Media Bytes: Chasing the Storm, Knicks Pressure, Fox's Future, Gavrikov/Kings
A Cup-winning blueprint, a Drury-Leon Rose comparison, and rumblings that Vladislav Gavrikov wants out. This week’s Media Bytes has a little bit of everything.
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Latest news and updates about the Kings
Joe Pavelski reflects on Leafs hiring process after interviewing for head coach
This week, Jim Hiller was named the new head coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs. The former Los Angeles Kings bench boss was selected from a field of reported candidates after an exhaustive month-long search. One of those candidates was longtime NHLer and Olympic medalist Joe Pavelski, who was emerged as a surprise contender in…
Kings rumors: Former 40-goal scorer could be interested in signing with LA
The Los Angeles Kings are entering a new era. Longtime captain Anze Kopitar has retired from the NHL, meaning Los Angeles is without the greatest player in its history. It’s time for the franchise to move forward and find new talent. One potential name to keep an eye on in NHL Free Agency is veteran […] The post Kings rumors: Former 40-goal scorer could be interested in signing with LA appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Linda Cohn shares the ‘SportsCenter’ catchphrase that got her in trouble with ESPN
Boo-yah! En fuego. Master batter? Rich Eisen’s This was SportsCenter podcast series has been an incredible walk down memory lane with famed colleagues from the golden era of ESPN’s flagship show and the recent episode with Linda Cohn was no exception. Cohn is one of the most iconic SportsCenter anchors of all time as the record holder for most…
Joe Rogan touts bogus UFC White House viewership numbers
UPDATE: UFC Freedom 250 posted an impressive average viewership of 7 million in the U.S. on Paramount+. So it turns out that the game did garner an audience as big as a football bowl, just not the Super Bowl. UFC Freedom 250 came close to matching the 2025 Bad Boy Mowers Pinstripe Bowl between Penn State…
Maple Leafs’ Dakota Joshua excited to get started with new head coach Jim Hiller
The Toronto Maple Leafs shocked much of the hockey world on Wednesday when they announced that they were hiring Jim Hiller as head coach. Hiller returns to an organization where he spent four years as an assistant coach and is coming off a two-year stint as the head coach of the Los Angeles Kings, before being…
NHL rumors: Panthers could target Connor Hellebuyck if Sergei Bobrovsky doesn’t re-sign
Add Connor Hellebuyck to the list of Team USA gold medalists potentially looking for a trade. Quinn Hughes was moved before the Olympics, Dylan Larkin has requested a move from the Detroit Red Wings, and Brady Tkachuk could be out of Ottawa. Now, The Athletic’s Pierre LeBrun reports that Hellebuyck could be available in a […] The post NHL rumors: Panthers could target Connor Hellebuyck if Sergei Bobrovsky doesn’t re-sign appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Blueshirt Bandwidth #89: The Offseason, in the Knick of Time
The Knicks got a title, Carolina's got the Cup, Torts is out in Vegas, and the Rangers offseason is underway.
New Leafs coach Hiller says team style will be one ‘players are excited to play’
Hiller coached the Los Angeles Kings to above-average offensive results in 2024-25 with less high-end talent than he will have in Toronto.
3 takeaways from Leafs head coach Jim Hiller’s introductory media availability
Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Jim Hiller met with reporters over Zoom for the first time, after being appointed to the role on Wednesday. Hiller previously served as head coach of the Los Angeles Kings, before he was dismissed midway through the 2025-26 season. Toronto interviewed 55 people for the role, with five finalists for…
Was Jim Hiller the right hire for the Leafs?
Hiller was let go by the Kings after losing out in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs three years in a row.
Leafs name Jim Hiller 41st head coach in franchise history
Hiller served as head coach for the Kings between 2023-24 and 2025-26, leading the club to two playoff appearances.
NHL Rumors: Oilers & Senators Linked To Trade
The Ottawa Senators acquired Jordan Spence from the Los Angeles Kings for a third-round pick and a sixth-round pick at last year's draft. Now they are gauging what he might bring back in a trade. Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Citizen reported that three league executives told the Citizen in the past 72 hours that the Senators have been testing the market to see what they could command for the 25-year-old right-shot defenseman, who is a restricted free agent with the right to file for arbitr...
