Los Angeles Kings Trade Rumors

Kings may be preparing to fire Terry Murray as coach
December 12
Los Angeles Times
 
"Kings executives are poised to dismiss Coach Terry Murray this week, hoping to halt a string of disappointing performances and revive an offense that has produced a league-low 2.24 goals per game despite a beefed-up payroll that puts the team near the salary-cap limit for the first time. People familiar with the situation but not authorized to comment publicly said a candidate has not been found to replace Murray, who took over before the 2008-09 season. Murray installed a solid defensive foundation but has not been able to take the team to the next level and capitalize on resources enhanced by the off-season additions of skilled forwards Mike Richards and Simon Gagne."
Mike Richards, Willie Mitchell out
December 2
ESPN.com
 
"The Los Angeles Kings are expected to be without leading goal scorer Mike Richards and veteran defenseman Willie Mitchell for several games after both were injured in Thursday night's game against Florida, coach Terry Murray confirmed after practice Friday. The Kings are scheduled to host the Montreal Canadiens Saturday afternoon at Staples Center. Richards, the hottest offensive player on a team that's 24th in the league in scoring, did not come out for the third period after taking a shoulder from Panthers left winger Sean Bergenheim late in the second. He's expected to go on injured reserve Saturday with an upper-body injury."
Doughty remains out, Quick will sit tonight against New Jersey
October 25
L.A. Daily News
 
"Defenseman Drew Doughty will not play tonight against the New Jersey Devils, which isn't a big surprise since Kings coach Terry Murray would prefer to have him at something close to 100 percent before he returns to the lineup. "We're going to be cautious about it," Doughty said of the injured right shoulder that's sidelined him for three games so far. "It has improved. Every day it's gotten a lot better. That's the biggest key to it. Now it's about making sure it doesn't get re-injured. "In my mind I feel like I could play (tonight), but I probably shouldn't." Goaltender Jonathan Quick also will not play tonight against the Devils, which is a bit of a shocker since he has shutouts in three"
Kings place Drew Doughty on injured reserve
October 17
Los Angeles Times
 
"The Kings placed defenseman Drew Doughty on injured reserve Sunday as the result of an apparent shoulder injury that's expected to keep him out of the lineup at least seven to 10 days. To fill Doughty's spot, the Kings recalled defenseman Slava Voynov from Manchester (N.H.) of the American Hockey League. Voynov, who has not made his NHL debut, was expected to arrive in time for the Kings' practice Monday in El Segundo. They play the St. Louis Blues on Tuesday, their Staples Center opener."
Drew Doughty takes ice heavier in wallet but lighter on skates
October 1
Los Angeles Times
 
"Heavier in the wallet, and lighter on the ice … Kings defenseman Drew Doughty, proving again that you can be richer and thinner, was getting reacquainted with his usual line of work in El Segundo on Friday afternoon after signing an eight-year, $56-million contract with the organization. Before a quick session on the ice, Doughty met with a handful of reporters and disclosed that he is 203 pounds, about seven pounds under his usual playing weight. Now back to those other, well, important numbers, more meaningful than the Kings' 3-1 victory against the Ducks at Honda Center on Friday night. Though Doughty is the Kings' highest-paid player — by average annual value — teammate Anze Kopitar"
Kings sign Drew Doughty to eight-year, $56-million deal
September 30
Los Angeles Times
 
"The Kings gave in financially to gain a long-term commitment from defenseman Drew Doughty, reaching agreement Thursday on an eight-year, $56-million contract that will make him their highest-paid player by average annual value. Doughty, 21, is scheduled to undergo a physical at the team's El Segundo training facility Friday and sign the contract that will make him the NHL's third-highest-paid defenseman by average salary. "Let's go win some Cups," said Tim Leiweke, chief executive of AEG, the Kings' parent company. "We just spent more money this off-season than it cost to buy the team. We are committed.""
New acquisition Hunter faces long odds with Kings
September 22
L.A. Daily News
 
