THAT is what I would offer Dean Lombardi if I am Drew Doughty's agent. Why? When I do a balancing test of what is most important to Drew, contract length becomes more important as the gap in dollars becomes less relevant. In other words, if I can get the dollar amount close to high market value (read: $7 million ish per season), then the length becomes the key to this whole deal and we all … [Read more...]
5 Years, $32.5 million, For A $6.5 Million Dollar Per Season Cap Hit…
September 14, 2011 By Bobby Scribe
Filed Under: L.A. Kings News Tagged With: Brian Burke, Dean Lombardi, Don Meehan, Drew Doughty, Los Angeles Kings, Mark Guy
Dean Lombardi Talks With Don Meehan
September 10, 2011 By Bobby Scribe
When inspiration strikes, Surly & Scribe bring you skits. Warning: This contains some R rated language and may be offensive to those without a lighthearted sense of humor. [Dean Lombardi calls Don Meehan] Don: Hello? Dean: Hey jerk off. Don: Hey jack ass, to what do I owe the pleasure of this call? Dean: I was sitting here in my office, feet up, looking at this mini statute of … [Read more...]
Filed Under: L.A. Kings News, Surly & Scribe Skits Tagged With: Brian Burke, Dean Lombardi, Dennis Bernstein, Don Meehan, Drew Doughty, Helene Elliott, Jake Muzzin, Ron Hextall, Vitaly Voynov, Wayne Simmonds
In Defense of Paranoia
September 9, 2011 By Surly Jacob
Maybe it's just a symptom of severe nicotine withdrawal to cascade through the abstract. Maybe not. Maybe what I am thinking is not even worth repeating. But here I find myself, beside a ghost in a tinfoil hat breathing asthmatically in my ear. Are things going better in the Doughty negotiations than Dean wants us to believe? Two separate factors lead my brain down this convoluted trail. The … [Read more...]
Filed Under: L.A. Kings News Tagged With: abstract thoughts, Dean Lombardi, Drew Doughty, nicotine withdrawal
Same 5 Year Question For You On Drew Doughty, With A Few Twists
September 8, 2011 By Bobby Scribe
We said before that Drew wants 5. We asked before how much would you pay Drew Doughty on a 5 year contract? We got some great responses. Now, I am going to add a few factors to the same question. You are now at an impasse. Negotiations are done. You have made your best offer and that offer is more than 5 years and more than $6.8 million per season. Meehan says no. Meehan says he wants no … [Read more...]
Filed Under: L.A. Kings News Tagged With: Dean Lombardi, Don Meehan, Drew Doughty, Los Angeles Kings, Steven Stamkos
The L.A. Kings Still Need A Legitimate Third Line Wing To Replace Wayne Simmonds
September 8, 2011 By Bobby Scribe
I keep looking up and down our lineup and I see one glaring weakness in the bottom 6. A solid left or right wing player in his 20's, with experience, ideally a Cup to his name, who has an aggressive forecheck, can play both ends of the ice and has the hands to chip in 10-15 goals. Essentially, a legitimate replacement for the loss of Wayne Simmonds' depth scoring and forechecking, which Ethan … [Read more...]
Filed Under: L.A. Kings News Tagged With: Chad LaRose, Dean Lombardi, Ethan Moreau, Jarret Stoll, Justin Williams, Kyle Clifford, Wayne Simmonds
So, “We” Does Mean Something Other Than…
September 7, 2011 By Bobby Scribe
Do you all remember the discussion we had over the word "we" and what Dean Lombardi meant when he stated the following? “I think it’s fair to say that in the last conversation, we set the parameters, as to where we feel his contract should be. We talked about a number of scenarios, and I guess now it’s their move. They never really responded.” [Emphasis added] Recall that quote came … [Read more...]
Filed Under: L.A. Kings News Tagged With: Dean Lombardi, Don Meehan, Drew Doughty, Los Angeles Kings
Do Not Read This Drew Doughty Update
September 6, 2011 By Bobby Scribe
While in bed and reading about the merits of the slow motion practice method to the golf swing, I diverted my attention and checked my emails on my phone. Our source sent me an email at 10:57pm tonight...I read it at 11:32pm. I am typing this at 11:33pm. You shouldn't read this. Click away, go back to what you were doing. Please. *sigh* If you must know, we are now told everyone spoke on … [Read more...]
