Scott Parse is out for 3-4 months. He will have surgery to repair his hip labrum. I assume it's a tear. Otherwise, I am not sure what the point of surgery may be. For those unfamiliar with this condition, it's very common among hockey players. The labrum is a ridge of cartilage that essentially holds your hip joints together. My guess is that Parse has suffered from this condition for months and … [Read more...]
SCRIBE’S QUICK HITS
November 9, 2010 By
- It's time to make a decision on Clifford. The 19-year-old boy in a man's body with a Genghis style mean streak is either going to play Thursday or go to Juniors. God help those kids in Juniors if he is sent down. All I see is blood and pain. - Drew Doughty and Rob Scuderi, season II. That is according to Murray. So the question is now, Matt Greene and Jack Johnson? Davis Drewiske and Peter … [Read more...]
CRAPPY ANSWERS RAISE INTRIGUING QUESTIONS – MITCHELL, PONIKAROVSKY INJURED
November 8, 2010 By
You probably already know the crappy part. Willie Mitchell has a fractured wrist. Not expected back until early-mid December. Alexei Ponikarovsky broke a finger. Don't plan on seeing him in a game until early December either. Well this sucks. Losing Ponikarovsky hurts the overall team speed and size. Losing Mitchell screws up the top pairing. Both are big parts of the Kings' … [Read more...]
THE TALE OF THREE KIDS – LOKTIONOV, SCHENN & CLIFFORD
October 31, 2010 By
The Kings have a problem. It's the good kind. There are too many solid young players looking to break into the club but not enough roster spots. For Clifford and Schenn, the game to game clock is ticking. Clifford is at 7 games, Schenn at 8. Once they hit 9, the Kings must choose to keep them and burn a year of their pro contract or send them back to their respective junior club. For the 123rd … [Read more...]
COMING UP TOMORROW…
October 31, 2010 By
Video and photos from Bailey's hilarity against the Cupcakes. Our impressions of Matty Norstrom's night of love and appreciation; and A look at our kids at forward, Clifford, Schenn and Loktionov. Who should stay or go after 9 games? … [Read more...]
SPATZ SHOTS – PHOTOS FROM PRACTICE 10/29/10
October 29, 2010 By
Kasey Spatz was at it again this morning at practice. Enjoy! That was just a small sample. Click here for the full gallery on Kasey's flickr page. As always, we thank Kasey for sharing her work with us. … [Read more...]
KINGS @ CHICAGO GAME PREVIEW
October 27, 2010 By
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...]
KINGS v. YOTES: AFTER TWO, IT’S 3-1
October 21, 2010 By
Better. Not great, but better. Nothing like giving up a short handed goal. It was a solid shot, very deceptive and no big save from Quick. Murray juggled the lines. Surly will cover this later. Thank goodness for Wayne Simmonds to make the game interesting. Brayden Schenn got his first assist. Here is the bottom line. The youngest team in the NHL looks old and slow. They cannot keep up … [Read more...]
KINGS @ PHOENIX COYOTES GAME PREVIEW
October 21, 2010 By
5-1 sounds like a good start. I mean, 4-1 is nice, but I want 5-1. Yes, I'm greedy. But so is Johnny Quick, who will be starting in goal tonight against the Desert Dogs at the jobing.com arena in Arizona. Can Quick keep up his impossible .97 GAA and .963 save percentage for one more game? You might as well believe he can so that when he does you look really smart and … [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...]
LOS ANGELES KINGS SEASON PREVIEW: FORWARD THINKING, OPEN FOUR BUSINESS
September 25, 2010 By
We've been up, down and through the top 9 forwards for the Kings in detail. There are some new looks but the overall make-up is fairly similar to last season, save for the addition of Alexei Ponikarovsky and some new line combinations. I've been dreading writing this final forward preview on the Kings' 4th line. Why? Because I have no idea what the hell it will look like. Not only is it … [Read more...]
KINGS PROSPECTS PLAYING IN MEMORIAL CUP
May 13, 2010 By
Tomorrow night, March 14, the Brandon Wheat Kings kick off their round-robin play in the Memorial Cup against the Windsor Spitfires. Leading the way for the Wheat Kings is none other than the Kings' most recent 1st round selection, center Brayden Schenn. On Saturday, March 15, the Calgary Hitmen take on the Moncton Wildcats. Heading the charge for the Hitmen will be two more hopeful future-LA … [Read more...]
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