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Getting to know … Garrett Stafford Take a glance at defenseman Garrett Stafford's bio, and you see he was born in Los Angeles.

Patrick O'Sullivan's locker in the Kings' El Segundo practice facility sat empty again Saturday, the second full day of camp the restricted free-agent forward missed while awaiting a new contract.

Nobody can say the Kings haven't had success with their first-round draft picks this decade.

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Tukonen was Los Angeles' first-round selection, No. 11 overall, in the 2004 draft.

Forward Joffrey Lupul and the Philadelphia Flyers agreed to a four-year extension on Monday, keeping him with the Eastern Conference finalists through the 2012-13 season.

The Dallas Stars acquired right wing Lauri Tukonen from the Los Angeles Kings for left wing Richard Clune on Monday.

“It wasn't a 4-1 game, I'll tell you that much”

By Jim Wilson TELEGRAM & GAZETTE STAFF jimwilson@telegram.com MANCHESTER, N.H.- Worcester essentially summed up its season in 60 minutes last night. via Worcester Telegram & Gazette

“We just have to focus on our game”

Teddy Purcell scored twice and LA Kings rookie goaltender Jonathan Bernier made an inspiring debut in the AHL as the Monarchs chewed up the Worcester Sharks, 4-1 in front of the first capacity crowd of the ... via UnionLeader.com

A dominant third period had the Manchester Monarchs swimming in a sea of chocolate as they sank the Hershey Bears, 5-2, in front of 8,373 fans at Giant Center last night. via UnionLeader.com

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It was the annual "At Your Service" $100-a-plate dinner with players serving as waiters and it raised $33,000 for the Monarchs Care Foundation and other local charities. via UnionLeader.com

Monarchs Media Release: Goaltender Jonathan Quick made 22 saves allowing only one goal as the Manchester Monarchs are 3-1 victors over the Springfield Falcons on Wednesday night at the Verizon Wireless Arena in ... via WMUR-TV Manchester

“I'm thinking about making a cardboard cutout of Dean Lombardi and putting right there in the bleachers.”

Tukonen, the Kings' 11th pick in 2004, and Boyle, the 26th choice in 2003, each scored in the second period as the Monarchs beat the Springfield Falcons, 3-1, last night before 5,260 in Verizon Wireless Arena. via UnionLeader.com

“I stopped the puck. A lot of the credit goes to our penalty killing unit. They played unbelievable. They did great at minimizing the chances (Springfield) did get.”

Gauthier's two goals and assist beat the Springfield Falcons, 5-2, last night before 7,225 in Verizon Wireless Arena. via UnionLeader.com

The Sports Xchange reports Kings RW Lauri Tukonen was recalled Monday from Manchester of the American Hockey League and played on the fourth line against the Coyotes. via CBS Sportsline.com

“I stressed that with them and talked about the plans of the Kings and the future and a lot of different things. That was it.”

Defenseman and captain Rob Blake said today that he has not been asked to waive his no-trade clause nor does he want to do so. via Los Angeles Times

“If I wasn't laughing I'd be crying.”

So far that "run" has been a wobbly stumble. The Monarchs have a pair of home games Friday and Saturday with the Norfolk Admirals . via UnionLeader.com

“There's moments that seem no different and moments where it's hard to believe I'm a dad.”

The Kings knew entering the season that navigating through the Pacific Division schedule was going to be tough for a rebuilding team. via LA Daily News

“It's a real credit to all the hard work he's done and credit his teammates being there for him too.”

Lowell's four-game win streak over the Monarchs came to a crashing halt with goaltender Dan Taylor backing his third straight shutout, this time a 4-0 victory in Verizon Wireless Arena last night. via UnionLeader.com