I’ve been in a funk all day after our boys were eliminated from the Western Conference Final. So I took some construction tools, wrecked and rebuilt the place. Voila. It’s similar to what you’ve seen but with some new features…. Read More ›
Non-L.A. Kings News Offerings 
The Disappointment Stupidity Brings
I spent the day idly going about my business at work. Wrote a quick article during a break. Got off at 6:30pm. Exercised. Came home, took a nice shower. Made a salad and some tea because I’m not quite ready… Read More ›
The L.A. Kings Have to Get in On the Scott Gomez Signing Negotiations
The San Jose Sharks are interested. Rumor has it even the Anaheim Ducks and Vancouver Canucks have put their slimy hands on the phone and made calls. The L.A. Kings have to get in on this. Scott Gomez is the… Read More ›
Brian Burke Speaks His Mind (Video Interview)
Enjoy. Brian Burke interview with James Duthie of TSN.
Saturday with Scribe: Let’s Talk Puck
1. Jonathan Bernier “just wants to play”. John Hoven (aka the “Mayor”…not the obtuse one from LA, the hockey one) first gave us the Bernier quote yesterday via his @MayorNHL Twitter about Bernier’s desire to play (which we all knew)… Read More ›
Ilya Kovalchuk Has Surly’s and My Full Support
Surly and I have been very supportive of Ilya Kovalchuk, even after he decided to stay in New Jersey. I have advocated for Kovalchuk to get the Captaincy. We came up with reasonable justifications why Ilya was a healthy scratch… Read More ›
CBA Negotiations Hit 15 Hour Consecutive Mark and Counting…
Rogers Waters asked, “is there anybody out there?” The answer is yes. NHL and NHLPA + certain ironman members of the media are all in New York, centered by mediator Scot L. Beckenbaugh. No truth to the rumors Mr. Beckenbaugh lost… Read More ›
The NHL and NHLPA Must be Close…I’m Getting a Hard-On.
Look at Donald Fehr in this CBC article. He understands the importance of well-educated enforcers. update – fuckers changed the picture There is Twitter talk from the pundits the two sides are closer than they have been and the NHLPA… Read More ›
Bettman and Fehr Meet Santa Claus
Donald Fehr and Gary Bettman, each having received a message from Santa Claus, arrive at the North Pole for Santa’s requested meeting. They sit in Santa’s office.
The Holiday Spirit – Hockey Style
Check out this article from the Toronto Sun: Mary Trent says she was shocked by the behaviour of the Lowe’s Toronto Christmas Market Santa Claus as her son approached him. After Santa arrived a half hour late for his appearance,… Read More ›
The Owners Are Upset Because They Can’t Eat the Players’ Cake and Fuck Them Too…
The most complicated contracts generally come down to simple and core principles. I was pleased to finally see some emotion in these negotiations. The fact Gary Bettman looked like he may cry tells me there is finally some traction. The… Read More ›
“Please Come Back, Oh Hockey, Please Come Back…” Country Song
“County music? Is the song about trucks?” “No, no, it’s about the dude’s dog.” “Idiot, it’s about how she broke his heart so he broke her jaw…” You don’t like country music? I grew up with it. I was a… Read More ›
Antitrust, Distrust, Decertification and Detox From Diatribe…What Else is New?
L.A. Kings fans are a lucky bunch. During the chill of the NHL lockout, we have a 16-4 playoff run and a Stanley Cup Championship to warm our cockles. With the talk now of decertification (the ultimate “oh yeah?!” to… Read More ›
What NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly Meant to Say Is…
Have you heard the news? The NHL news? The NHL, Bill Daly, cancellation of all the games through October 24 news? “We were extremely disappointed to have to make today’s announcement. The game deserves better, the fans deserve better and… Read More ›
The NHL Owners Must Be Left Spittin’ Blood…
In negotiations, I have been called a hard ass, asshole and, well, even worse. I negotiate big contracts. It’s part of my job. The CBA negotiations between the NHL players and the NHLPA more than peaks my interest – I… Read More ›
