RICH HAMMOND

Rich Hammond has covered the Kings, on a full-time or part-time basis, since the 2000-01 season. He was the beat writer for the entire John Torchetti era and has witnessed Bob Miller singing country music in a Nashville honky-tonk bar. A native of Los Angeles, Rich has worked at the Daily News since 1999 and also serves as the paper's deputy sports editor.
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This is something that works well on our other blogs, so it's definitely worth bringing over here. We'll make this a weekly feature, in which you can post questions and I'll answer, or try to find an answer for you if I don't have it at my fingertips. Obviously there are some questions I can't answer, like, ``Who will the Kings sign this summer?'' but to the best of my ability, I'll answer anything. Post away!

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Deelo said:

Who will the Kings sign this summer?

:)

I'd like to know at this point how management ranks the defenseman in the upcoming draft.

Schenn, Doughty, Pietrangelo, etc...

Buck said:

I think this is a great idea! Very interactive. Okay, I'll ask a simple, yet not very simple question. What in the world do you think DL may do with all those draft picks? If we finish last, do you think he'll pick twice in the first round or maybe wheel and deal some? Thoughts?

Rinkrat said:

Rich, How do you see the future of the newspaper industry? Do you think they will have move to 100% online content or maybe morph into something else, or do you think they can survive reporting on yesterday's news?

Where is this all headed?

Love USC Author Profile Page said:

Rich, your hard work and dedication are much appreciated. I would like to know, how realistic is it to expect Bernier to be the No. 1 goalie next season? Or is Ersberg the more immediate future? Or should the Kings go out and sign or trade for a No. 1 goaltender? In my estimation after watching 30+ years of Kings hockey, this seems to be the No. 1 problem that needs to be solved to turn around this team's fortunes. Your thoughts?

Anonymous said:

what is the kings plan for the rest of the season? since they sent all their young talent back to Manchester, I guess they believe they are better served down there than at the NHL level? can they not stay up here, then go beck to the AHL once the NHL season is over? What are they planning on doing with Cloutier? He obviously is not NHL material anymore and cant even play well in the minors, can they just cut him?

Gord said:

Do you think Cammalleri will be traded, either by Draft Day or by next the Trade Deadline?

Do the Kings feel Brian Boyle has solidified a roster spot for himself next fall?

I have been impressed with Matt Ellis thus far, not necessarily by his skill but by his work ethic. How does Lombardi feel about him? Is he an option next season?

Thamks

BobMillersHair said:

What are the plans for Brenier after QMJHL wraps up? Manchester?
Is there, was there, concern of Bernier's average numbers in the Q this year?

Who are the worthy UFA goaltenders expected to be available this year?

What are the plans for NCAA standout Goalie Jeff Zatkoff?
Let him finish out his senior year or sign him to play in Manchester next year?

ryan oliver said:

After watching alot of these games this year, what department is the most to blame for this abysmal season. Forwards, defense, goaltending, the defensive effort of the forwards perhaps? Thanks.

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