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.” [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Your Reaction & Poll Answers To The Following L.A. Kings For Rick Nash Possibilities…
February 20, 2012 By
Please provide your reaction to the following trade scenarios involving the L.A. Kings and Rick Nash. As a side note, Curtis Sanford is on IR with an upper body injury. I bring this up because some of the trade scenarios involve him.
“Bowman, it’s me, Lombardi.”
February 16, 2012 By
“Fuck you Dean.” “Thanks, Stan, appreciate you’re taking my call. Number 9, number 9, number 9…” “Okay, we’re even. From now on I won’t mention Penner sitting for 4.25 million if you don’t bring up our losing streak again. Now what do you want.” “I want Patrick Sharp.” “For Kopitar? Deal.” “For Bernier and Stoll. [...]
No Kings Ransom For Rick Nash
February 15, 2012 By
I don’t want Rick Nash on the L.A. Kings… “What!!??” …because he will cost too much. If Jonathan Quick is injured, do you want to put our goaltending faith into some scrub? I don’t. Jonathan Bernier is valuable and should not be traded. Update: Since writing this article, some have questioned what is so valuable [...]
L.A. Kings vs. Carolina Hurricanes Open Forum
February 4, 2012 By
We are in Carolina. They have a 19-25-9 record and they are last in the Eastern Conference. That doesn’t mean they suck…well, they kind of suck but they’re still a good team. Hell, they have beaten the Bruins 3 times this season. Their captain and center Eric Staal leads them in points. Their coveted left wing Tuomo [...]
A Request & Message To Dean Lombardi About Trades
January 26, 2012 By
This isn’t an open letter. I speak on behalf of myself although I suspect the great majority of L.A. Kings fans, especially the die-hard ones, will agree with me. There is talk, rumors, probably bullshit for a variety of reasons, that Dean Lombardi has talked to the Tampa Bay Lightning about Ryan Malone and is [...]
Surly & I Accept Darryl Sutter’s Offer
January 22, 2012 By
From MayorsManor on Friday January 20: After practice today, coach Darryl Sutter was asked if there’s been any message to Bernier, in terms of staying prepared? “That’s his job,” said Sutter. “We have one season that’s done on Monday or Tuesday (referring to the upcoming break in the NHL schedule for the All Star Game). Then, [...]
Kings Fist Capitals 5-2
January 9, 2012 By
Sometimes a photo tells the story. Sometimes a photo pisses people off, like this one did when I snapped it while yelling “Say cheese losers!” Other times you just need to close your eyes, bow your head and appreciate a simple fact: that was fucking awesome.
New L.A. Kings Lines Expected For Monday’s Game?
January 8, 2012 By
The L.A. Kings are practicing as follows: Brown-Kopitar-Williams Penner-Richards-Stoll Richardson-Loktionov-Lewis Clifford-Fraser-Hunter On defense we have: Scuderi-Doughty Mitchell-Martinez Johnson-Greene Drewiske-Voynov Dustin Brown belongs at left wing. He looks best there. As a right-handed shot, he is better set up for both seam passes as well as taking the puck to the inside. The second line is [...]
Kings Lose Odd War Of Attrition Against Jets In OT
December 29, 2011 By
What the hell was that? It was a goaltender duel. Sort of… It was a high-flying game. Yeah… It was a tight defensive battle. Not by a long shot… A sloppy but fun mess? That’s the one. At least the goal recap is easy to write. Evander Kane scored the only goal of the game [...]
L.A. Kings vs Winnipeg Jets Open Forum & A Cup Check Doughty Inspired Top 10
December 29, 2011 By
Kings vs. Jets. It just feels right to write it again. For far too long, every time I heard the team name “Jets”, I immediately tuned out because I assumed there was a football (you know, that sport where there is 13 minutes of action in 3 hours) discussion about to take place. No more! The Winnipeg [...]
L.A. Kings Lines, Shot At Redemption, No Love 4 Richardson, Gagne Due & Other Tidbits
November 26, 2011 By
Per Hammond, here is how the L.A. Kings practiced Friday: Gagne-Kopitar-Williams Loktionov-Richards-Brown Clifford-Stoll-Hunter Moreau-Fraser-Westgarth Lewis/Richardson Scuderi-Doughty Mitchell-Johnson Voynov-Greene Alec Martinez was in a no-contact jersey. Dustin Penner didn’t practice in the first 1/2 but woke up in time for appeared in the second. Will Ethan Moreau stay on the 4th line? Probably. That would be very [...]
Phew! Did We Really Beat The St. Louis Blues 3-2?
November 22, 2011 By
I missed the third period although I was, to the wife’s chagrin, glued to my phone. I watched a first period where the St. Louis Blues dominated the Kings. I actually wrote in a pre-game report (one I did not publish because Surly did one first) that L.A. had better be careful with Ken Hitchcock [...]
Phew! Did We Really Beat The St. Louis Blues 3-2?
November 22, 2011 By
I missed the third period although I was, to the wife’s chagrin, glued to my phone. I watched a first period where the St. Louis Blues dominated the Kings. I actually wrote in a pre-game report (one I did not publish because Surly did one first) that L.A. had better be careful with Ken Hitchcock [...]
Fanning The L.A. Kings & New Jersey Devils Trade Talks
November 21, 2011 By
We didn’t start them. Someone else did. The rumor is that the L.A. Kings and New Jersey Devils have recently been in trade talks and scouts from each team has visited the other. A little background: Ilya Kovalchuk has a poetically appropriate $6.66 million dollar cap hit. Do you know what he will make in actual salary for the next [...]
Can I Get A Bernier? No, No I Can’t
November 17, 2011 By
I was going to make a post pleading that we would see Jonathan Bernier in goal tonight. I decided to wait until the official word from Hammond. Would an appeal to reason an hour ago have meant anything? Not likely. Jonathan Quick is getting the start tonight. Look, I’m not worried about Quick in the [...]
Where Was The Killer Instinct In The Third Period?
November 9, 2011 By
I slept well last night. Our boys won. They broke the 5 game losing streak. They scored 4 goals. That first period was a gem. The Predators gave us opportunities on the powerplay and we finally buried it. Failing to score on that 5 on 3 (luckily we did just as the Predators were getting a [...]
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