The State of Hockey, eh? That is a catchy line if I actually gave a damn but on this night, I did not. We owed these bastards this shutout. They had no business beating us in a shootout the last time we played them and, as the expression goes, revenge is a dish best served cold. Guess what kids. It's pretty damn cold on the ice. Team defense was very different than that sloppy, messy, whatever … [Read more...]
Kari Lehtonen Isn’t Jesus…Kings Beat Stars 3-2
March 31, 2013 By
"Breathe"... "Breathe", I reminded myself. With 5 minutes left, I stopped listening. I am writing this post game on my way to heaven... I don't use the word dominate too often but that is exactly what we did to the Stars for the first 30 minutes. Give the Dallas Stars credit though. After Justin William's goal, they could have packed it in but they forechecked with three forwards and … [Read more...]
Bernier’s Stock, Richardson’s Freedom, Sutter’s Wisdom and Scribe’s Musings
March 22, 2013 By
The only person that has praised Jonathan Bernier's skill-set more than me is JT. For those of you who don't know JT...wait, that can't be any of you. Back in September of 2010, I did a full write-up on our Jonathans Quick and Bernier. If you didn't read us back then and want to learn about Bernier up and down (plus my own observations of his play), you owe it to yourself to click a link and grab … [Read more...]
L.A. Kings Beat Phoenix Coyotes Who Help Beat Themselves 3-2. Morons Do As Morons Know.
March 19, 2013 By
"I scored that?" - Drew Doughty after he scored his 1st of the season. “It was just a collision. I didn’t really see him, and we clipped knees there. That’s all." - Jake Muzzin on the collision with Shane Doan. [Hits the ice like a bag of pucks] "My knee! Oh God, my knee! My vagina! No, no, I mean my knee! It really hurts!" [Realizes no penalty is being called, jumps on his skates, … [Read more...]
Phoenix @ Kings, Phoenix @ Kings
March 18, 2013 By
*mini update for 3/19 game* Bernier is in net! Well rotated goaltenders! *end mini update* I refuse to write two game threads for these games. We haven't even played them yet and I already find tonight and tomorrow against the Coyotes exasperating purely on principle. Seems Quick is in tonight, which is minimally acceptable only providing that Bernier plays tomorrow. Though my faith … [Read more...]
St. Louis @ Kings – Back To Business
March 5, 2013 By
I mean that in two ways. The Kings hopped right back to the business of winning after losing to Vancouver and I had to go back to business, where I will remain, instead of getting to watch the game tonight. I also forgot to set my DVR, the fiancé is out of the country, so I'm totally screwed here unless I can get home in time to record the replay on FSN, which is far from a guarantee. Anyhoo, … [Read more...]
L.A. Kings Sweep Alberta 3-1
February 20, 2013 By
Me + Jeff Carter = Serious Bromance...only problem is he doesn't know I exist. Anze Kopitar still wants that one timer in the first period back. Poor Kopi. He was snakebitten tonight. Dustin Brown has started hitting again. That's good. Notice when Brown is hitting, he's also scoring. The low-release is my favorite offensive play. It is horror (pronounces haw-ra) for goaltenders. Have to … [Read more...]
Chicago Blackhawks Earn the Victory, 3-2
February 17, 2013 By
There are going to be clichés, right? Didn't play the full 60 minutes, can't play only 20 and expect to win, need a better effort, etc. At the end of the day though, Chicago earned this victory. They dominated the first two periods and didn't break (though they sure bent) in the third. There is no sense hanging your head or over reacting to this loss. It was a loss to a very good team, one … [Read more...]
Jonathan Who?
February 16, 2013 By
Simple question, complete the sentence for tomorrow's game: Starting in goal for Los Angeles, Jonathan ________? Don't pick you think will start, pick who you want to see start and tell me why. I say Quick should get the nod, and I also think he will. Yes Bernier played well against St Louis. Yes he probably would have played well against Columbus had the Kings defense required him to … [Read more...]
Monarchs Bring the Heat and Melt the IceCaps
February 15, 2013 By
Okay, I can safely say that the pain Kings fans have been feeling watching their team struggle is a pain I can relate to here in Monarchs country. The Manchester Monarchs have been giving away games like Halloween candy, getting trounced by last-place teams and exhibiting this nasty habit of not playing 'til the final 20; if that. It's frustrating as a fan watching a team that is so ridiculously … [Read more...]
IF Jonathan Bernier is Traded, Doesn’t It Make Sense For Him to Go to….
February 9, 2013 By
...the Edmonton Oilers for a first round pick in the coming draft? … [Read more...]
Fuck…
February 2, 2013 By
Wife reminded me at the end of this game that I unintentionally broke tradition, one established last season. Before every Kings vs. Ducks, we dined at our favorite restaurant and I always ordered the duck...this time, we had guests and I forgot. Fuck. From that moment forward, everything sucked. Accident on the 57 freeway, backed up traffic, we were late to the game. My condolences to … [Read more...]
4-2, 4 In A Row, 4ward Motion.
March 17, 2012 By
Sutter on Bernier's record against the Predators: "I never really thought about it. If that had been the case we would've played him 2 weeks ago." I see... Dustin Penner: "We talked about it, actually. We’re roommates on the road, and we had agreed that we were going to score together, in the same game." O... Trevor Lewis: “I think we, all three, almost passed out in the corner there, … [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...]
Kings @ Minnesota – You Know The Drill
February 28, 2012 By
Hey, look, an open forum game thread. This is the first, and only, few minutes I've come up for air today. I think the game has already started... probably won't even have time to watch my recording later. But I hear Bernier is net, which is tits, I guess. Whether I watch or not, I'll take one win, 2 points, a la carte please. Chat on and GO KINGS! … [Read more...]
Give Me Bernier Or Give Sutter Botulism – Kings @ Colorado Open Forum
February 22, 2012 By
Jonathan Quick was fighting the puck last night. Meanwhile, the team actually remembered how to play with the puck. If Jonathan Bernier isn't in net tonight against the Colorado Avalanche, then perhaps we should just trade him. What the hell does it matter if you have an untested backup goalie if you never bother to test him? The Avs just dumped Kyle Quincey. This would be a good thing for us … [Read more...]
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