And so it begins...
The first day of training camp in El Segundo is just about to get going, and I'll be out there for a full report. I'll see about getting some audio and perhaps some video, although that might have to wait until the weekend. We'll see how some of the prospects fare now that the NHL players are on the ice as well...
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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. E-mail Rich at rich.hammond@dailynews.com.
Jill Painter joined the Daily News in 2000 and during the last eight years she's covered the Dodgers, Cal State Northridge, UCLA, Kings, golf and everything in between. Even though she's from Colorado, she still freezes in the Staples Center press box but always manages to thaw her fingers in time to make deadline. E-mail Jill at jill.painter@dailynews.com.
GAME ON!
Thank Rich!
Rich,
You truly are THE man! Don't know how I would have made it through the summer with out this blog. I'm sure I'm speaking for all that read this when I say, "THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!"
Go Kings!
Let us know the first guy Brownie takes out! :)
Someone please buy lunch for Rich!
The Kings have NHL players?!?!
Sorry, couldn't resist.
I'm sure they will be all jumbled up during the drills, but it will be interesting to see who is playing with Brown and Kopitar since O'Sullivan isn't there.
do the kings break 30 wins?
no live blogging?
Rich - you're getting too good so my expectations keep on rising! Thanks again for all your work. You continue to make the offseason tolerable. Go Kings!
Your a God sent! Thank`s again for all you do to support our L A KINGS! Can`t wait till Mon. See you there.Think positive fans, we`re going to have a wonderful season, with or without Sully.
You the man Rich!!
Since POS isn't here, I say put BOYLE on the 1st line with KOPI & Brown & see how they look together.
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--Sergei Prozacutov
W00t! Go Kings Go!
maybe we'll see
purcell-kopitar-brown
or
moller-kopitar-brown
As always, thank you.
I just want to take this time to thank you Rich. You seem to be the only true insider for the Kings organization, what with getting a late night call from DL. And kudos to DL for not being a snob and giving you the inside scoop.
I stopped by TSC for a few minutes this morning, as I'm lucky enough to work practically right next door.
The boys were focused and full of energy, but I can't for the life of me understand why they still put Army out there. He's a pitiful stick-handler, and has zero hockey sense. Trade or dump the guy.
Just my opinion.