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Is Alexander Frolov Leaving the Los Angeles Kings? If So, Who's Headed West?

A former 35-goal scorer, Alexander Frolov was a healthy scratch for Monday night's game in Dallas. Kings Head Coach Terry Murray said he has been very unhappy with his play this season and has ...

Written by Reed Kaufman about about 1 month ago 674 reads 7 comments
A Plea to Versus & The NHL: Stop Insulting Hockey Fans & TV Viewers

I wrote part of this article exactly a year ago—after the initial NHL broadcasts on Versus made me angry enough to do so. I never published it, hence making it an exercise in "letting off steam...

Written by Reed Kaufman about 2 months ago 290 reads 10 comments
Five Burning Questions For The Los Angeles Kings: Version 2009

1) Are the Kings a legitimate playoff team in the West this year? Early indications sway toward optimism, as noted here...

Written by Reed Kaufman about 2 months ago 445 reads 2 comments
NHL Free Market: Evaluating Every Team Two Weeks Into Free Agency

Since July 1, every day for me has started out the same. I wake up, I log on to NHL.com. Then TSN.ca. Then Sportsnet.ca. Then Hockeybuzz.com. This continues throughout the day whenever I get the opportunity...

Written by Reed Kaufman about 4 months ago 1,118 reads 14 comments
Pittsburgh Penguins-Washington Capitals: My Thoughts on Game Seven

I know this is very belated, but I wrote it the night of the loss and thought I published it, but apparently I did not. The Capitals vs. Penguins series was a dream come true for the NHL, hockey fans, and the sports world alike...

Written by Reed Kaufman about 6 months ago 197 reads 6 comments
My Trip to Boston: Game One Vs Carolina—A Californian's Experience

Once again, the Los Angeles Kings were unable to make the playoffs. This was not entirely unexpected. Though I must admit, in February of this year, I thought they could do it. I was wrong. As the saying goes, there's always next year...

Written by Reed Kaufman about 7 months ago 77 reads 0 comments
NHL 2009 Stanley Cup Playoffs: First Round Preview

I was 12 years old. The date was some Friday in late June. I was staring at the clock inside a classroom, watching the seconds tick off. Finally- 3:00. I grabbed my backpack and ran outside to smell the sweet air of freedom...

Written by Reed Kaufman about 7 months ago 93 reads 0 comments
NHL Awards: Who Will Take Home the Hardware in 2009?

Unfortunately, it doesn't look like anyone I know will be going to the NHL Awards Show in Las Vegas now that news of the ticket prices have come out...

Written by Reed Kaufman about 8 months ago 272 reads 10 comments
Let's Speculate Again: Predictions For the 2010 USA Olympic Ice Hockey Team

This is a follow-up to my initial list predicting who will suit up for the U.S. in Vancouver next February. Brian Burke, Team U.S.A...

Written by Reed Kaufman about 9 months ago 383 reads 9 comments
They Botched the All-Star Starters, But the NHL Got the Reserves Right, Mostly

Since the commencement of fan voting for the 2009 NHL All-Star Game in Montreal, there has been non-stop debate about the system in place for fan voting to determine the starting six for each Conference...

Written by Reed Kaufman about 10 months ago 185 reads 4 comments
Five Predictions for the 2009 Portion of the 08-09 NHL Season

These are bold, but I will try to make arguments for all. Feel free to tell me I'm loony. 5) The Los Angeles Kings will make the playoffs. As I wrote before the start of this season, this statement sounds like pure lunacy...

Written by Reed Kaufman about 11 months ago 462 reads 11 comments
Potential 2010 Canadian Olympic Hockey Team: Let's Speculate

I just compiled a list of predictions for the U.S. team in 2010, which was a far easier task. The following list is going to be incorrect by a landslide, but it sure would be fun to see this ...

Written by Reed Kaufman about 11 months ago 2,506 reads 12 comments
Let's Speculate: Potential 2010 USA Olympic Hockey Team

Since we are at the forefront of international competition with the World Juniors, I've been inspired to look forward to Vancouver in 2010...

Written by Reed Kaufman about 11 months ago 3,531 reads 36 comments
San Diego Chargers: 13 Games Removed from the AFC Championship, a Dismal 4-8.

I just wrote an article expressing disbelief that the 2008-2009 NHL season is a quarter of the way through. What is even harder to stomach is that the 2008 NFL regular season is more than three quarters finished...

Written by Reed Kaufman about 12 months ago 621 reads 2 comments
At The Quarter Point In The NHL, What Teams Are For Real?

We are a quarter of the way through the 2008-2009 NHL season already. I can't believe it. Some Quick Notes Ryan Getzlaf was held to one point and a -5 in his first six games...

Written by Reed Kaufman about about 1 year ago 357 reads 3 comments
New Kings' Alternate Jerseys Unveiled, Cheered, Then Disgraced

The following is a plea to any visiting fans attending the Colorado Avalanche vs the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday, November 22nd at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. There are few things I love more than bringing hockey to Los Angeles...