"The sight of Trent Hunter in a Kings uniform went from foreign concept to curious reality Wednesday, when the longtime New York Islanders forward made his preseason debut against the Phoenix Coyotes at Staples Center. The forward, wearing number 47 for the first time in his career - Rob Scuderi owns the number 7 jersey Hunter had worn since 2004 - debuted at right wing on a line with Jordan Nolan and Andrei Loktionov. When Long Beach native Ray Macias became one of the Kings' first 11 training camp cuts Wednesday, it left Hunter as the only tryout player in camp with NHL experience. After being limited to 17 games last season with the Islanders, Hunter said he had a few other camp invites."
Young defensemen making an impression for Kings
September 22
Los Angeles Times
 
"As long as Drew Doughty remains unsigned — and there's no telling when the restricted free-agent defenseman's dispute with the Kings will be resolved — Thomas Hickey and Viatcheslav Voynov will continue to dream their NHL dreams. Each made a solid impression in the Kings' first Staples Center exhibition Wednesday and stayed in firm contention for a roster spot. Voynov, who was given Doughty's locker at the Kings' practice rink Wednesday morning, came to the net to poke in a loose puck during a power play and Hickey had a goal disallowed on a dubious goaltender interference call on teammate Kyle Clifford. More important than the Kings' 2-1 shootout loss in a split-squad game against the"
Kings' Dean Lombardi says he won't trade rights to Drew Doughty
September 21
Los Angeles Times
 
"Kings General Manager Dean Lombardi said Tuesday he won't trade the rights to restricted free-agent defenseman Drew Doughty even though they've been unable to agree on a new contract. "There's no way," Lombardi said when asked about trading Doughty to break the stalemate. The Kings have offered Doughty up to nine years at an average annual value of $6.8 million but he indicated he doesn't want to sign for that long and give up several years of unrestricted free agency. Doughty also rejected offers of six to eight years. He remained home in London, Canada, while the Kings prepared to start exhibition play with a pair of split-squad games against the Phoenix Coyotes on Wednesday. Although a"
Kings, Doughty still at impasse
September 19
ESPN.com
 
"With physicals done and training camp underway, the focus everywhere this week turns to the ice with the NHL's exhibition season starting. Well, almost everywhere. Each day the Drew Doughty contract situation remains unresolved, it becomes a bigger problem for the Los Angeles Kings and overshadows the rebuilt roster headlined by the additions of Mike Richards and Simon Gagne. I checked in with Kings GM Dean Lombardi on Sunday to see if there was any possibility of a Doughty trade, and he completely shot down the notion. So the ball is in Doughty's court, where the talented defenseman is weighing a seven-year deal that would be worth $6.8 million per season, says Pierre LeBrun."
Kings camp nears, and still no Drew Doughty
September 12
Los Angeles Times
 
"AEG, the Kings' parent company, fast-tracked the construction of an NFL stadium in Los Angeles but so far has been unable to get restricted free agent Drew Doughty under contract. As expected, Doughty didn't attend the Kings' Hockey Fest on Sunday at Staples Center. General Manager Dean Lombardi said he would soon talk to his boss, Tim Leiweke, who will discuss with owner Philip Anschutz how far the Kings will go to secure the 21-year-old defenseman. Players are due in El Segundo on Friday for pre-training camp physicals and will take to the ice Saturday. "I still have hope he'll be here Friday. I don't know if I expect it but I have hope," Lombardi said after fielding questions from a"
NHL policy change on substance abuse?
August 18
Toronto Sun
 
"The recent off-ice deaths of two NHL players could spark a change in how the league conducts its substance abuse and behavioural program. Commenting on the passing of New York Ranger Derek Boogaard and Winnipeg Jet Rick Rypien at the league's research and developmnt camp in Toronto, commissioner Gary Bettman told a wire service that he will soon approach the Players Association to study the current policy. Boogaard passed away in May after a mishap with alcohol and a painkiller drug. Rypien, who reportedly suffered from depression, died Monday and police will only say the circumstances were not suspicious. Both men had been in the program, which has helped many players with varied"
Kings GM confident about Doughty deal
July 30
NHL.com
 
