I promised I wouldn't do this anymore. I quit for an entire year. I resisted temptation though it was all around me. All my friends were doing it. Surly was doing it for a while...daily. This morning, I finally broke. I am off the wagon. Let's do some lines, LA style. The additions of Mike Richards and Simone Gagne, coupled with the subtraction of Michael Handzus, Alexei Ponikarovsky and Wayne … [Read more...]
TERRY MURRAY LIKES DARTS
April 23, 2011 By
That is about the only explanation I have for the fourth line tonight. Either that or one of the countless lightning in a bottle theories that he has tried and fizzled or failed for the past three seasons as head coach. Sometimes, a person will say something that is a short cut to thinking. What Terry Murray has done is a short cut to coaching. Think he would admit it? If so, I imagine... Q: … [Read more...]
LA KINGS POST GAME: ****!!
March 20, 2011 By
Sometimes, poetry yields to profanity. Profane was Jack Johnson's turnover. Profane was the mental and stature challenged midget in stripes waiving off Alexei Ponikarovsky's goal when Ponikarovsky was clear as crystal violently shoved into Ray Emery for everyone other than the white cane, no able fool to see. I enjoyed watching said fool one faceoff later view a couple of the six replays … [Read more...]
LA KINGS POST GAME: GIVE THEM NOTHING. TAKE FROM THEM EVERYTHING!
March 13, 2011 By
First, I was like this... Then, like this... And with 20.8 seconds left... The LA Kings beat the Dallas Stars 3-2, have 83 points, jump over Dallas and the Chicago Blackhawks and are in fourth place. Michal Handzus (Zeuuuus!) played hero with exceptional honorable mention to Alexei Ponikarovsky (who also played a role in the first goal) and Wayne Simmonds for that all balls, … [Read more...]
LA KINGS PLAYER PROFILE: DUSTIN PENNER AND EXPECTATIONS
March 1, 2011 By
Who is Dustin Penner? What does he bring? How will he help? Why does he fit? If you are as hockey obsessed as Surly & I, you may have read every article you could get your hands on from proclaimed (self and otherwise) experts, media, and bloggers about the Dustin Penner trade that sent Colten Popcorn Teubert, a 2011 1st round pick and a conditional 3rd to the Edmonton Oilers. But how … [Read more...]
LA KINGS HOCKEY THOUGHTS & TIDBITS
February 25, 2011 By
Call it an urge to chat with my favorite Kings' fans...since I can't at the last-minute have you over to the house for a beer or four and talk puck, this will have to do. The LA Kings waived Marco Sturm. Color me apathetic. I don't get frustrated with Sturm's play or lack thereof anymore. Remember that we gave up little to get little and this move is a bit like running out of room in your … [Read more...]
KINGS, DUCKS, SWANS & INSANITY – AN LA/ANA GAME PREVIEW… SORT OF
February 23, 2011 By
So I just saw Darren Aronofsky's Black Swan. Liked it. Been around the ballet for a while (blame my female), so the insane psychosis is not too shocking for me. Got me thinking. A duck is just a retarded swan. Malformed. Malnourished. Something went awry in the genetic line. It would be like an entire race of little people with half-brains evolving from humans. If such a thing … [Read more...]
KINGS WIN THREE IN A ROW – BEAT SHARKS 3-2 IN SHOOTOUT
January 27, 2011 By
As I walked into the arena and to my seats in section 119, I saw a Sharks' fan with a shirt that read, "2006. One Goal" with a picture of the Stanley Cup. I smiled. It reminded me of this... San Jose Sharks' fans are amusing. Some carry themselves like they have won the Cup for three consecutive seasons. Their fans of a masculine gender vacillate between a Prozac overdose and a case of the … [Read more...]
HOPE, SHUFFLE & CLICK: THE MYSTICAL MURRAY
January 19, 2011 By
All of the following quotes are from Rich Hammond. Terry Murray on the buzz words “shooting mentality”: MURRAY: Especially at an important time in the game, in that second half. There were not enough pucks going to the net, not enough offensive-zone time in order to get wins on the road. We’re putting a number up there, every game, as a goal that we’ve agreed upon. That’s shots at … [Read more...]
LET’S PLAY “TERRY MURRAY’S ADJUSTMENTS TO THIS LOSS WILL BE…”
January 17, 2011 By
Let's try and predict the very predictable Terry Murray. Since there will be no adjustments made to the actual offensive scheme, we can expect: 1. Quick to start; 2. Westgarth will likely be out with Harrold in; 3. Potential line shuffling, possibly with Handzus and Ponikarovsky moving up to play with Clifford while Lewis, Harrold and Richardson take the fourth line role...or something … [Read more...]
MITCHELL AND PONIKAROVSKY…ARE BACK?
January 7, 2011 By
I was down right shocked when I read that Willie Mitchell and Alexei Ponikarovsky will play in the game against the Blue Jackets Saturday night. Did we not learn that Ponikarovsky just started practicing in non contact drills with the team, that Willie Mitchell wasn't even there yet and the latter wasn't close? That was a rhetorical question. At first, I was concerned. Very concerned that … [Read more...]
THE CLOAK AND DAGGER INJURY DESIGNATIONS NEED TO STOP
January 6, 2011 By
Upper body injury. Lower body injury. Enough. It used to be that such nonsense was limited to playoff games. Made sense then. You are in a series of games against the same team, the stakes are very high and most of the players are playing banged up or hurt so you don't want the other team taking advantage of it. But why do it during the regular season? Same reason? Let's follow this … [Read more...]
I KNOW WHAT YOU’RE THINKING…
January 3, 2011 By
...and I feel your pain. But take a moment and reflect. The team before you is the same core as last season. It still lacks a sniper. Sturm? Come on. How many shots sailed high and over the net? How many went wide? It still misses a top four defenseman. It continues to struggle with inconsistent top two lines. It still misses the consistent necessary component on the left wing of the third. … [Read more...]
KINGS VS CALGARY FLAMES GAME PREVIEW
December 9, 2010 By
Time to get this winning streak rolling. Tonight the Los Angeles Kings look to extinguish the Calgary Flames on home ice for their 3rd consecutive win. Having already knocked off the Florida Panthers and Detroit Red Wings, in a thrilling overtime game last Saturday, the name of this game will be energy. After yet another 5 day lay-off, the Kings main goal is to grasp tightly to the momentum … [Read more...]
I WANT A PONI
December 6, 2010 By
For a month, we have been asking for our Poni back. Well, we got him. Ponikarovsky is expected back this Thursday. Let's all collectively give him a break and not expect him to play like he hasn't missed a game. It may take a couple or more. While Clifford has filled that role admirably, that beautiful shut down chemistry between he, Handzus and Simmonds was sorely missed. Willie Mitchell is still … [Read more...]
WHEN EXPECTATIONS MEET RESULTS – A WIN BEYOND THE W
November 14, 2010 By
Writing a post game about the Kings' total destruction of the New York on Saturday night 5-1 is unnecessary. There isn't much to break down. Staples Center ice resembled a slaughter-house and the beef was a tender New York cut with a special Islanders' marinade. What's necessary is reflection on what the victory evidences about the Kings' season. We speak of games we should win. "Should" … [Read more...]
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