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By Helene Elliott
The Kings won't have the usual 'Stanley Cup hangover,' but it is uncertain which teams will cope best with the reduced schedule.
By Lisa Dillman
General Manager Dean Lombardi, who put together the Kings team that won the Stanley Cup last year, is rewarded with a new deal that runs through 2016-17 season.
Fan Fest starts at 9:30 a.m. at Staples Center. Fans should be in their seats by 11:30 for unveiling of the Stanley Cup banner.
By Lisa Dillman, Los Angeles Times
Although labor dispute did cause a shortened season, it gave the Kings a chance to recover from celebrating their first championship. It also gave Jonathan Quick more time to recover from back surgery.
By Helene Elliott
He takes contact Thursday but is unlikely to play against the Chicago Blackhawks in the opener Saturday at Staples Center.
By Lisa Dillman
Lombardi says he owes a lot to George Gund III, who put him in charge of the San Jose Sharks years ago. Gund died Tuesday at 75.
By Lance Pugmire
After finishing strongly but missing the playoffs last year, the Ducks are hoping that Ryan Getzlaf and Corey Perry rebound from subpar seasons and Teemu Selanne continues to defy age.
By Lisa Dillman, Los Angeles Times
The team's prices started at about $155, but the game is sold out. The secondary market is reflecting the popularity of the reigning champions, with a range of $199 to $1,500 per seat seen.
By Helene Elliott
Kings fans, no team has repeated since 1998. Red Wings have some big holes to fill.
By Helene Elliott
Helene Elliott predicts the Kings to finish in the third spot, with the Ducks out of the playoffs again, in 12th.
By Lance Pugmire
The Anaheim team heads into its first game of the season Saturday in Vancouver with the veteran players, who add experience, size and strength.
By Lisa Dillman, Los Angeles Times
Team says the defenseman had cartilage removed from the knee a couple of months ago and is trying to get up to speed. Anze Kopitar tests his injured knee after practice.
By Helene Elliott
The Rangers finished first in the conference last season despite struggling on offense. The addition of Rick Nash should help New York score more.
By Lance Pugmire, Los Angeles Times
Forward, 20, is doing everything in his control to earn a job with the team and is getting positive reviews. Says Coach Bruce Boudreau: 'He looks like a man out there. ... I'm quite impressed with him.'
Sidney Crosby's health and the New York Islanders' status as a lame-duck team in Long Island are among the bigger issues in the conference.
By Helene Elliott
The general manager and coach will have their deals finalized before the Kings raise their Stanley Cup championship banner on Saturday, says Kings governor Tim Leiweke.
By Lisa Dillman
After a seven-month hiatus, the defending Stanley Cup champions hold an opening session to prepare for the lockout-shortened NHL season. The Kings host Chicago on Saturday at Staples Center.
By Lance Pugmire, Los Angeles Times
The 27-year-olds, positioned together again on the first line at the team's practice Sunday, will become unrestricted free agents after this season if negotiations don't produce a deal.