First, Corey Perry’s sophomoric breakdown of the Cup Finals. Then, the only Anaheim Duck player I can tolerate, Bobby Ryan, does one…for the L.A. Times…as a “guest blogger”. First, let’s be clear on the word “guest”. A guest is invited…. Read More ›
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COYOTES COME TO DOWN TO FACE DUSTIN PENNER’S DEBUT WITH THE CROWN
Tonight’s the night boys and girls. Tonight we get to see the Kings’ final answer to the first line LW problem. Tonight we get to see what Kopitar can do with a real talent. Tonight we find out if all… Read More ›
LA KINGS HOCKEY THOUGHTS & TIDBITS
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… Read More ›
KINGS, DUCKS, SWANS & INSANITY – AN LA/ANA GAME PREVIEW… SORT OF
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. … Read More ›
THE KINGS STANDING STILL…
I have but a moment to come up for air from the absurdly busy past two weeks in my life…I miss writing about our beloved team and conversing with you. But, since I have a moment, let me say this…. Read More ›
THOSE ANTI-SEMITIC ANAHEIM DUCKS…OR MAYBE A FEW
From the Fourth Period: Former Anaheim Ducks prospect Jason Bailey alleges he was a victim of numerous anti-Semitic attacks by coaches of the team’s farm club, according to a lawsuit filed in California on Tuesday. Bailey, 23, claims that while he was… Read More ›
KINGS VS ANAHEIM DUCKS GAME PREVIEW: ‘TIS THE SEASON
If you haven’t read it, read it now. If you have read it, read it again. Corey Perry, Joffrey Lupul & Wayne Simmonds’ Revenge. Let us not forget that a mere 2 months ago, Corey Perry and Joffrey Lupul waltzed… Read More ›
REPORTS FROM THE OTHER SIDE: DUCKS REVEL IN RARE VICTORY
OC Register: If this wasn’t the best game of the season for the inconsistent Ducks (12-11-3) it certainly belongs on the short list. “That’s the type of game our hockey club has to play night in and night out,” Ducks… Read More ›
KINGS @ ANAHEIM DUCKS GAME PREVIEW
Something has been missing. Something that is not a left winger. Something that is not an offensively dynamic system. Something that does not use the longest hockey stick allowed. Something that is not Ukrainian. Is it John Zeiler, recently cleared… Read More ›
2010-2011 LOS ANGELES KINGS: TO WAR
The Los Angeles Kings 2010-2011 roster is set. Smyth-Kopitar-Brown Richardson-Stoll-Williams Ponikarovsky-Handzus-Simmonds Clifford-Schenn-Westgarth (Lewis, Loktionov) Doughty-Mitchell Johnson-Scuderi Drewiske-Muzzin (Harrold) Quick Bernier There you have it, your opening night Los Angeles Kings team, for now. We know this will change at some… Read More ›
KINGS v. DUCKS POST GAME: REPORT FROM THE DUMB SIDE
I read earlier today that our entire first line would be a healthy scratch tonight. My first thought – that’s interesting but why? My post game impression of the move? Smart. Stripping down the team to its naked core by… Read More ›
KINGS TAKE ON DUCKS IN FINAL PRESEASON GAME WITHOUT A FIRST LINE
Here is how the Kings will skate tonight in the final preseason game against the birds: Ponikarovsky-Handzus-Simmonds Richardson-Stoll-Williams Clifford-Schenn-Westgarth Clune-Loktionov-Lewis Muzzin-Doughty Scuderi-Johnson Drewiske-Harrold Jonathan Bernier will be in net and will play the entire game. Notice something missing? Kopitar, Smyth… Read More ›
KINGS DESTROY DUCKS
Terry Murray’s job got a little harder. Who to put where at the start of the season when tonight’s lines, from the first to the fourth, played a solid game? Don’t misunderstand. Murray mixed and matched the lines the Kings… Read More ›
LINE UP CARD FOR GAME AGAINST THE BIRDS
According to Rich, this is how the Kings are skating: Smyth-Kopitar-Brown Richardson-Schenn-Williams Ponikarovsky-Handzus-Simmonds Clifford-Loktionov-Westgarth Both Thomas Hickey and Jake Muzzin will be playing on defense presumptively along with Doughty, Mitchell, Johnson, and Scuderi. Quick will be in goal. No truth to… Read More ›