"If you're a Los Angeles Kings fan worried about the slow-moving contract negotiations between dynamic young defenseman Drew Doughty and the team, GM Dean Lombardi has a message for you. "This isn't a standoff like we've been seeing in Washington," Lombardi said, joking about the current federal government gridlock as a way to find perspective for his efforts to re-sign Doughty. "I'm fairly confident that we'll be able to get this done." The Kings boss and Doughty's representatives (Don Meehan and Mark Guy of Newport Sports Management) have been in communication during the past few days in an effort to move the conversation toward a resolution. "We've been talking," Lombardi said."
Drew Doughty, Shea Weber deals remain works in progress
July 21
SportingNews.com
 
"Drew Doughty will pay close attention to the Toronto Maple Leafs' negotiations with Luke Schenn. Doughty, of the Los Angeles Kings, and Schenn are both defenseman, restricted free agents and top-five picks from the 2008 NHL Draft. And both are connected to agent Don Meehan. So it's only natural that Doughty to watch Schenn's contract discussions, which reports from Toronto say should open this week. For now, they are the two most experienced young defensemen among an elite four in their draft class and could have big NHL futures. Doughty's entry-level deal is up, and his camp and the Kings are slowly working toward a long-term pact. Steven Stamkos, 2008's No. 1 overall pick, signed a five"
Why Karl Alzner's signing proves there won't be offer sheets for Drew Doughty or Steven Stamkos
July 17
Pro Hockey Talk
 
"When Washington re-signed Karl Alzner to a two-year, $2.57 million deal the most stunning part of the contract was how cheaply it was and with how few years it came attached with it. Capitals GM George McPhee chalked it up as another cap management victory this summer and those watching things around the league were left amazed for a couple of reasons. Not only was McPhee able to keep one of his young stud defensive stoppers, he was able to do it without outside interference in the form of an offer sheet. Last year we saw one restricted free agent signed to an offer sheet as Sharks GM Doug Wilson tried to take advantage of the Blackhawks poor salary cap situation by signing Niklas"
Kings, Oilers in mediation over Ryan Smyth trade
July 13
Los Angeles Times
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"NHL general counsel David Zimmerman is mediating the dispute between the Kings and Edmonton Oilers over Colin Fraser, who was traded to the Kings for Ryan Smyth. The Kings contend the Oilers misrepresented the extent and nature of Fraser's injuries. "At this point, we are only helping to see if a mutually satisfactory resolution can be agreed to as between the parties," NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly said via email."
Drew Doughty apparently waiting for Kings to make the next move
July 13
Los Angeles Times
 
"It's apparently up to the Kings to end the long lull in talks on a new contract for restricted free agent defenseman Drew Doughty. Don Meehan, who teams with Mark Guy in representing Doughty, said Tuesday he hadn't spoken to the Kings about Doughty since June 23. Meehan said he assumed the Kings were focusing on their trade for Mike Richards and (ultimately futile) pursuit of free agent Brad Richards, but those deals are long done. It's believed the Kings are offering up to nine years at more than $6.5 million per year. "I think he'd be happy to stay if we agree upon terms that are acceptable to him," Meehan said. "And those are our instructions, to negotiate with L.A. on that basis to"
Kings re-sign forward Brad Richardson
July 13
L.A. Daily News
 
"The Kings addressed one of their top off-season priorities Tuesday, announcing forward Brad Richardson has re-signed with a two-year contract. The restricted free agent elected salary arbitration last week. Richardson, 26, had seven goals, 19 points, 47penalty minutes and a minus-13 rating last season, his third with the Kings. Richardson thrived in the playoffs, centering a line with Kyle Clifford and Wayne Simmonds - who has since been traded to Philadelphia - and scoring two goals and five points in six games. On a new-look Kings squad with Anze Kopitar, Mike Richards and Jarret Stoll at center, Richardson figures to get more playing time on the wing positions. Entering his seventh pro"
Kings' Martinez and Richardson, Ducks' Sexton file for salary arbitration
July 6
Los Angeles Times
 
