List Of Premeditated Overreactions To The Colten Teubert Call-Up

So, the Oilers called up Colten Teubert to make his NHL debut against the LA Kings on Thursday. That's cute. Don't think we don't know what that's all about, Tambellini. You wiener. I see your hateful little smile and the unspoken words, "so, how is that Dustin Penner trade working out for you guys?" Well, little do you know that I am currently petitioning the LA Kings to deliver a payback … [Read more...]

LA KINGS PLAYER PROFILE: DUSTIN PENNER AND EXPECTATIONS

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...]

DUSTIN PENNER IS A LOS ANGELES KING!

I am thrilled. Thrilled beyond words. We wrote an article about acquiring Dustin Penner about a month ago and went into detail about his game and value in a Q&A with an Edmonton Oilers' blogger. The trade is confirmed. We got him in exchange for Colten Teubert, a 1st round pick and a conditional pick (believed to be a 3rd rounder). Mark this trade under "steal". Colten Teubert may or … [Read more...]

DEAN’S DEFENSE. BACK-END TO BEST

"I am a builder..." That was one of Dean Lombardi's first quotes in April of 2006 after he became the Los Angeles Kings' general manager. Eventually, he explained to each of us that his philosophy was simple - build from the "back-end, out." Look at every major acquisition since his tenure began and you will see that philosophy in practice, even when the move hasn't worked out as well as he may … [Read more...]

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