One may look at this game and think, 'Oh hey, the defending Cup Champs have lost their last two games, slump slump slump!' I don't like that the Chicago Blackhawks have lost their last two games. This makes me nervous. However, this, like the last game, is one I can't watch until long after its over on my DVR, which typically means it will be an exciting Kings' win. If you were … [Read more...]
KINGS @ MINNESOTA GAME PREVIEW
October 25, 2010 By
Tonight is the Kings' first game of the season on the national stage. Be sure to tune in to the Versus network at 5pm for the game as it will not be on FSN. Time to show North America what hockey in Los Angeles is all about. So what's so Wild about Minnesota? Well, we all know their fans have a proclivity to pissing off the opponent. That's not fair. Its just because Rypien is a … [Read more...]
THREE FIRSTS NET FOUR AS KINGS TAKE DOWN HURRICANES
October 20, 2010 By
Kopitar with his first of the season. Loktionov with his first NHL goal. Bernier with his first win of 2010. Kings win 4-3 but lose Doughty to the dreaded upper body injury. He will steal your girlfriend in the middle of the night and bring her back early morning before you wake. He will pick your pocket, spend your money, and return it before you notice. He will score a goal from behind … [Read more...]
KINGS VS. ATLANTA – HOME OPENER PREVIEW
October 12, 2010 By
Put on your shorts and sandals, its hockey season. The Blackhawks... erm... Thrashers, skate into town tonight with the audacious goal of stealing the Los Angeles Kings' thunder in their home opener at Staples Center. The Kings will face off will new lines, featuring rookie Andrei Loktionov playing LW for Anze Kopitar on the top unit. In an effort to boost the Kings goals-for-per-game … [Read more...]
NEW LINES AT PRACTICE
October 11, 2010 By
Sure enough, Coach Murray is going to give me a workout this year on that lineup card page. Rich Hammond posted new lines from practice today: Loktionov-Kopitar-Brown Smyth-Stoll-Williams Ponikarovsky-Handzus-Stoll No definable 4th line. We'll go ahead and assume the 2nd Stoll on the 3rd line is a misprint and should read Simmonds. The big change is in the top 6. Clearly, … [Read more...]
NEW KINGS POLL: ROOKIE FEVER
October 11, 2010 By
We've had two games to watch some of our new rookies in action. How do you feel about their effectiveness thus far? Who do you think will stick it out for the long haul? We'll throw in Lewis and Loktionov for good measure, even though we haven't seen them dress yet. You may feel this is premature, but hey, that's what predictions are for! Pick as many as you like. … [Read more...]
IS TERRY MURRAY HINTING AT SOMETHING?
October 5, 2010 By
I may be crazy, but read this quote from Terry Murray a few times: “With a couple guys on IR, we were allowed to make that decision,” Murray said. “He’s had a great training camp, speaking of Loktionov. There’s a nice upside to his game, and I think it’s important that he has a sense that we appreciate what he has done throughout the training camp and tell him that he’s on the … [Read more...]
ROSTER SET, LINES IN FLUX. ERSBERG/CLUNE CLEAR WAIVERS
October 5, 2010 By
The 23 man 2010-2011 Los Angeles Kings roster is set. It includes Kyle Clifford, Brayden Schenn, Trevor Lewis and Andrei Loktionov. With Scott Parse looking like he is heading to the IR for a time, Brad Richardson will maintain his promotion to the 2nd line left wing spot. While the roster may be in place, it is still unclear who the regular 4th line will consist of as well as who will be … [Read more...]
KINGS v. DUCKS POST GAME: REPORT FROM THE DUMB SIDE
October 3, 2010 By
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 removing its top three forwards did two things: First, it magnified the remaining players' performance. Imagine placing each of the rookies and one veteran in particular (I am … [Read more...]
FOR THE RECORD: YOUR PICKS FOR THE 4TH LINE
September 29, 2010 By
Before we move on to taking a stab at the 6th defensemen, here are the results of your choices for the remaining forward spots. Assuming Westgarth and Richardson have made the team, you voted Kyle Clifford (getting 26% of the votes) as the most likely to make the team. For the final two spots, Brayden Schenn garnered 23% of your votes, and Rich Clune 21%. So Surly and Scribe's … [Read more...]
SO SOON? MORE ROSTER CUTS COMING TODAY
September 27, 2010 By
Apparently my poll will need to be adjusted as Rich Hammond just reported that Oscar Moller, Johan Fransson, Alec Martinez and Andrew Campbell have not taken the ice for practice today, presumably because they are packing their bags for a plane ride to Manchester. Bummer, I was pulling for Moller and really thought he would crack the lineup this year. I still firmly believe that he will see … [Read more...]
ANZE KOPITAR, CLASSICALY GASSED
September 26, 2010 By
Yesterday Rich Hammond revealed the top 5 performers for the Kings in physical testing, based on 10 different strata of on and off ice work outs. Those top 5 were, in order, Rich Clune, Dustin Brown, Andrei Loktionov, Kyle Clifford and Justin Williams. This list is intriguing, mostly in that the thought-to-be-diminutive Loktionov ranked third. Forgetting for a moment how truly awesome of a … [Read more...]
KINGS ROOKIE CAMP VIDEOS – DAY 2
September 12, 2010 By
Before we get to the plethora of moving and jittery images, I want to be up front in that I think this batch pales in comparison to yesterdays viewing. Not as a result of the drills or the prospects themselves, on the contrary I saw a lot of good things out of many players today, and enjoyed the different set of drills the coaches employed. However whereas yesterday's camp took place on the … [Read more...]
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