Filed Under: L.A. Kings News Tagged With: Dean Lombardi, Don Meehan, Drew Doughty, Los Angeles Kings
Nearly One Year Ago, Dean Lombardi Declared…
September 3, 2011 By Bobby Scribe
On September 11, 2010, at the L.A. Kings' Fan Fest I asked Dean Lombardi about the CBA's impact on his decision-making process. He answered: You give anybody too much to chew, that person is not going to be the same in continuing to drive in being the best that he can be. And you put this system in place like they did with the NBA, and then you wonder why the best talents somehow get their way … [Read more...]
Filed Under: L.A. Kings News Tagged With: Dean Lombardi, Don Meehan, Drew Doughty, Joe Sakic, Los Angeles Kings, Patrick Roy
The Good, The Bad And The Ugly
September 2, 2011 By Howard Roark
With the start of training camp just around the corner, this is an appropriate time to analyze and evaluate the moves the Kings made this summer. As I have previously stated, expectations for this season are higher than they have been in some time. Is this roster and staff good enough to meet this heightened outlook? We shall see. The Good: I always believed the key to success this offseason … [Read more...]
Filed Under: L.A. Kings News Tagged With: Dean Lombardi, Drew Doughty, Edmonto Oilers, Los Angeles Kings, Ryan Smyth, Simon Gagne, Steve Tambellini
Dissecting The Dean Lombardi Quotes About The Drew Doughty Negotiations
August 30, 2011 By Bobby Scribe
It's lab time boys and girls. Time to break out those frogs. The always efficient Helene Elliott gave all of us a Drew Doughty update along with quotes from the Dirty Harry of NHL GMs (full props to Greg Wyshynski for that beauty). From Helene: Lombardi said he spoke Monday with Doughty's agent, Don Meehan, and made an offer that "codifies what we've been talking about for a while." … [Read more...]
Filed Under: L.A. Kings News Tagged With: Anze Kopitar, Dean Lombardi, Don Meehan, Drew Doughty, Greg Wyshynski, Helene Elliott
The Imagined Actions Of The Real Middle Man
August 30, 2011 By Surly Jacob
Donald Meehan talks to his client Drew Doughty. DM: "Hey Drew, how's the offseason treating you?" DD: "Fine. Would be better with a contract." DM: "I know, but don't worry, we're almost done." DD: "Describe." DM: "Well that pain in the ass Lombardi keeps insisting on a 9 year deal." DD: "So what's the problem?" DM: "It's not a 5 year deal." DD: "Do I want a 5 year … [Read more...]
Filed Under: L.A. Kings News, Surly & Scribe Skits Tagged With: Brian Burke, Dean Lombardi, Don Meehan, Drew Doughty
If Drew Doughty’s Contract Was For 5 Years, What Would You Pay Him?
August 30, 2011 By Bobby Scribe
So, Drew wants 5. He sure as hell doesn't want 9 and has balked at 7. I would prefer 7. Actually, I would prefer as many UFA years taken away as possible, but we will put that on the "want but won't get" list. $7 million cap hit for 5 years? Stamkos got $7.5 per season ($37.5 total) for 5, right? Some look at Weber's 1 year award as the benchmark but I wonder if Steven Stamkos (another Don … [Read more...]
Filed Under: L.A. Kings News Tagged With: Dean Lombardi, Don Meehan, Drew Doughty, Los Angeles Kings, Shea Weber, Steven Stamkos
The Education Of Dustin Penner
August 27, 2011 By Howard Roark
Bobby and Surly have graciously invited me to become a regular contributor to their site. I hope to continue the tradition of producing quality content with an edge while still having a shitload of fun. I plan on focusing on many of the financial and business aspects of the team as I passionately believe that while players win games, organizations win championships. As an ardent Kings fan … [Read more...]
