Don Meehan is one of the most successful sports agents out there. In the hockey world, he is "The Don". He has likely made enough money to last him 5 lavish lifetimes. When you make that kind of money, you sometimes (not always) develop a condition called a "God complex". That is one who believes themselves omnipotent and, symbolically of course, omnipresent. The ego grows the size of a small … [Read more...]
Surly & Scribe’s L.A. Kings Season Preview – The Top 6
September 15, 2011 By
Last night we got our first taste of Kings' hockey with the rookie game versus Phoenix. Camp starts on Saturday. We are back on Staples Center ice in less than a week. Do we know our Kings? Well sure we do, to an extent, but with so many new faces, some surprises are certainly in store. Bobby already took care of the defensemen. That leaves the forwards, which we will break up into top … [Read more...]
You Know You’re A L.A. Kings’ Fan When…
August 23, 2011 By
So, I saw a twitter post that read, "You know you are an LA Kings fan when you spell Stoll instead of still but it looks right to you." The post came from @jorgesilva93. I thought, "you know what, Jorge has a good point," and about 100 different thoughts occurred to me. Some are: You know you are a LA Kings' fans when you find a spot in your backyard that is the perfect size for ritual … [Read more...]
Let’s Do Lines
July 5, 2011 By
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...]
DEAR TERRY, HAVE YOU MET TEDDY?
May 14, 2011 By
Allow me to introduce Teddy Purcell to Terry Murray. Terry, this is Teddy. You may remember him. 6'3", 202 pounds. Plays right wing. Didn't crack your top 6 because he wasn't gritty enough. Last season, played in only 41 games with you as his coach. Managed 3 goals, 3 assists for 6 points and a -1. Not exactly top 6 forward stats, right? So, your one-dimensional skill stifling, cycling … [Read more...]
THE ROYAL REPORT CARD, PART II: THE LA KINGS’ TOP SIX FORWARDS
May 6, 2011 By
Here is part II of Harry Halkidis' three part Royal Report Card Series In the second installment of this four part series, the performance of the Kings' top six forwards will be analyzed and graded. Anze Kopitar (A+): The Kings fans are blessed to have this rising star grow into a superstar. There are not many players who are considered elite offensive and defensive talents, and Kopitar is … [Read more...]
I WANT SOMEONE TO BLAME TOO
April 21, 2011 By
Terry Murray for being an inflexible and stubborn old man. Dustin Penner for being a coward. Jamie Kompon for walking through life still searching for a clue. Michael Handzus for having the game pass him by. Drew Doughty for being young and dumb. You pick a fight with Nichol and taking yourself off the ice...Nichol. Jesus. Jonathan Quick for letting in 12 goals in 2 games even if … [Read more...]
SO CAL v. NO CAL. THE LA KINGS DRAW THE SAN JOSE SHARKS IN PLAYOFF ROUND 1
April 10, 2011 By
LA Kings v. San Jose Sharks So Cal v. No Cal The Hockey Gods have humbled the Chicago Blackhawks and put their playoff hope at the mercy of the Dallas Stars v. Minnesota Wild. Out of this, we drew our foes to the north. Excited? I am just glad we made the playoffs and while the prospect of Justin Williams being back for game one does tickle my fan-cy, my expectations are tempered, even … [Read more...]
THE TERRY MURRAY OFFENSE FAILS AGAIN
April 9, 2011 By
Before Justin Williams and Anze Kopitar were injured, the LA Kings' had a consistently productive offense, right? Wrong. Since Justin Williams and Anze Kopitar have gone down, the LA Kings have made the necessary adjustments to the offense, right? Wrong. Certainly, they have stopped going to the same system of getting the puck along the boards and to the point for a shot each and every time, … [Read more...]
GIVE ME VICTORY OR GIVE ME DEATH
April 9, 2011 By
Kopitar and Williams. Excuse number 1. Excuse number 2. That is exactly what those injuries have provided. The LA Kings, from top to bottom including the coaching staff, have this pretext at their disposal. Use it and Terry Murray's job is probably safe for another year. Rise above it and you send a message to the entire league that to underestimate us shall be your demise. I saw a team last … [Read more...]
OVER-ENTHUSIASM COSTS KINGS AGAINST CANUCKS
April 1, 2011 By
Everything was going so well. The first period against the Vancouver Canucks, the Kings first true test of playing without Anze Kopitar & Justin Williams, saw fast and furious action at both ends of the ice. The Canucks keep a pace no team has been able to match for the duration of the season, but for atleast one period, the Kings took them stride for stride, culminating in a beautiful … [Read more...]
AM I CRAZY? NO. JUST IN LOVE.
March 28, 2011 By
I was 10 years old when I watched my first Kings' game. They played the Edmonton Oilers. They lost. But there was something very special about the team or, better written, how I felt about the team. Tomorrow, after losing 2/3 of our top line, we play the Oilers. If the Kings are entertainment, then you aren't reading this article and you have never visited this site. If it is logic and … [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...]
CHECK THIS. CHECK THAT. THE LA KINGS JOURNEY CONTINUES
March 16, 2011 By
Having a real life talented first line left wing in Dustin Penner? Check Anze Kopitar coming alive as a result? Check Continuing to play excellent team defense? Check Drew Doughty looking like a star again? Check Jonathan Quick playing great? Check Jonathan Bernier playing just as well? Check Our head coach Terry Murray and/or powerplay coach Jamie Kompon having a mini lobotomy … [Read more...]
LA KINGS POST GAME: ANZE KOPITAR HAT TRICK PROPELS KINGS TO 4-2 VICTORY
March 12, 2011 By
Loved it. This game and last, the LA Kings have looked like a different team. Feet moving on the powerplay, quick tape to tape passes and, with limited exceptions, nothing stood stationary along the half boards. Even when they did not convert, the team had quality scoring chances. Add an already solid defense and a surging number two goaltender in Jonathan Bernier and LA Kings' fans received a … [Read more...]
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