It did not take long to replace Alexander Frolov in Los Angeles, as Alex Ponikarovsky has agreed to join the Kings. The deal has yet to be signed and terms have not been disclosed.
The 30-year old Ukraine native had 21 goals and 29 assists in 77 games last season, split between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Pittsburgh Penguins. He added a goal and four assists in the Pens' 11-game playoff run.
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Ponikarovsky Agrees To Join The Kings
Posted by IceColdNews 37 days ago (http://www.tsn.ca)Kings Deny Signing Kovalchuk
Posted by cegeland 52 days ago (http://www.tsn.ca)
The Los Angeles Kings are denying an online report that they will announce the signing of free agent Ilya Kovalchuk on Monday.
The two sides remain in conversation, but no deal is imminent.
"Ilya Kovalchuk is coming to Los Angeles for face to face discussions, just like any free agent would. We are a long way from agreeing on a contract," general manager Dean Lombardi told TSN. Read More »
The two sides remain in conversation, but no deal is imminent.
"Ilya Kovalchuk is coming to Los Angeles for face to face discussions, just like any free agent would. We are a long way from agreeing on a contract," general manager Dean Lombardi told TSN. Read More »
Kings Say No To Kovalchuk Again
Posted by cegeland 56 days ago (http://www.latimes.com)
General Manager Dean Lombardi ended his initial pursuit of the two-time 50-goal scorer Sunday but was "re-engaged" by Kovalchuk's agent, Jay Grossman. After crunching the numbers of a proposal sent Wednesday by Grossman, the Kings calculated they couldn't sign Kovalchuk and have salary cap space to retain the young players who are becoming the franchise's cornerstones.
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Kings Stop Pursuit Of Free Agent Kovalchuk
Posted by cegeland 59 days ago (http://www.latimes.com)
Kovalchuk, 27, risks pricing himself out of the market if he's inflexible on his price because few NHL teams can afford to commit $100 million — even to a two-time 50-goal scorer. But the New York Islanders, who are about $9 million below the NHL's salary floor, have acknowledged being interested in him and they've taken big gambles before: they signed goaltender Rick DiPietro to a 15-year, $67.5
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Kings Won't Jeopardize The Future To Sign Kovalchuk
Posted by cegeland 59 days ago (http://www.cbc.ca)
However, the two sides have reached a contract stalemate. LA GM Dean Lombardi, who emailed: "We took our best shot to meet his needs and the team's" to Elliott earlier in the day, apparently will not jeopardize upcoming contract extensions for Drew Doughty and Jack Johnson.
The source claims Kovalchuk will not budge below a $100 million US contract request.
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The source claims Kovalchuk will not budge below a $100 million US contract request.
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Kings Still The Front Runners In The Kovalchuk Sweepstakes
Posted by IceColdNews 64 days ago (http://latimesblogs.latimes.com)
The Kings continue to be the front-runners to land two-time 50-goal scorer Ilya Kovalchuk providing he doesn't try to break the bank when the NHL's free agency period opens Thursday at 9 a.m. Pacific time.
Yes, the Kings have talked before about landing impact players and have fallen short. Sometimes woefully short. Read More »
Yes, the Kings have talked before about landing impact players and have fallen short. Sometimes woefully short. Read More »
Kings Clinch A Playoff Berth But Know There Is Plenty Of Work Ahead
Posted by IceColdNews 150 days ago (http://www.latimes.com)
"We have to get ready and get the team ready to show some of the things we know we can do," Murray said of the Kings, who are seventh in the West and could finish as high as fourth — unlikely — or as low as eighth.
"It is a very hard thing to do, making the playoffs. Especially in the Western Conference, where there's so much parity. All the players need to be very proud of themselves."
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"It is a very hard thing to do, making the playoffs. Especially in the Western Conference, where there's so much parity. All the players need to be very proud of themselves."
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Kings Get Ready For First Playoff Appearance In Eight Years
Posted by cegeland 153 days ago (http://www.ocregister.com)
Only the cruelest collapse will deprive them of their first playoff run in eight years, and at the moment they would play these same Canucks. Chicago is a possibility, too. Maybe even San Jose.
The sweet thing about the first ride is that none of that matters. Accustomed to arriving at The Lake just ahead of all the other stragglers, the Kings are fueled by confidence and, mostly, curiosity. Read More »
The sweet thing about the first ride is that none of that matters. Accustomed to arriving at The Lake just ahead of all the other stragglers, the Kings are fueled by confidence and, mostly, curiosity. Read More »
