Clarification on Kopitar's father
Matjaz is going to coach the Slovenian national team in three tournaments. After joining Anze in Atlanta for the All-Star game, he is heading to Europe for one of the tournaments. He will rejoin Anze in Los Angeles Feb. 18. When the other tournaments arrive, he will again go to Europe for around two weeks each time. But he will continue living here.

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Thanks Matt.
The poor guy is going to have jet lag all summer just catching up to himself.
wasnt he coaching the junior kings?
Matt,
I gotta admit, you're a very thorough dude. Keep up the great work. I really appreciate it.
can the Kings sign Anze's brother yet, or do we have to wait for like 5 yrs...
If Matjaz turned Anze into such a great player....can we sign him and put him behind the bench?....say in place of Crow?
In response to Shakes, Anze's brother, Gasper, is too young. He is only 15.