"Kings defenseman Alec Martinez and forward Brad Richardson and Ducks right wing Dan Sexton were among the 23 NHL players who have elected salary arbitration. The NHL Players' Assn. announced the list on Tuesday. Hearings will be held in Toronto from July 20 to Aug. 4, but players who have filed for arbitration can reach agreements with their respective clubs before their scheduled hearing."
Kings looking for a fair deal with Drew Doughty
July 6
Los Angeles Times
 
"Kings fans waiting for General Manager Dean Lombardi to quickly re-sign restricted free-agent defenseman Drew Doughty might need some patience. Asked Tuesday if there were anything new regarding his negotiations with Doughty, Lombardi said no, and added this via email: "I am getting the feeling on Drew that unfortunately this could take a while. As we just saw this past week free agency produces a frenzy for players at all levels. We must be judicious about not getting into this market for our own players. Therefore it is critical with Drew that the dollars reflect a fair rate of return regarding the term of the contract. We must be prepared to do what it takes to get it right." Lombardi"
Kings, Ducks look to cast bit parts
July 1
L.A. Daily News
 
"The NHL's free agency period begins at 9 a.m. today. For the Kings and Ducks, the top priorities reside in-house. Kings defenseman Drew Doughty becomes a restricted free agent, meaning he's subject to an offer sheet that could, at least temporarily, make him property of another team. While general manager Dean Lombardi plans to match any team's offer, re-signing Doughty gives the Kings a financial framework to guide the rest of their offseason spending. Future Hall of Fame right wing Teemu Selanne, meanwhile, becomes an unrestricted free agent and either will retire or re-sign in Anaheim. Beyond that, both teams have some smaller holes to fill. A look at who could be coming to Southern"
Kings, Ducks not expected to be major players in free agency
July 1
Los Angeles Times
 
"A few teams will throw millions of dollars at prized free agent Brad Richards when the NHL's free agency period begins Friday at 9 a.m., but the Kings said they plan to focus on "mid-range" wingers and the Ducks intend to look for third- and fourth-line help. Kings General Manager Dean Lombardi is well-positioned to delve into the free-agent market because he has more than $16 million in salary-cap space next season, though a large chunk of that will go toward re-signing restricted free-agent defenseman Drew Doughty. Other teams can sign Doughty to an offer sheet, but the Kings would have the right to match any offer and it's certain they would. Lombardi said that in acquiring center Mike"
Concerns about Fraser's health could void Smyth deal
June 30
TSN.ca
 
"There could be yet another twist in the trade that sent Ryan Smyth from the Los Angeles Kings back to the Edmonton Oilers. a The trade was initially held up because Gilbert Brule, who the Oilers were originally sending to the Kings in the deal, was injured and therefore unable to be bought out upon completion of the trade."
Oilers re-acquire Ryan Smyth from Kings
June 26
NHL.com
 
"When Ryan Smyth was traded from the Edmonton Oilers to the New York Islanders in 2007, he tearfully said that if he won the Stanley Cup with New York that spring he would bring it back to Edmonton. Smyth didn't win the Cup that spring, but now the Banff, Alberta native may get another chance. The Oilers announced Sunday that they had re-acquired Smyth from the Los Angeles Kings, to whom he had been traded in 2009. At the time Smyth was playing for Colorado, who had signed him to a five-year $31.2 million contract in the summer of 2007."
Kings' attempt to trade Ryan Smyth derailed by concerns about Gilbert Brule's physical status
June 26
Los Angeles Times
 
