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Lombardi Talks About Goaltending, Top Defenseman Prospects
After taking New Year’s Day off, Frozen Royalty is back with more from an exclusive interview with Los Angeles Kings President/General Manager Dean Lombardi. In this installment, Lombardi focuses on his team’s future in goal and two of his top defenseman prospects.
Jason LaBarbera Traded To Vancouver
Jason LaBarbera Traded To Vancouver
totalprosports.com — Total Pro Sports - The Vancouver Canucks have picked up Jason LaBarbera from the LA Kings as a second or third option to Roberto Luongo . We see know real reason for this acquisition by the Canucks because Curtis Sanford has played solid as a second option while Luongo was hurt. Jason ... (more) Jason LaBarbera Traded To Vancouver
Trading for a goalie is unlikely for Kings - Los Angeles Times
Trading for a goalie is unlikely for Kings - Los Angeles Times
latimes.com — There isn't much out there, anyway, Lombardi said. "You hear of any goalies available that I'm not hearing of?" he asked, joking. Goaltending remains a key issue for the Kings. They've generally been limiting opponents' shots, but their team save ... (more) Trading for a goalie is unlikely for Kings - Los Angeles ...
More on the trade
insidesocal.com — Here's the story I filed for the paper regarding the LaBarbera-to-Vancouver trade... By Rich Hammond Staff Writer The Kings' long quest to find stable goaltending took another twist Tuesday when they traded Jason LaBarbera to the Vancouver ... (more) More on the trade
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