Kyle Calder Passes Away at 47
Former NHL player Kyle Calder, who played 10 years in the world’s top professional hockey league, has passed away. He was 47 years old.It was revealed on Tuesday morning that Calder had died at the age of 47. No official cause of death was given, though the Los Angeles Jr. Kings said he passed after […] The post Kyle Calder Passes Away at 47 appeared first on HEAVY .
Examining the possible ‘pathway’ with Darnell Nurse and the Penguins
Last week’s note about Darnell Nurse’s trade request got a little more interesting when David Pagnotta reported that Pittsburgh and Los Angeles were two teams that Nurse told Edmonton where he would accept a trade. Pagnotta talked a little more: Given how the Tristan Jarry trade worked out so wonderfully for Pittsburgh, it’s encouraging to […]
NHL rumors: Senators have intriguing defenseman on trade block ahead of NHL Draft
The 2026 NHL Draft is just 11 days away. As the draft approaches, teams are figuring out their strategy and also looking to set up potential trades. Last year, the Ottawa Senators made a trade during the draft. The Senators traded for Jordan Spence from the Los Angeles Kings. Now, the Sens could be making […] The post NHL rumors: Senators have intriguing defenseman on trade block ahead of NHL Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints .
What Can Kings Fans Expect From Peter Laviolette?
On June 9, the Los Angeles Kings made an interesting decision by hiring former New York Rangers head coach Peter Laviolette as their new head coach. With a reputation built…
Roman Reigns Reacts After UFC 250 Appearance At The White House
Roman Reigns was in attendance for the historic UFC 250 event at The White House. On social media, he reacted to the same after TKO Group posted a photo of The OTC from the event.
NHL's Blackhawks React to Jalen Brunson's 2015 Tweet About Wanting a Jersey
It took winning an NBA championship, but Jalen Brunson is finally going to get that Chicago Blackhawks jersey he wanted.
Can Peter Laviolette Mask The Holes The Kings Roster Has?
The Los Angeles Kings have been mired in mediocrity, but they have a chance to turn the page in the post-Anze Kopitar era. Should the Kings be more patient in building a new generation, or is it time for them to go all in with the veterans they do have?
NHL Trade Rumors: Kings & Rangers Linked to Blockbuster Deal
Keep an eye on the New York Rangers and Los Angeles Kings on the trade market. The two teams are going in opposite directions and are starting to align perfectly as offseason trade partners. Specifically, don't be surprised to see Vincent Trocheck heading west to the Kings, even though there's been reports he prefers to stay in the Eastern Conference. The Rangers have been shopping Trocheck all offseason, after they failed to facilitate a trade in season. He said that before Laviolette got the...
Mixing All The Eras
When the franchise was founded in Manchester, New Hampshire in 2001, the Manchester Monarchs had their own distinct look and colours. The franchise was actually awarded to Howard Baldwin in 1999, but the Los Angeles Kings bought the franchise from Baldwin's ownership group on June 14, 2000 to operate as their AHL club. When the AHL pushed for western expansion in order to bring the teams closer to their NHL west coast affiliates, the Manchester Monarchs and Ontario Reign swapped leagues as the...
WWE's Danhausen Reacts to Knicks' 2026 NBA Finals Win in Trending Video, 'FOREVER UNCURSED'
WWE star Danhausen reacted to the New York Knicks winning the NBA championship on Saturday evening after beating the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in Game 5 of the NBA Finals.
Oilers-Kings Trade Idea Might Actually Work for Both Sides
A trade idea between the Edmonton Oilers and the LA Kings involving Darnell Nurse could actually work for all sides. The post Oilers-Kings Trade Idea Might Actually Work for Both Sides appeared first on HEAVY .
Carter Hart under spotlight as Golden Knights face elimination in SCF Game 6
The Vegas Golden Knights are one loss away from watching the NHL Stanley Cup slip away, and much of the attention heading into Game 6 has shifted to goaltender Carter Hart. Vegas trails the Carolina Hurricanes 3-2 in the Stanley…
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