"The Kings hit a snag while trying to grant Ryan Smyth's wish to return home to Western Canada when a tentative trade with the Oilers was derailed by concerns related to the post-concussion status of Edmonton forward Gilbert Brule. The Kings, surprised when Smyth asked out for family reasons, agreed to take a late draft pick and Brule's $1.85-million salary-cap hit to offset the Oilers' accepting Smyth's $6.25-million cap hit. The Kings planned to quickly trade, waive or buy out Brule to regain cap space to acquire a replacement for Smyth, who scored 23 goals last season. However, the Kings contend the Oilers didn't file the paperwork required to certify Brule's ability to play. Without"
L.A. GM Lombardi says Kings will trade Ryan Smyth soon likely to an Alberta team
June 24
Edmonton Journal
 
"In the wake of dealing for Philadelphia Flyers captain Mike Richards, Los Angeles Kings general manager Dean Lombardi says he's trading Ryan Smyth in the next day or so. Smyth is likely to go to one of the two Alberta teams — his original club, the Edmonton Oilers, or the Calgary Flames, which would be close to where Smyth grew up in Banff. Lombardi told the Los Angeles Times he'd like to wrap it up in a day or two, that the Smyth asking for a trade situation has been going on for six weeks. He said there was a front-runner, with only two clubs in the hunt. He said he was close to a deal. The feeling is the Kings would take a draft pick for Smyth, who wants to get back to Alberta because"
Flames in hunt for Smyth?
June 24
Calgary Sun
 
"When Ryan Smyth was a free-agent and taking bids for his services in the summer of 2007, the Calgary Flames were an ardent pursuant. Flames captain Jarome Iginla even personally talked to Smyth to sell him on moving to Southern Alberta. Then-GM Darryl Sutter also called Smyth directly, on top of dealing with his agent, Don Meehan. But it was to no avail at the time. Smyth signed with the Colorado Avalanche, inking a five-year contract with a US$6.25-million cap hit. Could the long-time Edmonton Oilers forward be making his way to the Stampede City now? Smyth has reportedly asked to be traded from the Kings with one year remaining on his contract and wants to land back in Edmonton, but a"
Kings acquire Mike Richards from Philadelphia
June 23
Los Angeles Times
 
"The Kings were at the center of the pre-draft posturing on Thursday, acquiring center Mike Richards from the Philadelphia Flyers in exchange for forward Wayne Simmonds and prospect Brayden Schenn. Richards, who was the Flyers' team captain, finished with 23 goals and 43 assists last season. Simmonds, considered by many to be a fan favorite in Los Angeles, had 14 goals and 30 points last season. Schenn saw limited time with the Kings and spent most of last season with his junior team in the Western Hockey League."
Smyth not right fit for rebuilding club
June 23
Edmonton Journal
 
"The sports homecoming is an often irresistible manoeuvre, soaked in sentimentality, but short on logic, business sense and much else. Fans respond to the mere possibility of a return of their departed hero with unbridled passion, which is understandable. Pro sports operators sell their heroes very well. Even more powerfully, fans fall in love with players on their own and sometimes stay in love with them even when their favourite is traded away. In the case of Ryan Smyth, the Oilers marketing department didn't have to do much work, if any. As Joe Thornton once said of the man dubbed Captain Canada for his distinguished service with Team Canada at the world hockey championship, "He's what a"
Kings' Ryan Smyth wants to be traded back to Edmonton
June 21
Los Angeles Times
 
"Kings left wing Ryan Smyth, among the most productive players on a low-scoring team last season, wants to be traded back to the Edmonton Oilers and the Kings have tried to oblige him. A person with knowledge of the situation but not authorized to comment publicly confirmed that Smyth, citing his family's best interests and preference for the city where he began his career, had his agent talk to Kings General Manager Dean Lombardi about a trade. Lombardi discussed scenarios with the Oilers but talks have dragged. Lombardi confirmed he had spoken to Smyth. "But I would like to keep those discussions private," Lombardi said Monday. Smyth's agent, Don Meehan, did not respond to several emails."
Ryan Smyth denies he's asked to be traded back to Oilers
June 21
Edmonton Journal
 
