In the media scrum, Darryl Sutter was asked about needing more from Mike Richards and Jeff Carter. SUTTER: “I’m not going to single any of that out. I think the only thing that kept us alive tonight was Jonathan Bernier and our penalty killing. Other than that, it was pretty much right across.’’ I don't think the question (although it wasn't posted) was only about the Blue Jackets game. … [Read more...]
How Do The L.A. Kings Measure Up To Scotty Bowman’s “5 Golden Principles”?
February 22, 2012 By
From Dmitry Chesnokov, we get the 5 Golden Principles from Scotty Bowman’s coaching manual titled “The Art of Coaching the Team During the Game:” I won't answer them in any detail here. I will offer my general thoughts as it relates to the L.A. Kings. 1. Surround yourself with the best personnel! Running the team is a team effort. Let's see. John Stevens and Jamie Kompon. Those … [Read more...]
Where The Hell We Were, Where The Hell We’re Going
January 30, 2012 By
The All-Star game is over and done with, it's manufactured fanfare a thing of dust on Jeremy Roenick's overactive and unappealing lungs. There will be no more extended breaks in the mad dash to the playoffs over the next 32 games. Starting Wednesday the Kings will never have more than 3 consecutive days off without a game and even that will happen only twice. 7 back to backs, all of which … [Read more...]
Surly & I Accept Darryl Sutter’s Offer
January 22, 2012 By
From MayorsManor on Friday January 20: After practice today, coach Darryl Sutter was asked if there's been any message to Bernier, in terms of staying prepared? "That's his job," said Sutter. "We have one season that's done on Monday or Tuesday (referring to the upcoming break in the NHL schedule for the All Star Game). Then, another one starts a week after that. That's the only way I look at … [Read more...]
An Avalanche Of Suck – Kings Lose 3-1
January 21, 2012 By
Bobby just had to stress regulation. "We must win in regulation!" he cried in a post that saw him forget how the hockey gods work. Instead the Kings lost in regulation for just the second time under Darryl Sutter, once again managing just a single measly goal for the second consecutive game. It wasn't pretty and Jonathan Quick's only birthday surprise was 2 minutes added to his penalty record. … [Read more...]
Flames vs. L.A. Kings Game Day – Sutter Brothers’ Grudge Match From Hell
January 19, 2012 By
Grrrrr. Darryl no likey Brent. Brent no likey Darryl. Neither likey losing and mirrors no likey either of them. As we recall from the Kings sound thumping of the Flames only 4 days ago, no one wanted to ask about the elephant in the room, that two storied brothers faced off in a head-to-head match of venom and bile. Reporters tried their best not to mention this tenuously strained relationship … [Read more...]
Offensive Juggernaut L.A. Kings Hogtie Local Hicks, Calgary Flames
January 14, 2012 By
We are just going to go ahead and pretend like the 2-goal or less period of depression never happened. We'll conveniently forget that just 4 games ago the Kings didn't manage a regulation goal for something like 140 minutes. This team doesn't struggle offensively. This team scores goals. Goals in bunches, goals every which way. Even Matt Greene scores goals, I almost rhymed right here, but that … [Read more...]
Steers, Queers & Steve Ott – Dallas Stars @ LA Kings
January 12, 2012 By
I was going to edit together a video. It was going to be funny. But I went to a Yoga class last night, came home and then died. Turns out my sore corpse would rather just watch the season premiere of Ax Men than edit a video. The video was going to use some poorly executed visual effects to put Steve Ott into this video. So just imagine Steve Ott on the left. I'm sorry it didn't work … [Read more...]
Due Droughty and Ol’ Yeller
January 8, 2012 By
Our reader, Tom, brings you this article. It's the second he has written for S&S and we look forward to many more. “I don’t really know much about him. I heard he’s a bit of a yeller and I think that’s a good thing.” That was Droughty’s quote before Sutter arrived, which Due spat out between claps for the birthday kid at a Chuck-E-Cheese off-day arcade day. This was probably … [Read more...]
NHL Referee Stephen Walkom & Colorado Avalanche Best LA Kings 2-1 In Shootout
January 3, 2012 By
You may remember a referee by the name of Dean Morton. Google him, see what you find. Tonight, a similar treatment will be bestowed unceremoniously upon NHL referee Stephen Walkom. But first, since Scribe decided with the New Year comes a new post game style, I will follow suit... sort of. I'm a team player, but I don't take orders kindly, so while I will follow Scribe's endeavor to … [Read more...]
Poor Writing & Darryl Sutter’s First Lost In Translation Moment
December 30, 2011 By
We got this from Hammond: As noted in an earlier post, Darryl Sutter spent about 15-20 minutes, toward the end of practice today, by himself with the first power-play unit at one end of the ice. There seemed to be more talking than actual drills going on, and afterward, a couple players indicated that it was more about reinforcement than about reinventing the wheel, so to speak. Sutter has … [Read more...]
L.A. Kings vs Winnipeg Jets Open Forum & A Cup Check Doughty Inspired Top 10
December 29, 2011 By
Kings vs. Jets. It just feels right to write it again. For far too long, every time I heard the team name "Jets", I immediately tuned out because I assumed there was a football (you know, that sport where there is 13 minutes of action in 3 hours) discussion about to take place. No more! The Winnipeg Jets are back and the Winnipeggers couldn't be happier about it. They are a loud and … [Read more...]
L.A. Kings At Chicago Blackhawks: Open Game Forum
December 28, 2011 By
I actually think this father's trip is well timed. Chicago, as fairly recent Cup champs present an "up-and-at-'em" type of vibe, not that it has meant much in terms of our recent record against them. The added invigoration of having almost all the dads in attendance can be a very good motivator. Guys always want to show their daddies how good they can do, for either positive pride or Oedipal … [Read more...]
Kings Beat Ducks…God, I Love Writing That!
December 23, 2011 By
In honor of Darryl Sutter's first game, I will supplement Surly's post game with this (quotes via Rich Hammond): (The game) “It was a hard-fought game for us. I thought we had a good start and did a lot of good things. We can improve on some of those things, get better at some of those things.’’ The L.A. Kings controlled most of the 60 minutes. I also saw some encouraging signs. 1) The … [Read more...]
Coach Sutter’s Perfect Record & Visnovsky’s Loser Point
December 22, 2011 By
Well, there you have it Kings fans, Darryl Sutter is the perfect coach. A nice, round 100% winning record in his time with the Kings. Terry Murray, for all his compete, can't claim that shit. The Kings win 3-2 over the Ducks in a shoot out and all is well is LaLa land. Or so the Germans would have us believe. While I am happy the Kings got off on the right foot under Sutter and have put … [Read more...]
L.A. Kings v. Anaheim Sucks Open Forum: The Darryl Sutter Era Begins
December 22, 2011 By
From Brad Richardson via Rich Hammond It was obviously a tough couple weeks there. You don’t ever want to see anyone get fired. Everyone has got families, and it’s their job, so it’s tough. Even if you agree with the coach or you don’t, it’s still a tough situation. It was a tough week, and we’re all happy, I think, just to get going again. Everyone was kind of anxious to get here … [Read more...]
Player X Gives Us: Out With The Old, In With The Old – Is It Bottom Yet?
December 22, 2011 By
Player X is one of Surly & Scribe's readers. His comments caught my attention because I noticed a hockey acumen that went beyond the basics of the game. He recently submitted this article to me for consideration. I read it. I agree with some of his points. I disagree with others. The article is long but it is a quick read and well worth the short investment of time. Read it, absorb it and tell … [Read more...]
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