...to the year, and King, who repeatedly provided scoring punch and physical play.When Sutter and general manager Dean Lombardi start looking toward next season, they'll know most of that roster is already signed. The few free agents probably...

...combined 49-24 margin.Game 4 is a chance to reward the fans who consistently sold out Staples Center even during the Kings' playoff absence from 2002-10 before general manager Dean Lombardi's rebuilding plan yielded fruit this spring.

...the first time.The stone-faced Sutter smiled broadly at his first chance to raise the Cup, and general manager Dean Lombardi even took a turn after declining it twice.After a dominant 12-2 tear to the Western Conference title, the Kings...

...Chicago's five-game winning streak. KINGS: Darryl Sutter will be the next head coach, Los Angeles general manager Dean Lombardi announced Tuesday. Sutter will assume his duties beginning with practice this morning.

...work ethic and the type of character we believe is necessary to help shape the core of our team," general manager Dean Lombardi said in a statement Saturday. "Along with some of our other young core players, the commitment Kopitar has shown...

...said. "I'm excited about my new team, but my life isn't going to change because of it." Kings general manager Dean Lombardi said he supported Johnson staying in school. "We were prepared to be patient when we made this deal," Lombardi...

...is a bold move for the Sharks, who slipped out of first place in the Pacific Division last week. General manager Dean Lombardi stayed within his division to acquire one of hockey's most dynamic scorers well in advance of next week's trade...

...the date for Game 7 is because of potential arena and television conflicts, Lacroix said. Sharks general manager Dean Lombardi agreed with the decision to reschedule. "I don't think there's any way we could have played (Wednesday night...

...I'm happy to be going to a team that is on the rise. "I'm happy they've made me part of their future." GM Dean Lombardi said the Sharks had targeted Suter. "We had highlighted an area that needed to be upgraded and this was a guy who...

...certain he will select forward Steven Stamkos with the No. 1 pick in the NHL Draft tonight. Los Angeles Kings GM Dean Lombardi, by comparison, has a much more difficult task deciding what he'll do with the No. 2 selection. With his staff...