"Ryan Smyth may well tug on an Edmonton Oilers' jersey when he's a free agent next summer because his heart has never left here, but he said, laughing, at the raging rumour that he wants out of Los Angeles now. "Holy Cow ... I have no idea where that's coming from. I have not asked for a trade," said the Kings left-winger, responding to a TSN story by Bob McKenzie citing sources that the 35-year-old Smyth had asked to see if something could be worked out so he could rejoin his old club for the upcoming season. The Los Angeles Times reported, however, that a person with knowledge of the situation said Smyth had his agent, Don Meehan, sound out the Kings about moving back to the Oilers,"
Kings make "major offer" to restricted free agent-to-be Drew Doughty
June 20
Pro Hockey Talk
 
"This summer of free agency could shape up to be another one fraught with high-level pursuit for the Los Angeles Kings. Last summer, they pursued and failed to attain Ilya Kovalchuk and this summer it's likely they'll be in the hunt for Brad Richards. They've got some other business to attend to first and getting soon-to-be restricted free agent defenseman Drew Doughty signed to a long-term deal is at the top of the list. Last season's Norris Trophy finalist is set to cash in in a major way and with a few teams set to have a lot of cash to spend and salary cap room to play with, taking a chance on having Doughty hit the restricted market isn't too appealing. While the Kings are set to have"
Kings won't bring up player to replace Anze Kopitar
March 28
Los Angeles Times
 
"On the first day of the rest of the Kings' season, club executives decided against summoning a replacement for center Anze Kopitar, who broke his right ankle Saturday and is expected to be out at least six weeks. Coach Terry Murray said Sunday he conferred with General Manager Dean Lombardi and assistant GM Ron Hextall and they resolved to "hold the course" and give expanded roles to players like fourth-line center Trevor Lewis. Kopitar was injured during the second period of the Kings' 4-1 victory over Colorado. Lewis played well between Ryan Smyth and Dustin Brown, setting up one goal and scoring another. "It's an opportunity especially for a player like Lewis who's going to have more"
King him: L.A. trades for Dustin Penner
March 1
L.A. Daily News
 
"The usual insanity that is the NHL trade deadline took a chill pill this year. At least, many of the league's general managers chose to spread out their acquisitions over the span of weeks, not just the hours leading up to noon Monday. Not Dean Lombardi. In what turned out to be a shallow pool of available talent, the Kings' general manager reeled in the biggest fish. Edmonton Oilers left wing Dustin Penner was brought back to Southern California for prospect Colten Teubert, a first-round 2011 draft pick, and a conditional third-round pick in 2012. That pick becomes a second-rounder if the Kings win the Stanley Cup this season. Penner, a member of the Ducks' 2007 championship team, is"
Oilers send Penner to L.A.
February 28
Edmonton Journal
 
"Dustin Penner is going back to the West Coast. The Edmonton Oilers moved the left-winger to the Los Angeles Kings Monday for defenceman Colten Teubert, who played junior in Regina with winger Jordan Eberle, a first-round pick in the June draft and a conditional draft pick later in 2012, based on how far the Kings go in the playoffs, should they make them. It’s a third-rounder for now, but it could become a second. Teubert, a rugged blueliner, has been playing in Manchester, the Kings’ AHL farm club. The first-round pick from the Kings would be about 20th right now, to go with a pick that could be No. 1 or No. 2 based on their standing right now (30th spot, in a race with Ottawa for league"
Kings sign Williams to 4-year extension
February 28
NHL.com
 
"According to TSN, the Los Angeles Kings have re-signed wing Justin Williams to a four-year, $14.6 million contract. Williams, who was scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent at the end of the season, has 20 goals, 49 points and a plus-14 rating in 62 games for the Kings this campaign."
AEG's Tim Leiweke says L.A. Kings are not up for sale
January 22
Los Angeles Times
 
"Responding to renewed rumors that the Kings are on the market, Tim Leiweke, chairman and chief executive of the club's parent company AEG, said the hockey team has not been put up for sale. "We get calls all the time. We are neither looking at [nor] in talks to sell," Leiweke said in an e-mail Friday. "Very focused on NFL." AEG, which used its purchase of the Kings in 1995 as a steppingstone to build a real estate and entertainment empire that includes Staples Center and a part interest in the Lakers, has proposed to build and finance a stadium in downtown Los Angeles that would house an NFL team. In a report about the Kings in early December, Forbes magazine, citing unidentified bankers,"
Kings GM Dean Lombardi fined $50,000 by NHL for comments about NHL exec
January 22
Los Angeles Times
 
