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Simon Gagne 'really, really excited' about what he sees in Kings

Simon Gagne 'really, really excited' about what he sees in Kings

By Helene Elliott

The forward says he is looking forward to reuniting with Mike Richards, another recent Kings acquisition.

 

Drew Doughty apparently waiting for Kings to make the next move

By Helene Elliott

Don Meehan, one of the free-agent defenseman's representatives, says he hasn't spoken to the Kings about Doughty since June 23.

Simon Gagne is the consolation prize after Kings miss out on Brad Richards

Simon Gagne is the consolation prize after Kings miss out on Brad Richards
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Jaromir Jagr returns to NHL, signs with Flyers
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Kings, winger Simon Gagne agree to two-year, $7-million deal

Simon Gagne agrees to two-year deal with Kings

By Helene Elliott
Brad Richards turns down Kings, signs with Rangers

Brad Richards turns down Kings, signs with Rangers

By Helene Elliott

The free-agent forward reportedly agrees to a contract similar to the one the Kings offered to him during a presentation in Toronto.

Brad Richards makes Kings wait

Brad Richards makes Kings wait

By Helene Elliott

The free-agent forward plans to announce his decision Saturday, despite appeals from Wayne Gretzky and Kobe Bryant and a Kings offer worth nearly $60 million over nine years.

Paul Kariya and Todd Marchant announce retirements

Paul Kariya and Todd Marchant announce retirements

By Helene Elliott

Players retire for different reasons — former Ducks star Kariya over concerns about suffering another head injury and Marchant because 'it was time.'

Top 10 unrestricted NHL free agents

Top 10 unrestricted NHL free agents

By Helene Elliott

Playmaking center Brad Richards heads a shallow list.

Kings, Ducks not expected to be major players in free agency

Kings, Ducks not expected to be major players in free agency

By Helene Elliott

After acquiring Mike Richards, Kings will use some of their money to re-sign Drew Doughty. Ducks are looking for third- or fourth-line help.

Ed Belfour and three others are elected to Hockey Hall of Fame

Ed Belfour and three others are elected to Hockey Hall of Fame

By Helene Elliott

Goaltender gets in on first year of eligibility, and is joined by Joe Nieuwendyk, Doug Gilmour and Mark Howe. The late Pat Burns is snubbed.

Kings trade Ryan Smyth to Edmonton for Colin Fraser, seventh-round draft pick

Kings trade Ryan Smyth to Edmonton for Colin Fraser, seventh-round draft pick

By Helene Elliott

The Kings make the deal after the Oilers remove oft-injured Gilbert Brule from consideration. Fraser, a center, was a member of the Chicago Blackhawks' 2010 Stanley Cup team and has an $825,000 cap hit.

Kings, Ducks choose goaltenders in second round of NHL draft

Kings, Ducks choose goaltenders in second round of NHL draft

By Helene Elliott

By coincidence, both players are named Gibson — Christopher Gibson of Finland goes to Kings with the 49th overall pick, after John Gibson of the U.S. under-18 team is taken 39th by Ducks.

Oilers choose Ryan Nugent-Hopkins with first pick of 2011 NHL draft

Oilers choose Ryan Nugent-Hopkins with first pick of 2011 NHL draft

By Helene Elliott

Nugent-Hopkins, the top-ranked center in the draft, scored 31 goals and 106 points in 69 games with Red Deer of the Western Hockey League last season. Ducks select right wing Rickard Rakell.