Catching Up With Teddy Purcell & Matt Moulson “aka” Dean Lombardi Is Not An Idiot.

First, Teddy "that's Mr. Purcell to you, Dean". 61 games played, 17 goals, 29 assists, 46 points, +9, scoring goals on over 16% of his shots. He has already tied his entire goal output from last season. He certainly is not clutch this time of the season. Matt Moulson, 62 games, 26 goals, 27 assists, +8, headed for his third, count it, THIRD consecutive thirty goal season, scoring goals on over … [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 signed for 7 years, $38.5 million. That is a $5.5 million dollar cap hit. John Tavares signed for 6 years, $33 million. That is also a $5.5 million dollar cap hit. Brad Marchand … [Read more...]

A QUESTION ABOUT JOHN TAVARES

What is so special about John Tavares? Every game I watch him play is the same.  Admittedly I haven't seen a massive amount of his games, but I've watched several. He is strong on the boards, gets in front of the net and has a good shot. A bit of a floater.  He is by no means a bad player. In fact I think he's a good player,  bordering on very good. However if I were an Islander fan I would be … [Read more...]

HOLY SCHNIKES – MATT DUCHENE SHOOTOUT GOAL

Further proof that John Tavares is no Matt Duchene. This is almost a week old, but I suspect most have not seen it.  Not Kings related, except that it makes me just a little more worried every time the Kings take on the Colorado Avalanche, but for the pure love of hockey you will enjoy this. Makes Pavel Datsyuk's patented move look like the first generation of an Apple product, doesn't … [Read more...]

PREGAME – LOS ANGELES KINGS AT NEW YORK ISLANDERS

By Surly Jacob. The LA Kings cruise on to the Island for some sight seeing to celebrate Columbus Day, a holiday I'm sure is very special to many of the Kings' players. They also play a hockey game in the afternoon. There has been a lot of hype coming out of New York lately.  Apparently they have this young stud forward on the team.  He's already a fan favorite, one the Islander's hope … [Read more...]

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