"Kings General Manager Dean Lombardi was fined $50,000 by the NHL Friday for hinting that hockey operations executive Mike Murphy was motivated by an anti-Kings bias in validating a controversial goal scored against the team during its 2-0 loss to Phoenix on Thursday. The NHL doesn't disclose all the fines it levies but this is a hefty sum based on known sanctions. Vancouver forward Alex Burrows was fined $2,500 last season after claiming referee Stephane Auger made a vindictive call against him, and fines of $10,000 have been imposed against coaches for criticizing officials or clashing with fans. The call in question came when Coyotes forward Martin Hanzal appeared to have his stick above"
Jack Johnson signs 7-year extension
January 9
ESPN.com
 
"Los Angeles Kings defenseman Jack Johnson signed a seven-year, $30.5 million contract extension Saturday morning, then went out and matched his season high with three assists in a 6-4 victory against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Staples Center. Johnson's deal, which was announced shortly after the game, matches the second longest in franchise history. Anze Kopitar signed a seven-year extension prior to the 2008-09 season, 20 years after Wayne Gretzky signed an eight-year deal. Johnson said he has been working on an extension since October. Although he has gone through stretches of poor play this season, Johnson said the contract talks were never a factor."
Sturm deal complete
December 12
Boston Globe
 
"When the Bruins finally traded Marco Sturm to the Kings yesterday, nine days after the original deal fell through, the club earned the cap relief it was seeking. In return, the Bruins received future considerations, a polite euphemism for absolute zero. "As far as what we got in return, it's classified as 'future considerations,' '' said general manager Peter Chiarelli. "But really, it's nothing. Part of that speaks to trading him now vs. trading him later on in the year, which we could have done also. But in fairness to Marco, it allowed him to begin his journey, so to speak, in a place that's a good landing spot for him.'' And so a player once included in a trade for future league MVP"
Kings upend losing streak, say no deal in place for Boston's Sturm
December 3
L.A. Daily News
 
"Add Marco Sturm's knee to Scott Parse's hip, Alexei Ponikarovsky's finger and Willie Mitchell's wrist on the list of injuries that aren't helping the Kings break out of their offensive slump. The Kings helped themselves Thursday by beating the rebuilding Florida Panthers. The final result, a 3-2 win, ended the Kings' losing streak at four games and represented the most goals the Kings have scored in their last five games. Goals by Peter Harrold and Anze Kopitar in the third period, and a 24-save effort by Jonathan Quick, left the announced crowd of 17,720 at Staples Center happy after the Kings were booed off the ice with the Panthers leading 2-1 after two periods. "The best players came"
Trade sending Sturm to Kings off for now
December 3
Boston Globe
 
"For now, Marco Sturm remains a Bruin. Last night, following the 8-1 win over Tampa Bay, Sturm's gear hung in his stall. Like the rest of his teammates, Sturm is scheduled to report to Ristuccia Arena today at 11 a.m. to continue working his right knee back into game shape. Whether he remains a Black-and-Gold employee is in question. Yesterday, Canadian website TSN.ca first reported that Sturm had waived his no-trade clause and had been traded to Los Angeles for future considerations. However, both the Bruins and the Kings later said that no trade had been completed. "I can confirm that I spoke to Marco about waiving his no-trade clause and have had discussions regarding Marco with other"
Report: Sturm dealt to Kings
December 2
Boston Globe
 
