Oh how they trickle. Some don't like the label "must win." Others use it too much. How about this - we lose tonight's game and we're fucked. While we could still make the playoffs, we no longer play Colorado, Phoenix or Dallas although we play San Jose three times. That means we pretty much have to sweep San Jose and even that wouldn't assure our entrance into the top 8. We are scoreboard … [Read more...]
Kings vs. Hawks Open Forum: The Sweat On Lombardi’s Balls
March 11, 2012 By Bobby Scribe
Filed Under: L.A. Kings News Tagged With: Darryl Sutter, Dean Lombardi, LA Kings vs. Chicago Blackhawks game preview
The Dutch Perspective: So, What Happens Now?
March 10, 2012 By J.T. Dutch
... In every season where a team is in contention for anything, whether it's a division title, a playoff berth, or a playoff series, there's usually a moment - either good or bad - that leads people to believe that the team's destined to win, or not destined to win. The last minute of the loss last night led me to believe that this team is not destined to make the playoffs. It seems as if the … [Read more...]
Filed Under: L.A. Kings News Tagged With: Darryl Sutter, Dean Lombardi, Tim Leiweke
“They Changed The Way I Played…”
March 8, 2012 By Bobby Scribe
"When I came here they changed the way I played and I didn't really want to do that. It took me a while to learn. Since I've been traded, they let me play the way I want to play." Jack Johnson wants to be an offensive defenseman. Not a defensive offensive defenseman or a defensive defenseman with offensive upside. Offense first. Get away from the blue line. Jump into the offense and pick up loose … [Read more...]
Filed Under: L.A. Kings News Tagged With: Dean Lombardi, JACK JOHNSON, Los Angeles Kings, Matt Moulson, Teddy Purcell, Wayne Simmonds
Dustin Brown “Likely Will Be Traded Before Next Season” Per Bucky From Buffalo
March 7, 2012 By Bobby Scribe
I generally don't listen to guys named "Bucky". I have a similar rule with "Chip", "Chet" and "Rusty". But I suppose when Bucky starts talkin' bout our Dustin, well then hell, we have to take a gander. Bucky mentions toward the bottom of his Buffalo News article: The Kings fielded several offers for winger Dustin Brown before deciding to keep him for the stretch run. Brown, on pace for his fifth … [Read more...]
Filed Under: L.A. Kings News Tagged With: Dean Lombardi, Dustin Brown, Dustin Brown trade rumors, LA Kings trade rumors
Catching Up With Teddy Purcell & Matt Moulson “aka” Dean Lombardi Is Not An Idiot.
February 27, 2012 By Bobby Scribe
First, Teddy "that's Mr. Purcell to you, Dean". 61 games played, 17 goals, 29 assists, 46 points, +9, scoring goals on over 16% of his shots. He has already tied his entire goal output from last season. He certainly is not clutch this time of the season. Matt Moulson, 62 games, 26 goals, 27 assists, +8, headed for his third, count it, THIRD consecutive thirty goal season, scoring goals on over … [Read more...]
Filed Under: L.A. Kings News Tagged With: Dean Lombardi, John Tavares, Los Angeles Kings, Matt Moulson, Teddy Purcell, Wayne Simmonds
Dustin Brown Crashes Jeff Carter’s Party – Kings Shutout Hawks 4-0
February 25, 2012 By Surly Jacob
There was no full moon. It did not matter. Dustin Brown entered beast mode. He scored two powerplay goals in the first period. He added a short handed goal early in the second and the hats came flying. The goal was scored right in front of my seats, but I wasn't sitting in them. I was walking the aisle when I looked up at the TV and saw Brown get a breakaway on the PK. As Dustin slid the puck … [Read more...]
Filed Under: L.A. Kings News Tagged With: Dean Lombardi, Dustin Brown, Hat Trick, Jarret Stoll, Jeff Carter, Mike Richards
Jeff Carter Meets The L.A. Kings
February 25, 2012 By Surly Jacob
The LA Kings get in a workout before their game against the Chicago Blackhawks. Matt Greene grunts his way through a set of squat cleans. Jonathan Quick stretches his hamstrings in the corner so deeply that ballerinas would be jealous. Jarret Stoll curls his biceps, planted in front of the mirror. Is he admiring his muscle, or his mohawk? Probably both. The rest of the players move from station … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Surly & Scribe Skits Tagged With: Dean Lombardi, Drew Doughty, Jarret Stoll, Jeff Carter, John Stevens, Jonathan Quick, Kyle Clifford, LA Kings, Matt Greene, Mike Richards, Trevor Lewis
You’re Full Of Shit Mr. Lombardi
February 24, 2012 By Bobby Scribe
Matt Barry gave us a transcript of the Bill Waters & Jack Johnson interview today. There are two parts I wanted to dissect from the interview and then discuss: BILL WATERS: “WHEN YOU SIGNED THE LONG TERM EXTENSION, DID YOU HAVE A FEEL THAT THEY WERE SAYING, “HEY JACK, YOU’RE GONNA BE HERE FOR THE LENGTH OF THIS CONTRACT. OR AT NO TIME DID YOU FEEL THERE WAS ANY LONGEVITY PROMISED WHEN … [Read more...]