Filed Under: L.A. Kings News Tagged With: Dean Lombardi, Dustin Penner, Los Angeles Kings
Zach Parise Must Come
August 26, 2011 By Bobby Scribe
Each time the subject of Zach Parise comes up, I partially tune out. It's not because I don't want to see him as a Los Angeles King. I do. It's because I used to find the odds about the same as Heidi Androl having a secret and not yet exercised desire to be my GFF (girlfriend forever)...that is assuming the wife approves and she already has so long as Matt Damon reciprocates, despite the fact I am … [Read more...]
Filed Under: L.A. Kings News Tagged With: Dean Lombardi, Heidi Androl, JACK JOHNSON, Los Angeles Kings, Martin Brodeur, New Jersey, Zach Parise
What Does The Future Hold For Jarret Stoll?
August 22, 2011 By Bobby Scribe
Howard Roark is a guest writer at S&S and has made many contributions to our site in the past. Today, he brings you an issue we prodded on August 18 about next summer and, specifically, the future of Jarret Stoll. Enjoy. While Kings’ fans anxiously await perhaps the most anticipated season in the franchise’s history, it is not too early to look ahead at what may happen next offseason. … [Read more...]
Filed Under: L.A. Kings News Tagged With: Andrei Loktionov, Dave Bolland, Dean Lombardi, Jarret Stoll, Justin Williams, LA Kings, Trevor Lewis
What Does The Future Hold For Viatcheslav “Slava” Voynov?
August 20, 2011 By Bobby Scribe
5'11", 193 pounds, a smooth skater with exceptional speed (bordering on mind-blowing), Slava Voynov is a prototypical skilled Russian defenseman. He was drafted 32nd overall in 2008 and, in three seasons with the Manchester Monarchs, Voynov has shown steady improvement. The last two have seen Voynov improve from 10 to 15 goals, 19 to 36 assists and a plus-minus from +0 to +21. He added 2 goals and … [Read more...]
Surly & Scribe Chat With Helene Elliott, Part I
August 20, 2011 By Bobby Scribe
I had the pleasure of interviewing Helene Elliott on September 19 of last year. If you have not read it, you are missing out. My goal then was to get to know the experienced and decorated L.A. Times Sports Columnist whom L.A. Kings fans applaud or frown toward for her no-nonsense articles. She was warm, charming, classy and so very generous with her time and the interview brought perspective to … [Read more...]
Filed Under: L.A. Kings News Tagged With: Brad Richards, Dean Lombardi, Drew Doughty, Dustin Penner, Helene Elliott, Los Angeles Kings, Ryan Smyth, Shea Weber
Quisp Takes Us To Task
August 18, 2011 By Surly Jacob
Quisp from Jewels from the Crown runs a Kings blog that I read before, well, almost everything else. I would even comment there more if I didn't have an irrational hatred for the login system at SB Nation (don't argue with me, it's irrational and I intend for it to stay that way). Most of you probably either read his site or remember him from the days when LA Kings Insider was Inside SoCal and … [Read more...]
Filed Under: L.A. Kings News Tagged With: Dean Lombardi, jewels from the crown, Los Angeles Kings, Quisp
7 Years, $50 Million, Not $52…Thank Goodness
August 17, 2011 By Bobby Scribe
At 6:27 pm, I heard Dean's offer is not 7 years, $52 million but 7 years, $50 million. That is a cap hit of $7.14. Still don't know if there is an NMC or NTC in it. That is better and is still a damn good offer. Thank goodness. Sorry we gave some of you (myself included) a stroke with the $52 million. I owe everyone a beer (limit one per person). If I hear anything else, I will let you know. At … [Read more...]
Filed Under: L.A. Kings News Tagged With: Beer, Dean Lombardi, Don Meehan, Drew Doughty, Los Angeles Kings
More Drew Doughty Update
August 17, 2011 By Bobby Scribe
Nothing new on the 7 year, $52 million dollar offer. None of us still want to believe it is that high and, quite frankly, I hope we are wrong. Our source and I talked today and we agree it is a crazy number and nothing would make us happier than to be off by a few million. However, that is the number we heard so that is what we are passing along. We also got confirmation again that there are … [Read more...]
Filed Under: L.A. Kings News Tagged With: Dean Lombardi, Don Meehan, Drew Doughty, Los Angeles Kings
Recent Comments