"TSN.ca reports today that Bruins winger Marco Sturm, who was on the ice at the Garden for an informal practice this morning, has been traded to the LA Kings. If so, Sturm, who came to the Hub in the Joe Thornton deal with the Sharks, had to waive the ''no trade'' provision in his contract. The Bruins have not confirmed the report. No word yet on what, if anything, the Kings yieled in return. Sturm will become an unrestricted free agent on July 1. Sturm, who blew out his knee in the playoffs, has been nearing a return to the lineup, leading GM Peter Chiarelli to seek a number of alternatives to make room on the roster/salary cap for his Strum's $3.5 million cap hit. Sturm, who turned 32"
Sutter denies Iggy to L.A. trade
November 18
Calgary Sun
 
"The question surrounding Jarome Iginla has long been whether the Flames would ever trade him. Now the question is when. Darryl Sutter told the Sun Wednesday now is not that time, shooting down rumours his longtime captain is heading to Los Angeles anytime soon. "Never been brought up from either side," said the Flames GM, busy trading two others yesterday, including his son. "Not sure where this comes from, but sure not from Los Angeles or Calgary." Talk of an Iginla swap has been bandied about in Calgary for a few years now as nervous fans sense at some point soon the aging club will have to stage a large-scale overhaul. However, it became a more national discussion three weeks ago when"
Report: Kings' Ersberg clears waivers; could sign in KHL
October 24
TSN.ca
 
"Goaltender Erik Ersberg has played his last game with the Los Angeles Kings and possibly his last game in the NHL. The 28-year old Swedish netminder has cleared waivers and the Kings have terminated his contract. The Los Angeles Times reports that Ersberg will likely be heading to the KHL. It is unclear which team Ersberg might join."
Doughty out at least a week with upper-body injury
October 22
TSN.ca
 
"The Los Angeles Kings will be without star defenceman Drew Doughty for at least a week because of an upper-body injury. The Kings confirmed that the 20-year old would not be traveling with the team to Phoenix for Thursday night's encounter with the Coyotes, and general manager Dean Lombardi would not disclose what the injury was. Doughty suffered the injury late in the first period of Wednesday night's game against the Carolina Hurricanes when he was hit hard by 'Canes forward Erik Cole. Doughty was forced to leave the game and did not return. While there had been some speculation that Cole would face possible supplemental discipline for the hit, the NHL feels the collision was more"
Kings give Bernier two-year extension, waive goalie Ersberg
October 5
L.A. Daily News
 
"One day after deciding on Jonathan Bernier as their backup goalie, the Kings made it official Monday, signing the 23-year-old to a two-year contract extension through 2012-13 and placing Erik Ersberg on waivers. Bernier will earn $975,000 in 2011-12 (a raise of more than $200,000) and $1,525,000 the following season, for a salary-cap hit of $1.25 million. His entry-level contract was set to expire after this season. The competition between Bernier and Ersberg wasn't much of one. Erbserg, a King since 2007-08, sustained a hand injury in practice Sept. 19 and never appeared in a preseason game. Bernier, meanwhile, appeared in three games and posted a team-best 1.86 goals-against average and"
Kings sign Bernier to two-year, $2.5 million extension
October 5
TSN.ca
 
"Jonathan Bernier signed to a two-year, $2.5 million contract extension with the Los Angeles Kings. He will be paid $975,000 next season and $1.525 the following year. Last season, Bernier appeared in three games with the Kings, winning all three and posting a 1.30 GAA and a .957 save percentage."
Ex-Canuck Willie Mitchell joins L.A. Kings, to likely partner star Drew Doughty
August 26
Vancouver Sun
 
"Defenceman Willie Mitchell will be at the Vancouver Canucks' regular-season opener Oct. 9 at Rogers Arena. He just won't be wearing a Canucks' uniform and that will feel strange. "It's going to make it easy for my family and friends, that's for sure," Mitchell joked on a conference call Wednesday a few hours after he signed a two-year, $7-million deal with the Los Angeles Kings. "That should be interesting. My wife looked that up before I did. It will be fun, there will be a lot of energy, a lot of emotions … I hope I get the colours right on the first night." The Kings, Vancouver's first NHL opponent 40 years ago, visit the Canucks on Oct. 9 in the regular-season opener for both teams."