Filed Under: L.A. Kings News Tagged With: Dean Lombardi, Jack Johnson trade to Columbus Blue Jackets, Jeff Carter trade to LA Kings
From Gauthier to Carter: Trading For Former Flyers Doesn’t Make You The Flyers
February 23, 2012 By Surly Jacob
An optimist would believe that Dean Lombardi acquires former Flyers because he values the identity that is instilled in them from their time in Philadelphia; the culture. It would be a bit disheartening to think that Lombardi keeps adding players from his former employer out of neurotically compulsive myopia, psychopathic reminiscence or mystic notions of energy abortion that would be more … [Read more...]
Filed Under: L.A. Kings News Tagged With: Dean Lombardi, Jeff Carter, Los Angeles Kings, Mike Richards, Philadelphia Flyers
What In The Fuck? Jack Johnson AND A 1st For Jeff Carter?
February 23, 2012 By Surly Jacob
I like to wear my Kopitar or 'Surly' jerseys to most games. Today marks the day that I will wear my Jack Johnson purple & gold jersey to every game until... until I calm down. So a long time. I did not sign up for this shit. I did not expect this. Jack Johnson AND a 1st round pick? Conditional or not, the pick is just Scott Howson's tongue rubbing sadistically along Dean Lombardi's face - … [Read more...]
Filed Under: L.A. Kings News Tagged With: Columbus Blue Jackets, Dean Lombardi, JACK JOHNSON, Jeff Carter, Los Angeles Kings, Lubomir Visnovsky, Mike Richards, Scott Howson
It’s Official: Kings Trade Jack Johnson & 1st For Jeff Carter
February 23, 2012 By Bobby Scribe
It is official. The L.A. Kings have traded Jack Johnson and a 1st rounder to Columbus Blue Jackets for Jeff Carter. Mr. Lombardi, you are a hypocrite. I just talked to Surly and he is pissed off! He is in disbelief. He will tell you about that later, if and when he calms down. I believe he called it an "ass raping" but I will leave it to him to tell you more. As for me, well, I'm increasingly … [Read more...]
Filed Under: L.A. Kings News Tagged With: Columbus Blue Jackets trade Jeff Carter, Dean Lombardi, JACK JOHNSON, Jeff Carter, LA Kings trade Jack Johnson for Jeff Carter
Defense? What Defense? Kings Fall To Avalanche 4-1
February 22, 2012 By Bobby Scribe
My thoughts are clouded with rage. I can only think in the context of bullet points. A funny thing happened today before the game. I grew to dislike Darryl Sutter. You play Quick in a back to back on the road? You fucking idiot. Jack Johnson. Wow, man. He is in "kill trade value" mode. Brutal hockey player tonight and last. Clifford. He gets first assist on that goal...was that the first … [Read more...]
Filed Under: L.A. Kings News Tagged With: Darryl Sutter, Dean Lombardi, Dustin Brown, JACK JOHNSON, LA Kings hockey, LA Kings News, Rick Nash
Dean Lombardi Talks With Scott Howson…
February 21, 2012 By Bobby Scribe
February 21. 10:30pm. The phone on Dean Lombardi’s desk rings. A hand reaches up and slaps it until the speaker button is pressed. Dean: “What!?” Secretary: “Mr. Lombardi?” Dean: “Yeeeees...” Secretary: “Um. Sir. I have a Mr. Scott Howson on the phone.” Dean: “Who?” Secretary: “Scott Howson, sir...I believe he is the GM of the Blue Jackets." Dean: … [Read more...]
