This is an article I am proud to write. A preview of the Stanley Cup Finals. An observation, speculation and evaluation of the two teams to have toppled their Conference. Two teams that have proven better than the rest. Two… Read More ›
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We’re Going To The Cup Finals – Reflection on The Game, The Airport And Video
Has it sunk in for you yet? I’m still in a daze, but a daze with the broadest of smiles worked into the fabric of my face. We’re going to the Cup finals. My whole life I’ve wanted to go… Read More ›
LA Kings @ Phoenix Coyotes Round 3 Game 5 Open Forum – One More Cup Of Coffee
Here we go again, into that dark cold… Um… Unreasonably hot night. The Phoenix Coyotes have, for the second time, their hind legs hanging off a cliff. Shane Doan’s furry paws scratch and claw at the sand to keep the… Read More ›
The Phoenix Coyotes Identity Is Self Evident In Leadership
The propensity of the Phoenix Coyotes towards post scrum shenanigans and their nearly comprehensive habituation as between-whistle nuisances is not a sudden phenomenon. We have seen this team several times this season. We have watched fists and elbows fly, individuals… Read More ›
L.A. Kings Euthanize Coyotes 4-0 And Expose Its Players For What They Are – Vermin
Suggested questions for Dave Tippet at the press conference: At some point, did you consider calling a timeout when your team started to completely self destruct? Would you consider the level of integrity left in the room after this game… Read More ›
And Then There Were Two – How The Los Angeles Kings Matchup With The Phoenix Coyotes
It occurs to me that we haven’t talked about the Phoenix Coyotes yet. Oh sure, we podcasted about it, but half the population is about as capable of listening to something more than 2 minutes long as it is going… Read More ›
LA Kings @ St. Louis Blues Round 2 Game 1 Open Forum – Puttin’ On The Foil
The time for games has ended. The time for foil has begun. Soon begins the Los Angeles Kings adventure into the second round, and beyond. Tonight marks the opening salvo in what I am positive will be as brutal, evenly… Read More ›
LA Kings @ Vancouver Canucks Round 1 Game 5 Open Forum – End Game
You are worried about Cory Schneider. I know you are. You are worried about Daniel Sedin. Admit it, I won’t judge. Allow me to assuage, to impart my confidence on to you. Schneider has had an easy ride. The Kings… Read More ›
Kings vs. Canucks Playoff Thoughts, Tidbits & Musings
When you think about how significant Anze Kopitar, Dustin Brown and Jonathan Quick have been to the L.A. Kings’ success, remember that they were drafted by the man whose name and number hangs at Staples Center – Dave Taylor. Quick… Read More ›
L.A. Kings Take 2-0 Series Lead Over Canucks. Love It Tonight. Reset Tomorrow.
It wasn’t a perfect game. We were outplayed for parts of it. We didn’t dominate. What we did was never pause, never invite them back in and, just as important, never play like a team scared to win. Compare the… Read More ›
L.A. Kings Get Two With Three, Extinguish The Flames
It’s not every day you get to improve your own playoff fortune while you drive a stake in that of an adversary. Tonight it happened. Two teams vying for position, three goals, two points, the L.A. Kings leap back into… Read More ›
LA Kings @ Calgary Flames Open Forum: Need It Be Said?
Leaders must lead. It must not always be with words. If Dustin Brown is the captain of this team, then his face must tell a tale that his shoulder knows well. If Mike Richards is a born locker room leader,… Read More ›
25 Goals In The Last 7 Games For A G/G Of 3.57 Because Of…
Jeff Carter’s arrival? Jack Johnson’s departure? Slava Voynov’s recall? Dustin Brown’s hot streak? The arrival of Jordan Nolan and Dwight King? More active defense? The powerplay? (notice any changes?) More effective third line that plays the role of “stopper” thereby… Read More ›
Blue Jackets 3 – Kings 1: Don’t Read This Post Game. You May Not Like It
Karma is a misunderstood term. I have heard many “modern” definitions of it. One variation (which I believe is incorrect) is if you do good things, good things happen to you. Do bad and bad happens. This definition is an… Read More ›
Dustin Brown “Likely Will Be Traded Before Next Season” Per Bucky From Buffalo
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… Read More ›
