My body and brain are about to crash. We are 12 victories away from the Stanley Cup. Enjoy the show. Surly & Scribe L.A. Kings Post Victory Podcast 4-22-12
That Bastard Bieksa Is One Funny Fucker
April 21, 2012 By 7 Comments
Mike Dunsmore of Fox Sports Radio interviewed Vancouver Canucks center and dapper diver, Ryan Kesler. Kesler told Dunsmore that he much prefers American hockey fans to their Canadian counterparts. Kesler was quoted as saying: I’m an American and I like playing in the States. The fans in Canada are great but this is where the [...]
Is This Intended As Humor? Or Is This What They Call Humor In Vancouver?
April 21, 2012 By 19 Comments
From The Province. “Kings Worried About Resurgence of Canucks. Hire Big Shot Hollywood Consultant for Help” It’s true, the Kings have hired on one of the entertainment industry’s heavyweights to help “bolster” their chances for ending the series when it recommences on Sunday. Hal Epstein of Hal Epstein Inc. is responsible for such entertainment innovations [...]
History’s Lessons. May 2012 Finish What 2001 and 1993 Could Not.
April 20, 2012 By 21 Comments
I love history. As an American History geek, I could talk to you about the 100 year period of 1770 to 1870 for hours. I am amazed how little Americans have learned from our own history and how often we repeat the mistakes of our past. When it comes to Kings history, there isn’t much [...]
Aggressive. Easier Said Than Done For Young L.A. Kings Players Like Dwight King
April 19, 2012 By
Hockey is a fast sport. You have heard this, right? You believe it? It’s an incomplete statement. Hockey is a fast transitional sport. The game transitions quickly from offense to defense and back, from pass to shot, from shot to save and from save to breakout. Hockey doesn’t have a pause or reset button while [...]
Video: Raffi Torres’ Hit On Marian Hossa
April 17, 2012 By
First, watch the video of the Torres hit on Hossa. Then, tell me. Was it late (yes), charging (close) and targeting the head (yes)? Are you shocked 4 officials on the ice missed it? Are you shocked the linesman stood 3 feet away at the time of the hit and didn’t confer with the referee? [...]
For The First Time These Playoffs, Is It The L.A. Kings’ Series To Lose?
April 17, 2012 By
In 31 32 years of being a Kings fan, Surly is the only person I have met or known who is more intense than me while viewing a game. It’s fun to watch. He’s out of his mind. That may be why he was surprised when I told him before game 1 and confirmed it [...]
Why Darryl Sutter Is Putting His Money Where His Mouth Is. Literally.
April 16, 2012 By
That’s cash, right? Money folded in his lineup card? My first reaction was “what the hell?” My second was it makes total sense. My guesses. Withholding Jamie Kompon’s last payday until he does something to earn it. Spearmint Rhino, minutes from Staples Center…so I’ve been told. A more direct approach with the refs. Bitter beer [...]
Kings vs. Canucks Playoff Thoughts, Tidbits & Musings
April 16, 2012 By
When you think about how significant Anze Kopitar, Dustin Brown and Jonathan Quick have been to the L.A. Kings’ success, remember that they were drafted by the man whose name and number hangs at Staples Center – Dave Taylor. Quick was drafted in 2005, 3rd round, 72nd overall. What a steal. That is the same [...]
Holy Shit! L.A. Kings Are Up 3-0 Over Canucks
April 15, 2012 By
Number 3 Star: Jonathan Quick Number 2 Star: Jonathan Quick Number 1 Fucking Star! JONATHAN QUICK!!
Surly & Scribe L.A. Kings Podcast For April 14, 2012: The Sounds of Surly
April 15, 2012 By
Timmy Love and I would like to apologize to all of the readers and listeners for this podcast. The only reason Surly won’t apologize is because everything you hear therein is completely his fault…but, akin to everything Surly does, he meant it and it was from the heart. The boy does not have the ability [...]
That’s Exactly Right Drew…And For The Fans Too
April 14, 2012 By
Hammond gave us this from Drew Doughty: DOUGHTY: “We’ve just got to play as if the series if just starting and we’ve got home-ice advantage. It’s Game 1. We’re not up two-nothing. If anything, we’ve got to act like we’re down a couple (games). We can’t go in there relaxing, or taking them too easy, [...]
A Lesson I Hope The Canucks Never Learn: Self-Important Arrogance Doesn’t Score Goals Or Stop Them
April 14, 2012 By
The Vancouver Canucks players can’t help it. It’s who they are. They, like the L.A. Kings, have never lifted the Cup but they carry themselves with an arrogance typically reserved for indignant pricks who have been handed undeserved success. It doesn’t matter. On a macro or micro level, nothing that Canucks’ players, including the cretin [...]
L.A. Kings Take 2-0 Series Lead Over Canucks. Love It Tonight. Reset Tomorrow.
April 13, 2012 By
It wasn’t a perfect game. We were outplayed for parts of it. We didn’t dominate. What we did was never pause, never invite them back in and, just as important, never play like a team scared to win. Compare the L.A. Kings team in these playoffs to the last two and what I see is [...]
Kings vs. Canucks Game 1 Hangover Musings
April 12, 2012 By
Johnny: “What did you have to drink?” Bobby: “A lot.” Johnny: “No, what, not how much.” Bobby: “To drink?” Johnny: “Yes.” Bobby: “A lot.” Johnny: “Fucker!” Byron Bitz got suspended for two games. This would have a greater impact on game two if his name was Kesler. I don’t like this trade-off. They lose a [...]
Kings Beat Canucks In Game One 4-2. Enjoy It & Get Back To Business On Friday
April 11, 2012 By
I tweeted before puck drop: I am so relaxed before the Kings game. Why am I so relaxed? No nerves. No nervous energy. No, I am not medicated. Crazy? Not really. By the end of the second, even after the Vancouver Canucks scored the late goal, I was not shaken. You know what? Neither were [...]
Video: Time To Make History
April 11, 2012 By
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Be True To Your Title During These Playoffs – Fanatic
April 9, 2012 By
Why do your emotions rise and fall with each win and loss? Why do you feel a personal connection with the L.A. Kings and its players? Why do you think about the team during your days and evenings? Why do you attend games? Why are you a season ticket holder? For those who live in [...]
NHL Network Playoff Preview: L.A. Kings vs. Vancouver Canucks
April 8, 2012 By
They all picked the Canucks to win. I will let the anger fester.
The Third Surly & Scribe Show For 04/07/12 – Post Game, Playoffs, Chaos
April 8, 2012 By
Here is the 3rd Surly & Scribe Show podcast we recorded immediately after the L.A. Kings vs. San Jose Sharks loss, the final game of the regular season. A few notes: 1. Surly’s mood changes will amuse. The fucker…you know what, I won’t tell you what he did. You’ll just have to listen. 2. The [...]
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