Camp seating update

By Rich Hammond on July 7, 2007 4:16 PM | Permalink | Comments (12) |

There had been some discussion about the seating at the development camp, and it seems as though there has been a change in policy. LAKings.com now has this paragraph posted above the schedule: ``The Rookie Camp will be free and open to the public. Wednesday's scrimmage game will be a ticketed event, however, coming on a first come, first served basis. Stay tuned to LAKings.com as more details on how to obtain the tickets will be released soon.''

That makes more sense to me. Restricting the lower seating makes sense if there's going to be a big crowd on hand, but not on a Tuesday morning. So it seems as though it will be back to the way it was last year.

The camp gets going tomorrow, with skill sessions from 8-11:30 a.m. and a practice from 4-5 p.m. I'll be out there throughout the week, trying to grab as many interviews as possible.

12 Comments

Kingbiscuit said:

Hi Rich,

Thanks for your outstanding coverage and priceless interviews with Lombardi.

I would appreciate it if could ask Dean sometime about some of our 'sleeper' prospects. Are there some possible gems among the non-obvious guys such as Bernier, Hickey, Lewis, etc?

What about a guy like (specifically)defenseman Josh Meyers at Minn-Duluth? He was top 5 in PP goals last year for a defenseman. Ask Dean who he thinks could be some real good gems.

Keep up the excellent work

July 7, 2007 4:48 PM

Puck U said:

Thanks for the Updates Rich.

July 7, 2007 5:36 PM

kngz4la said:

Rich, this is my first post and I just wanted to say Thank You! for your outstanding coverage. Your insights mean a great deal to me. As a Kings fan for over 26 years, I have never been as excited about the coverage of the Kings. Keep up the outstanding work!

July 7, 2007 5:40 PM

Steven said:

Rich, you're a Godsend for us Kings' fans. Thank you so much for this blog!!!

July 7, 2007 6:41 PM

Derek said:

Thanks Rich.

I don't think I'll be able to make it for any of the development camp this year, so I'm looking forward to your updates and interviews.

Derek

July 7, 2007 7:56 PM

Trevor Higgins said:

Hey Rich, thanks for the diligent work. For Kings fans not in the L.A. area you are a godsend. I recommend a Hammond line of shirts, you can start off with a Andre the giant "obey!"/ Anze style one, mark me down for one. You are becoming a Cammy-esque fan favorite amongst Kings loyalists.

July 7, 2007 8:59 PM

fuzzerson said:

Rich,

I dont know what we would do with out you. As always, a must read for any kings fan.

July 7, 2007 10:50 PM

fuzzerson said:

Rich,

Is it time for "WWRHD" or "RMFH" T-shirts?

July 7, 2007 10:53 PM

Moondoggie said:

Gotta admit Rich, all the above is true. I've been a Kings fan since the beginning. Your blog is excellent and has more insight than any of the other sources the organization provides. Thank you so very much! It helps to have an insider.

I, like so many Kings fans refreshed my browser throughout the day on 7/1, disappointed that DL hadn't signed a big name UFA. Gotta admit, come day 2 things looked a whole lot better. I honestly believe he knew what he was doing all along; the contract for Briere was ridiculous. We'll have a good team this year and be in position to do some serious damage next season. Looking good and looking forward to this season. Thanx for all you do!

July 8, 2007 12:13 AM

Brent said:

Thanks for the clarification, Rich. See you there in a couple of hours.

July 8, 2007 12:43 AM

Dude said:

Thank you once again Rich! I am extremely grateful for all that you do keeping us Kings fans connected to the team we love! THANK YOU!!!!

July 8, 2007 2:56 AM

Rich Hammond said:

I'll have to ask my agent about the t-shirts. Well, first I'll have to get an agent. Then I'll ask him about t-shirts...

July 8, 2007 2:02 PM

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Derek on Camp seating update: Thanks Rich. I don't think I'll be able to make it for any of the de ...

Steven on Camp seating update: Rich, you're a Godsend for us Kings' fans. Thank you so much for thi ...

kngz4la on Camp seating update: Rich, this is my first post and I just wanted to say Thank You! for yo ...