First, watch: So, for him “personally, it’s not about the money.” I quote that because the video presents the statement as if that came directly from him. There are several ways to take this: 1. The “personally” part renders the… Read More ›
Tag Archive for ‘Drew Doughty’
What Do Drew Doughty & Voldemort Have In Common?
As Voldemort was “he who shall not be named”, Drew Doughty is “he who shall not be paid.” Surly & I were at camp. The players and coaches were at camp. The usual blogging and media peeps were there and… Read More ›
Screw Dean & Don & Drew. I Care About LA Kings
Right now the LA Kings does not include Drew Doughty. As such, he can find himself a filthy little corner of my thoughts to rest in until he decides to wear the crown again. Until then, I will focus on… Read More ›
Is The Drew Doughty Impasse Really About Don Meehan’s Ego?
Don Meehan is one of the most successful sports agents out there. In the hockey world, he is “The Don”. He has likely made enough money to last him 5 lavish lifetimes. When you make that kind of money, you… Read More ›
So Much For The No Public Comments About The Drew Doughty Negotiations
Today, we got this Q&A between Rich Hammond and Dean Lombardi. I was thrilled to read all of that. Rich asked some good questions. It helped get some insight into Dean’s thinking. I found the whole 275 days of work presumption to any offer… Read More ›
Top 10 Goods Or Services S&S Will Offer Drew Doughty If He Signs Before Camp
Since Surly & I don’t have the sufficient millions to offer, we came up with the second and third best thing to provide Drew Doughty if he signs before camp…unfortunately, we both realized that sex (#2) with Drew really doesn’t… Read More ›
5 Years, $32.5 million, For A $6.5 Million Dollar Per Season Cap Hit…
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…. Read More ›
RFAs Are Dropping Like Flies – What Does It Say About Drew Doughty?
I don’t believe these are yet “official” but this is what I have read: Zach Bogosian has signed for 2 years, $5 million (though I have also read $5.7 million). That is a $2.5 million dollar cap hit. Tyler Myers… Read More ›
Surly & Scribe’s L.A. Kings Season Preview – The Defensemen
It’s September and the best part about September is that it is almost October. The 2011-2012 NHL season is on the horizon. I generally find season previews annoying, mostly because they all say the same thing. Here is how they… Read More ›
Dean Lombardi Talks With Don Meehan
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:… Read More ›
In Defense of Paranoia
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… Read More ›
In Defense Of Drew Doughty
Drew Doughty has spent three seasons with the LA Kings. He made the team out of camp as a rookie, had a solid inaugural season and appeared poised to become one of the best young defensemen in the league. In… Read More ›
Same 5 Year Question For You On Drew Doughty, With A Few Twists
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…. Read More ›
So, “We” Does Mean Something Other Than…
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… Read More ›
Do Not Read This Drew Doughty Update
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… Read More ›
