Reviewing the Kings' 2024 Trade Deadline Moves
What moves the Kings make and will they regret not upgrading their goaltending?
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In today’s edition, we review the Kings’ 2024 Trade Deadline moves. Which players were dealt, who came onboard, and will they regret any trades they didn’t make?
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Now on to the good stuff…
Rob Blake’s Silence Instills Confidence in the Kings
March 10, 2024 by Michael Ostrower
The Los Angeles Kings were just one of two teams that did not make a move leading up to the trade deadline. They stood pat, holding onto their core and trusting they can do what it takes to make a deep run. At first glance, it may seem as if general manager Rob Blake did not believe there were moves out there that could get this team to the upper echelon of contenders. However, it is far from that.
Kings Miss Out on Linus Ullmark: Will it Be Costly?
March 9, 2024 by Michael Ostrower
The Los Angeles Kings sit comfortably in a playoff spot after the trade deadline, but their positioning has varied for the past few months. Now sitting third in the Pacific Division, they are just three points back of the Edmonton Oilers and two points ahead of the Vegas Golden Knights. Predicting how the season will unfold is always a tall order, but if things do not go the Kings’ way, this week will be heavily scrutinized.
What’s Behind the Los Angeles Kings’ Recent Hot Streak?
March 5, 2024 by Michael Ostrower
The 2023-24 season has had its fair share of ups and downs for the Los Angeles Kings. It started with a fiery few months where they sat as one of the favorites to win the Western Conference, to firing their head coach just weeks later. Through the injuries and inconsistency, they have now found a rhythm and are poised to make a deep playoff run if they can continue their play.
Kings Should Avoid a Costly Trade at the 2024 Trade Deadline
March 1, 2024 by Michael Ostrower
The 2023-24 season has seen lots of shakeups in the Western Conference standings. This is seen no better than with the horrific start the Edmonton Oilers had when they started the season as one of the worst teams in hockey. However, since December, they have been one of the best and now sit comfortably in a playoff spot. For the Los Angeles Kings, it has been the complete opposite.
The Kings were once one of the best teams in hockey, starting 16-4-3. Since then, they have fallen into the wild card race and fired their head coach. However, there is a lot to be happy about. Not only was that a phenomenal start, but they were also not expected to be Stanley Cup favorites this season. Let us not forget that just a few seasons ago, they sat at the bottom of the league amid a rebuild. With such a young roster, any experience right now is vital, and adding a big name is not what will take this roster to the next level.