Brown’s #23 Raised to the Rafters

Brown’s #23 Raised to the Rafters

Los Angeles—For Dustin Brown’s first NHL game, he didn’t know that there was player parking under the arena. So he found a spot in a nearby lot, paid the $20, and walked over to (then) Staples Center. Nobody on the way over knew who he was. Eighteen seasons later, he...
Who’s Next in the LA Net?

Who’s Next in the LA Net?

Remember when Roman Cechmanek was the LA Kings’ goalie? Of course you don’t, because Jonathan Quick’s outstanding performance in net, which stretches to nearly 15 seasons now, has erased memories—mostly bad ones—of almost every goalie who has put on the crown since,...
What’s Best for You

What’s Best for You

“As I  mentioned, the hurt in the locker  room  was  deep team-wise, but it was very deep for Brownie. It’s  very rare in this  sporting  world—forget about hockey—sporting world that one individual spends that many years, wins championships, and finishes the night...