2nd round here we come! Podcast coming later tonight. Hahahahahahahahahahahaha!
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 [...]
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!!
The Dutch Perspective: The Kings’ Head Coaches
April 15, 2012 By
… In listening to S&S’s most recent podcast, there was a period of discussion involving the current Kings’ coach, Darryl Sutter, and the man he replaced, Terry Murray. The discussion, as I heard it, seemed to favor Sutter over Murray. I think it’s completely impossible at this stage to make a valid comparison between Murray [...]
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 [...]
LA Kings @ Vancouver Canucks Round 1 Game 2 Open Forum: Shame Imposition
April 13, 2012 By
It’s another day. A rainy, miserable day. But this thunder and lightning that beats at my door pales and trembles at the flash and the bang that crashes through my heart. Roars echo, cascading off living room walls and bar urinal stalls as the LA Kings take playoff ice once again in Vancouver. Tonight, the [...]
Please Sir, May I Have Some More?
April 13, 2012 By
More diving by gutless posers, and more Power Play goals-against as their reward for demeaning the game. More pressure from a thoroughly oppressive forecheck, forcing those non-Americans beyond their discipline’s breaking point into abandoning their own system. More masterful Penalty Kills, rendering bad officiating sterile, Vancower’s man-advantage emasculated, and any potential momentum eunuchised. More rushes led by Rob Scuderi. [...]
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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How To Beat The Canucks
April 10, 2012 By
With sticks, dummy. Big sticks. But, that would be too much like Ryane Clowe, so we’re gonna need strategy instead. Since the Sharks taught us that little things can be a turning point in a game, and since McSorely taught us that a little thing can be a turning point in an entire series, the Kings need [...]
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 [...]
L.A. Kings @ San Jose Sharks. The Last. The First.
April 7, 2012 By
The NHL regrets to inform you that there has been a scheduling error. The playoffs start tonight. It is of no consequence what the Phoenix Coyotes do. They play a too little, too late “hot” Minnesota Wild team that skates for pride. If the Coyotes win, big fucking deal. If the Coyotes lose, big fucking [...]
We Have Met The Enemy, And He Is Us.
April 7, 2012 By
I woke up at 4 a.m., and I am pissed. Game day. No work scheduled. Holiday weekend, free time only, and a rare chance to catch up on sleep, one of those “roll over and go back to sleep until lunch” opportunites. But nooooooo, I wake up thinking about the Kings. The toughest thing in [...]
Dear 18,118…
April 4, 2012 By
If every fan in attendance at a Kings game was as loud as Surly, the Los Angeles hockey fan base would be worshipped as the most insane in the NHL. I don’t expect that. That is a level I don’t even reach on an every game basis but it’s harder for me to turn my [...]
One Point I Want To Make
April 3, 2012 By
One point. One. With the Dallas loss, they have 2 games left and 89 points. Their max is 93, but they own the tiebreaker against the Kings. The Kings already have 93 points right goddamn now. One more point, and we clinch a playoff spot. One. Will you be satisfied with that? I will be happy. [...]
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