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Kings, Voynov ink six-year deal
Slava Voynov can celebrate a new deal that makes him $25 million richer. Image Credit: Harry How, Getty Images
The Los Angeles Kings have signed defenseman Slava Voynov to a new six-year contract, according to NHL.com. Voynov’s entry-level contract was set to expire after this season. The new deal is worth a reported $25 million.
Voynov was Los Angeles’ second-round pick in the...
Los Angeles Kings Agree To Six-Year Deal For Slava Voynov
Today, Los Angeles Kings President/General Manager Dean Lombardi announced a new six-year, $25 million-dollar, contract with defenseman, Slava Voynov.
Voynov, 23, although a little small of stature for a defenseman (6-foot-0, 190 lbs), was a big impact on the Kings post-season run, scoring six goals (four game winning) and assisting seven. Also, he shared the Kings plus/minus statistic...
Report: LA Kings close to moving Jonathan Bernier
As a first round 11th overall draft pick from the 2006 NHL draft, the Los Angeles Kings had big expectations for goaltender Jonathan Bernier. As did the rest of the NHL. One of the most elite prospects in the NHL, Bernier never got his opportunity to reach expectations as Jonathan Quick stole the number one starting goaltender job in LA.Don't sleep on him though. There is a...
Kings reach new 6-year deal with Slava Voynov
The Los Angeles Kings have reached agreement on terms of a new six-year contract with defenseman Slava Voynov.
The 23-year-old Voynov contributed six goals and 13 points during the Kings' playoff run, which ended with a loss to Chicago in the Western Conference finals. He set a Kings single-season playoff record for most goals by a defenseman (6) and most game-winning goals...
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Eklund: Voynov Gets Six-Year Contract Extension.... What's Next?
The Los Angeles Kings took another step toward ensuring they stay in Stanley Cup contention for years to come. The club has signed rising star defenseman Slava Voynov to a six-year, $25 million contract ($4.16 million cap hit) extension. The move pre-empts Voynov's impending restricted free agent status. He can be an unrestricted free agent in 2019.
The signing is a tremendous...
Report: Kings close to moving Bernier
As a first round 11th overall draft pick from the 2006 NHL draft, the Los Angeles Kings had big expectations for goaltender Jonathan Bernier. As did the rest of the NHL. One of the most elite prospects in the NHL, Bernier never got his opportunity to reach expectations as Jonathan Quick stole the number one starting goaltender job in LA.Don't sleep on him though. There is a...
Jonathan Bernier's time with the LA Kings is coming to an end
Jonathan Bernier asked for a trade from the Los Angeles Kings back in the summer of 2012. You might recall a story we wrote on why Bernier deserves a new opportunity and a chance to prove himself in the NHL. Trapped behind Jonathan Quick, Bernier has never had more than a part-time role in the NHL.
Bernier may finally get his opportunity almost exactly one year later. It&...
Tweet of the Week: Los Angeles Kings To Pittsburgh Penguins
The defending Stanley Cup champions Los Angeles Kings lost a heartbreaking game five of the Western Conference Finals to the Chicago Blackhawks. The game went into double overtime and when both teams needed a hero, Patrick Kane rose to the occasion. Kane finished the game with a hat trick, including the game-winner on a one-timer in double overtime. While the teams shook hands, and...
Eklund: Kings Looking to Trade Bernier... BEFORE He Gets RFA Offer Sheet
A few months ago, the Los Angeles Kings were hopeful of being able to sign goaltender Jonathan Bernier to a contract extension ahead of the young goaltender reaching restricted free agent eligibility this summer. Now, it sounds more and more like Bernier will be wearing a different uniform next season.
There is motivation for the Kings to get a trade done before July 5. That...
Possible Candidates for Bryzgalov Replacement
Jonathan Bernier was drafted 11th overall in 2006 by Los Angeles (AP Photo/Mike Fuentes) 48 hours after the Stanley Cup Finals conclude, the National Hockey League’s buyout period will begin. After that point, teams will have the opportunity to buy out up to two players. By doing this, depending on the player’s age, the management [...]
Kings front office may have tough choices to make
With just under 12 million of salary cap space available, the Los Angeles Kings have a total of 11 players from this past season's roster who are free agents.
Eight of those players are restricted free agents and the Kings have the right to match any potential offer that another team would present. Other free agents like Rob Scuderi, Dustin Penner and Brad Richardson are unrestricted...
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Kings’ Dustin Penner Sums Up MLB Bench Clearing Brawls Perfectly In One Tweet
The guy has a point. The Kings’ Dustin Penner continued his well orchestrated use of social media on Wednesday when he perfectly described a MLB bench clearing brawl. Penner has the resume to be an expert on the subject which you can look at HERE.
Well played, Dustin.
Does anyone else laugh watchin bench clearing brawls in baseball?”that wasn’t very nice! I’m gonna pull...
Brown, Sutter want continuity for LA Kings
After two straight playoff runs extending well into June, Dustin Brown believes the Los Angeles Kings only get the full benefit of all that experience if they stay together.
Two days after the Kings' title defense ended in the Western Conference finals in Chicago, Brown echoed his teammates' desire Monday to keep the Kings' core largely intact this fall. The captain...
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Q&A with Kings general manager Dean Lombardi
The day after the Los Angeles Kings were eliminated from the Stanley Cup playoffs by the Chicago Blackhawks, Kings general manager Dean Lombardi shared his thoughts on a variety of topics.
A recap of the biggest talking points.
What the last 24 hours has been like:
I think the disappointment is obviously the losing but I think theres a bit of, this is something Ive always said...
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LA Kings look ahead after repeat dreams are dashed
After the Los Angeles Kings' Stanley Cup defense came to a crashing end in the Western Conference finals, general manager Dean Lombardi felt he couldn't fault his team for its effort or its tenacity.
Lombardi also believes the Kings can stay in annual Cup contention for quite a while.
The Kings spent Sunday decompressing from their elimination by the Chicago Blackhawks...
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