Filed Under: L.A. Kings News, Surly & Scribe Skits Tagged With: Dean Lombardi, JACK JOHNSON, Jeff Carter, Rick Nash, Scott Howson
Reading Dean Lombardi’s Mind On The Rick Nash Offers
February 20, 2012 By Bobby Scribe
Dean Lombardi doesn't want to change the defense and the "backend". He just wants to add offense. "But to trade for Rick Nash, he has to gut the backend, right?" He doesn't see it that way. Let me explain Lombardi's thought process: The most recent word is the following package is in play for Rick Nash - Jonathan Bernier, Jack Johnson, Andrei Loktionov & "more." Break it down: 1. … [Read more...]
Filed Under: L.A. Kings News Tagged With: Columbus Blue Jackets Rick Nash trade rumors, Dean Lombardi, LA Kings hockey, LA Kings News, LA Kings trade rumors, Rick Nash Trade Rumors, Scott Howson
Wayne Gretzky – L.A. Kings General Manager. Fancy or Fantasy?
February 20, 2012 By Bobby Scribe
I have been asked several times, including by Surly most recently, who I believe the next L.A. Kings G.M. should be. I haven't answered the question directly. Instead, I offered my opinion on who I believe Tim Leiweke will want as Dean Lombardi's successor. The answer is always the same - Wayne Gretzky - and with each passing day, I warm up to the idea. The name still commands respect. It … [Read more...]
Filed Under: L.A. Kings News Tagged With: Dean Lombardi, Jonathan Quick, LA Kings general manager Wayne Gretzky, LA Kings hockey, Phoenix Coyotes
Outside The Box Or Lunacy? Trade Nobody.
February 19, 2012 By Bobby Scribe
Panic is a poor catalyst for decision. Under most circumstances and almost without exception, it is a bad idea to sell a good stock when its value is low. I was told yesterday that if you take the last four seasons in aggregate, the L.A. Kings are 30th in 5 on 5 goals per game. I have not verified it but if it is not 30th, it must be close. That isn't coincidence and, contrary to urban … [Read more...]
Filed Under: L.A. Kings News Tagged With: Darryl Sutter, Dean Lombardi, LA Kings hockey, LA Kings News, LA Kings trade rumors, Terry Murray
L.A. Kings vs. Calgary Flames Post Game: Circle The Date, Mr. Lombardi
February 18, 2012 By Bobby Scribe
From Dean Lombardi in November of 2010: “I’ve been amazed at how many people have been behind (building through the draft) and a lot of people stuck it out. I’d heard L.A. was a bandwagon town, but a lot of people stuck by us when we weren’t that good. I’m happy for them, but we’ve got to give them a lot more. It’s been 44 years and they have haven’t won a championship. If any … [Read more...]
Filed Under: L.A. Kings News Tagged With: Dean Lombardi, LA Kings
Top 10 Things Lombardi Will Say At The Trade Deadline
February 18, 2012 By Surly Jacob
Dean Lombardi is pretty damn unpredictable, particularly when it comes to trades. More predictable is how we as fans will feel about his player management at the trade deadline. Aside from Fredrik Modin, he has yet to make a deadline deal that we have looked at either at the time or in retrospect with positivity. Needless to say I have little confidence other than the unyielding naive hope I carry … [Read more...]
Filed Under: L.A. Kings News, Surly & Scribe Top 10 list Tagged With: Dean Lombardi, Fredrik Modin, JACK JOHNSON, Jake Gardiner, Jay Pandolfo, Rick Nash, Trade deadline, Zach Parise
If Jack Johnson Is Traded, Lombardi Should Set His Hockey Soul Ablaze
February 17, 2012 By Bobby Scribe
I'm still seeing red. I thought I would calm down but last night's loss was personal. It felt like one of those moments where I was on the ice and no matter how hard I worked, I just could not put it together. You try to limit those days and work hard in practice and in the gym but there are days and nights you just don't have it and when you're done, you're exhausted. The L.A. Kings have had an … [Read more...]
Filed Under: L.A. Kings News Tagged With: Dean Lombardi, LA Kings trade rumors of Jack Johnson, LA Kings trade rumors of Rick Nash
Advice For Dean Lombardi – Pass The Torch On Down
February 14, 2012 By Surly Jacob
I've always wondered why people don't just listen to me in the first place. I am certainly humble enough to admit when I'm wrong. It's an easy thing to do when it's an infrequent occurrence. The phrase "I told you so" has been tired and stale on my lips. Hammond may have the direct line to the players, but I own the one to their thoughts. In reference to Nolan and King: WILLIAMS: “It’s … [Read more...]
Filed Under: L.A. Kings News Tagged With: Andrei Loktionov, Anze Kopitar, Dean Lombardi, Dustin Brown, Dwight King, Jordan Nolan
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