As a Monarchs season ticket holder for several seasons, I’ve had the pleasure of sitting in the stands of the jungle watching future Kings pave their paths to the big show. Slava Voynov, Jordan Nolan, Dwight King, and Jonathan Bernier all skated on that hallowed ice as they grew from bright-eyed prospects to the Stanley Cup Champions they are today. It’s cool being able to say I met them and … [Read more...]
The Return of Jungle Dave – Monarchs Mid-Season Report
February 2, 2013 By
Well how ‘bout that? Punxsutawny Phil didn’t see his shadow (predicting an early spring), and here I am, alive and well, bringing you the skinny on the Kings’ baby brothers, the Manchester Monarchs. I’ll be the first to admit it’s a little sad that it’s been well over a year since my last blog. I wish I had some sort of clever excuse. I really don’t. But Surly and Scribe have been … [Read more...]
Dwight King “Kong” Remains a King for Two More Seasons at $1.5 Million
July 16, 2012 By
The big lovable left wing, Dwight King aka "Kong" has agreed to a two-year extension with the Stanley Cup Champion Los Angeles Kings. He was a restricted free agent. The former fourth round pick is a young 23 years old (July 5) and was a hero of sorts in the playoffs with five unexpected goals. The contract is a modest $750,000.00 per season - good value especially if King's game continues to … [Read more...]
Kong!
May 21, 2012 By
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. - Unless you have been invited to the home of Donna and Dwayne King, or the residence of their eldest son D.J., the best place in Meadow Lake, Sask., to watch a Los Angeles Kings' game these days is at the Milltown Sports Bar on 9th Street. Meadow Lake, population 5,045, is the hometown of Kings' rookie sensation Dwight King. His No. 74 sweater has yet to be added to the … [Read more...]
Aggressive. Easier Said Than Done For Young L.A. Kings Players Like Dwight King
April 19, 2012 By
Hockey is a fast sport. You have heard this, right? You believe it? It's an incomplete statement. Hockey is a fast transitional sport. The game transitions quickly from offense to defense and back, from pass to shot, from shot to save and from save to breakout. Hockey doesn't have a pause or reset button while the game is in play. It's constantly in motion. Even player substitutions happen on the … [Read more...]
Kings vs. Nashville Predators Open Forum: Familiarity Breeds Contempt
March 17, 2012 By
From MayorsManor: Rob Scuderi: “I kind of like seeing Nashville a lot because they a bit of a different style. So, we’re a little more familiar with them. I noticed the first time we played them it took us a while to adjust. Then, that last game that we won, I thought we were ready to go right off the bat – because they do play a very aggressive style. It’s something we don’t see all … [Read more...]
25 Goals In The Last 7 Games For A G/G Of 3.57 Because Of…
March 15, 2012 By
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 freeing the top two lines? The percentages finally working toward an average, albeit so late? Is … [Read more...]
Phoenix Coyotes @ LA Kings Open Forum: Battle For The Bubble
February 16, 2012 By
We're so close to first place in the division! Only 3 points away. Nevermind that San Jose perpetually has 3 games in hand. Still, we could end the night 1 point behind them. We HAD a decent lead on Phoenix. But that last road trip put and end to that. The Coyotes are two points behind the Kings so tonight is one of those games that either makes life a hell of a lot more difficult for the … [Read more...]
Win! Kings Win! Kings Fucking Beat The Stars 4-2…
February 12, 2012 By
Chuck Norris is proud. He doesn't smile often, but when he does, he means it. Tonight, Chuck Norris is smiling. Not because Andrei Loktionov scored his second goal in as many games (who didn't love that Lokti smile and the point to his leg after the puck went in!), not because Dwight King got his first NHL goal and not even because Jordan Nolan got his first! No, Chuck is happy because the … [Read more...]
We Play The NY Islanders At What Time? An Openly Annoyed Forum
February 10, 2012 By
There is a conspiracy against me to inhibit me from watching any more Kings games. It's what Matthew Barry might refer to as being 'blessed' but I find disturbing. Disturbing mostly due to the fact that I'm not all that upset about it. There was a time not too long ago that I agonized over missing even a single period of LA Kings hockey yet here I am today, tired after an exhausting week, … [Read more...]
Dean Lombardi’s Big Deadline Move
February 10, 2012 By
A trade?! Not in the traditional sense. But a roster move has been made. Jarret Stoll has gone to the IR with a lower body injury, which can only mean his uterus is swollen. In his place comes Anze Kopitar's favorite linemate, Dwight King and the guy I called for several moons ago, Jordan Nolan. But before I get to those moves, let's discuss how one injured forward necessitates replacement by … [Read more...]
Terry Murray’s Pause…Let’s Speculate
September 30, 2011 By
Let's have some fun. Before the game, we got this from Hammond: NOTE: Dustin Penner was a late scratch from the game, with an undisclosed injury. I’m hoping for an update after the game. Upper body? Lower body? Out of body? Immediately after the game we got: … [Read more...]
Surly & Scribe’s L.A. Kings Season Preview – The Top 6
September 15, 2011 By
Last night we got our first taste of Kings' hockey with the rookie game versus Phoenix. Camp starts on Saturday. We are back on Staples Center ice in less than a week. Do we know our Kings? Well sure we do, to an extent, but with so many new faces, some surprises are certainly in store. Bobby already took care of the defensemen. That leaves the forwards, which we will break up into top … [Read more...]
KINGS VS CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS GAME PREVIEW
November 27, 2010 By
Oh to be home again. The Los Angeles Kings return from a 4 game road trip, having only one win against Boston to proudly carry in front of them, one lame third period against Buffalo digging into their scalps, a single screw sticking out of their neck with the image of NHL Referee of suck Eric Furlatt emblazoned in the disdain center of their brains, and one pitiful effort against Montreal … [Read more...]
SPATZ SHOTS – PRACTICE PICS 11/26/10
November 27, 2010 By
Kasey took another round of pictures at the Kings first practice back at Toyota Sports Center. Click here for the full gallery. Couple of things... Clearly front of net presence is something Murray is stressing. Dwight King may have replaced Jack Johnson as possessing the most disturbing smile on the team. I can't decide if his eyeballs betray the soul of a hockey player or of a … [Read more...]
NEXT UP ON THE FIRST LINE LEFT WING ROTATION: DUSTIN BROWN
November 26, 2010 By
LA Kings Insider posted new practice lines this morning. They are: Brown-Kopitar-Simmonds Smyth-Stoll-Williams Clifford-Handzus-Lewis King-Richardson-Westgarth Lets break these down one by one, try and divine Terry Murray's reasoning. Brown-Kopi-Simmonds: Lots of potential there. Wayne Simmonds' game has been picking up of late with his retrieval of 50/50 pucks, the strongest part … [Read more...]
KINGS @ BUFFALO SABRES GAME PREVIEW
November 19, 2010 By
One word. Defense. Two words. Goals Against. Three words. Play better defense. I could add a fourth, but then I'd have to start cursing and it's just to early for that kind of noise. So, with defense in mind, are any more words really necessary? Well, maybe, offense. But only because Ryan Miller is tending net for the enemy. Not only is Miller one of … [Read more...]
KINGS’ NEWS AND NOTES: PARSE, RICHARDSON, SCHENN & KING
November 16, 2010 By
Scott Parse is out for 3-4 months. He will have surgery to repair his hip labrum. I assume it's a tear. Otherwise, I am not sure what the point of surgery may be. For those unfamiliar with this condition, it's very common among hockey players. The labrum is a ridge of cartilage that essentially holds your hip joints together. My guess is that Parse has suffered from this condition for months and … [Read more...]
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