Always a good interview, Detroit Red Wings coach, Mike Babcock had the following gems for Helene Elliott: Regarding L.A. Kings defenseman, Drew Doughty (who he once called as being "touched by God"): Well, if I didn’t know he wasn’t at training camp — wasn’t he not at training camp — that would surprise me. But this league’s too good not to be ready to go when everybody else is … [Read more...]
Jack Johnson’s “Something Different” & Offensive Zone Options
December 9, 2011 By
Our friend, The Mayor, gave us the following from Jack Johnson after the 4-2 loss to the Minnesota Wild. I have said that Justin Williams is the one player I want to interview. His history tells me he is a candid player and would stay away from the same tired clichés. Jack Johnson would have been my second choice. His interviews have led me to believe he is not shy about expressing his opinions … [Read more...]
Taking Randy Carlyle’s Advice & Finding Inner Peace
November 30, 2011 By
Jeff Miller of the Orange County Register tweeted: Randy Carlyle met with Bobby Ryan today concerning trade rumors and told him he "has to find that inner peace in himself to deal with it." Sage advice. This got me thinking. Bobby Ryan is not the only one under stress right now. How about our LA Kings' players and coaches? Where is their place of inner peace within themselves? Terry … [Read more...]
Terry Murray Juggles…The Defensive Pairings?
November 15, 2011 By
From Hammond: The Kings will have new-look defensive pairs tomorrow against Anaheim, as Drew Doughty pairs with Jack Johnson, Willie Mitchell pairs with Slava Voynov and Rob Scuderi pairs with Matt Greene. Terry Murray said he liked the familiarity that Mitchell and Voynov had earlier this season and wanted to stay with it. You can see why Terry Murray is doing this. It is one part Mitchell … [Read more...]
L.A. Kings’ Russian Invasion
November 14, 2011 By
Good things come in threes. The Kings score a bunch of goals. Andrei Loktionov gets called up. And now, most likely, Slava Voynov will be back. Unfortunately, when they say good things come in threes, they neglect to mention that for every yin there is a yang. Penner is hurt. He may be under-performing, but we don't go so far as to wish ill on anyone... OK, well maybe a quick bout … [Read more...]
Terry Murray Said It All After The Kings 3-2 Loss To The Penguins
November 5, 2011 By
From Hammond: (on getting two goals after the home scoreless streak…) MURRAY: “And then to get the third, and not allowed. It was a high stick, though. They’re good goals. They’re the kind of goals that are in a good hockey game. The puck is in transition, there’s lots of battle, lots of compete. It was a real, good solid hockey game here tonight. Those are the kinds of goals that … [Read more...]
Will The Following L.A. Kings Players Please Report To Scribe’s Place?
November 3, 2011 By
Dustin Penner. Please bring your heart as I find little evidence you have one. Drew Doughty. Bring your 8 year contract, the original and all existing copies. I have a few modifications. Scott Parse. I just want to make sure there are not two of you, one that Dean Lombardi claims to be the most skilled player on the team and one that walks around with a Coors Light in his hand and doesn't do … [Read more...]
A Kings Fan In Glendale…Arizona
October 30, 2011 By
One of our readers, Ken Wilson, attended last night's game against the Phoenix Coyotes. He brought us his perspective. You think he had good seats? I think he had good seats. This is from Ken's email to me: Tonight I had the pleasure of flying to Phoenix from Omaha, Nebraska to watch my beloved Kings take on the Coyotes from glass seats with my Dad and two brothers. … [Read more...]
Kings vs. Coyotes Game Day Open Forum – Gain A Doughty, Lose A Gagne
October 29, 2011 By
Damn it. Simon Gagne is out. He is injured. The injury is undisclosed. He is day-to-day. Color me annoyed. The LA Kings may skate, as reported, like this: Penner-Kopitar-Williams Parse-Richards-Brown Richardson-Stoll-Hunter Clifford-Lewis-Moreau I have no opinion on those lines. I am sure we could play mad scientist and move names around but none of it means much if the boys pick up … [Read more...]
Oh, The Irony Of Drew Doughty’s Injury & Slava Voynov’s Recall
October 16, 2011 By
Slava Voynov wants to make the team. Drew Doughty doesn't show up to camp, thereby giving Voynov an open seam through which to burst and show his merit. Slava Voynov impresses at camp and earns his keep through the preseason. Drew Doughty skips the preseason games, giving Slava a greater opportunity. Slava Voynov impresses in the preseason. He looks ready for the NHL. At the 11th hour, Drew … [Read more...]
Read Scribe’s Article, Watch This Video, Then Go To Bed
September 29, 2011 By
Read the article yet? Good. Now watch this. The perfect thing to solidify knowledge that the arid, hockeyless summer melts away. Watching this was a smack in the face of pride, elation and longing. All the elements for being consumingly jazzed up for the season are in place. HF Boarder Rommel brings us this gnarly video. Check out his YouTube page, he's got a ton of videos, the … [Read more...]
The Culmination of Emotions Ends In Elation
September 29, 2011 By
The hero's journey is instinctively known to each of us. The call to adventure starts the path forward. The hero crosses the first threshold, passes through the belly of the whale, battles through the road of trials and eventually reaches a point of temptation away from the true path. In movies, the superhero experiences the latter through his dark moment where public perception turns on him. … [Read more...]
Tim Leiweke Tells A Certain Someone To Stand Up For Himself…Ballsy
September 26, 2011 By
Who else but Helene Elliott would give us this gem of an interview with Tim Leiweke today? The answer is nobody. Read the whole thing and then come back and let's talk about one quote in particular: “The difference of opinion here is that Drew may see this as disrespect, and it’s not at all. We have offered to make him the fourth-highest-paid defenseman in the NHL and equal the highest-paid … [Read more...]
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