Forward TJ Tynan Remains in the Los Angeles Kings Organization

TJ Tynan, the MVP of the American Hockey League this season, has signed a two-year contract extension with the LA Kings, the team announced on Tuesday. Per http://www.capfriendly.com, the contract carries an annual cap hit of $787,500 if Tynan plays in the NHL.

Tynan was absolutely dominant for the Ontario Reign this season. In his first season with the team, he scored fourteen goals to go with 84 assists to earn the Les Cunningham Award, which is given to the player deemed to be the most valuable player in the American Hockey League. He also won the same award last season while playing for the Colorado Eagles, the AHL affiliate of the Colorado Avalanche. In that shortened season, he totaled thirty-five points in twenty-seven games played.

An Alex DeBrincat Trade From an LA Kings Standpoint

The Columbus Blue Jackets drafted the thirty-year-old Tynan in the third round of the 2011 NHL Entry Draft. He has since played most of his career for five American Hockey League teams, including the Reign, the Eagles, the Chicago Wolves, the Cleveland Monsters, and the Springfield Falcons. He has twenty-one games played in the National Hockey League for the Kings, Avalanche, and Blue Jackets. Before turning professional, TJ Tynan played four seasons for the University of Notre Dame in the NCAA.

Stanley Cup Aspirations – Cue’ the Duck Boats Pod

The boys are back after a long break but have plenty to talk about as the playoffs are in full swing. We go series by series, looking at how teams have fared so far and who will come out on top. Thanks for listening! Please rate and review our show on your favorite listening platform. Check out our partner's website at www.insidetherink.com for all your latest hockey news.

1. Stanley Cup Aspirations 44:49
2. The Final Countdown 36:54
3. Here Come the Playoffs 32:42
4. Home Stretch 38:16
5. Kevy Cooks 45:22