli, who’s leading the team with four goals so far this year. Toffoli’s latest goal was a highlight reel deke around San Jose […] READ MORE
Puck Drop Preview: 2015-16 Los Angeles Kings
Welcome to Puck Drop Preview 2015-16, where our hockey department gives you a detailed look at each team from around the NHL leading to the start of this hockey season and offers our insight and analysis. Makes sure to stick around until the end of the series, where we’ll offer our full predictions for the […] READ MORE
Call to the Hall: Minnesota Wild
Welcome to LWOS Hockey’s summer series, Call to the Hall, where we take a look at the next great player from each NHL franchise to get called to the Hockey Hall of Fame. There are a few caveats, the player must be active, and must have played 300 games (or 150 for goaltenders) with the […] READ MORE
Call to the Hall: Los Angeles Kings
Welcome to LWOS Hockey’s summer series, Call to the Hall, where we take a look at the next great player from each NHL franchise to get called to the Hockey Hall of Fame. There are a few caveats, the player must be active, and must have played 300 games (or 150 for goaltenders) with the […] READ MORE
Canucks acquire Brandon Sutter from Pittsburgh
The Vancouver Canucks announced today that the team has acquired forward Brandon Sutter and a 3rd round pick from the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for forward Nick Bonino, defenseman Adam Clendening, and a 2nd round pick. The 3rd round pick comes from the Buffalo Sabres as compensation for hiring Dan Bylsma. The 2nd Round pick […] READ MORE
Manchester Monarchs Poised for Calder Cup Finals
How They Got Here After finishing the AHL regular season with a league high 109 points, the Manchester Monarchs began the postseason facing the 8th seed Portland Pirates. Oddly enough, this matchup proved to be the toughest challenge for the Monarchs in reaching the Calder Cup Finals. Portland rallied from 0-2 down in the series […] READ MORE
Canada Dominates Gold Medal Game at IIHF World Championship. USA Wins Bronze.
Canada dominated the Gold Medal Game and the entire tournament to win the 2015 IIHF World Championship. The team scored 66 goals and allowed 15 in 10 games. READ MORE