Written by Reed Kaufman about about 1 year ago 956 reads 15 comments
Terry Murray Is a Perfect Fit for the Los Angeles Kings

In a break from Kings' tradition, every front-office decision made this year has been a good one. General Manager Dean Lombardi locked up two very important young stars in Anze Kopitar and Patrick O'Sullivan, for five and three years, respectively...

Written by Reed Kaufman about about 1 year ago 223 reads 7 comments
Five Burning Questions for the Los Angeles Kings

I'm an avid listener to XM 204, the NHL channel on XM Satellite Radio called "Home Ice," and probably one of a few dozen regular listeners in the Greater Los Angeles area...

Written by Reed Kaufman about about 1 year ago 457 reads 3 comments
Fantasy Hockey 08-09 Projections: Rankings at Each Position

It's about time I wrote my first fantasy article. I have 5 fantasy football teams, but my first fantasy love is hockey, and after 3 drafts and doing the research for them all, I am fed up with ...

Written by Reed Kaufman about about 1 year ago 1,507 reads 9 comments
Crown for the Taking: Who Will Wear the 'C' for the Los Angeles Kings?

The Los Angeles Kings, admittedly by design, are carrying a very young roster for the upcoming season. As it stands on July 29, there are currently three players over the age of 30—Derek Armstrong (35), Michal Handzus (31), and Denis Gauthier Jr...

Written by Reed Kaufman about about 1 year ago 561 reads 7 comments
Terry to Los Angeles: Kings Hire Another Murray as Head Coach

The Los Angeles Kings have hired yet another Murray to head up the bench in L.A. Though he is not related to former Kings coach Andy Murray, he is the brother of former Ducks coach and General Manager Bryan Murray...

Written by Reed Kaufman about about 1 year ago 274 reads 1 comments
The Los Angeles Kings: Past, Present and Future, With Emphasis On The Latter

Damn you Wayne Gretzky. Gretzky was traded to the Los Angeles Kings in 1988 in the most historic roster transaction in the NHL to date. It is no secret that Gretzky brought hockey to L.A. In fact, if ever there was an understatement, that is it...

Written by Reed Kaufman about about 1 year ago 884 reads 2 comments
The Top 10 Best Un-Heralded Performances Of The 2008 NHL Playoffs

And The Conn Smythe Trophy goes to... no I'm not going to attempt to insist that anyone but Henrik Zetterberg should have received the MVP of the Playoffs...

Written by Reed Kaufman about about 1 year ago 220 reads 2 comments
Try Playing Hockey, Then Argue With This Article

The fact is that most Americans will never attempt to play actual hockey. Some might take a date to a local ice skating rink, get a pair of rental figure skates, and spend an hour trying not to fall...

Written by Reed Kaufman about about 1 year ago 483 reads 9 comments
NHL 2008 Playoffs: Stand and Applaud

The 2008 NHL Playoffs started out just as anyone could have hoped; except for Carolina Hurricanes fans, that is. Though he's not the NHL's Golden Boy, Alexander Ovechkin is the league's most ...

Written by Reed Kaufman about about 1 year ago 663 reads 3 comments

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Reed Kaufman Article Archive

Is Alexander Frolov Leaving the Los Angeles Kings? If So, Who's Headed West?

A Plea to Versus & The NHL: Stop Insulting Hockey Fans & TV Viewers

Five Burning Questions For The Los Angeles Kings: Version 2009

NHL Free Market: Evaluating Every Team Two Weeks Into Free Agency

Pittsburgh Penguins-Washington Capitals: My Thoughts on Game Seven

My Trip to Boston: Game One Vs Carolina—A Californian's Experience

NHL 2009 Stanley Cup Playoffs: First Round Preview

NHL Awards: Who Will Take Home the Hardware in 2009?

Let's Speculate Again: Predictions For the 2010 USA Olympic Ice Hockey Team

They Botched the All-Star Starters, But the NHL Got the Reserves Right, Mostly

Five Predictions for the 2009 Portion of the 08-09 NHL Season

Potential 2010 Canadian Olympic Hockey Team: Let's Speculate

Let's Speculate: Potential 2010 USA Olympic Hockey Team

San Diego Chargers: 13 Games Removed from the AFC Championship, a Dismal 4-8.

At The Quarter Point In The NHL, What Teams Are For Real?

New Kings' Alternate Jerseys Unveiled, Cheered, Then Disgraced

Terry Murray Is a Perfect Fit for the Los Angeles Kings

Five Burning Questions for the Los Angeles Kings

Fantasy Hockey 08-09 Projections: Rankings at Each Position

Crown for the Taking: Who Will Wear the 'C' for the Los Angeles Kings?

Terry to Los Angeles: Kings Hire Another Murray as Head Coach

The Los Angeles Kings: Past, Present and Future, With Emphasis On The Latter

The Top 10 Best Un-Heralded Performances Of The 2008 NHL Playoffs

Try Playing Hockey, Then Argue With This Article

NHL 2008 Playoffs: Stand and Applaud

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