A real goaltending battle, eh? If Jonathan Quick made a big save, I missed it. If Corey Crawford didn't make a few big ones, we would have scored a snowman. Hockey Gods bless Johnny Oduya's perfectly shaped for a deflection, hard head. Kopitar, Stoll, King, Toffoli and Brown. On Stoll's goal, credit Slava Voynov for skating like the wind and giving Stoll the left side option which divided … [Read more...]
Dallas @ Kings – Tulips In Texas
March 21, 2013 By
Having just knocked the Phoenix Coyotes from their indignant stupor into one of despair, the Kings are in great position to take two more points from a division rival tonight against the Dallas Stars. The Western Conference is finally starting to show some separation, and the Stars are rightfully finding themselves sliding down the ladder. Still, the Stars won a rather embarrassing game against … [Read more...]
Not So Fasth, Meatball. Kings Light up Ducks 5-2.
February 26, 2013 By
As hard as the zebras tried to give the Ducks an edge in this game, the Kings said no. First, a phantom tripping penalty against Dustin Brown and later a similar garbage call against Dwight King, the Kings gave up one powerplay goal out of those two. As far as I am concerned, this was a 5-1 victory. How's your head, Souray? Your face? How many blows did he take from our young stud, Jordan … [Read more...]
Former Royalty Building Their New Castles
February 22, 2013 By
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...]
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...]
Oh Joy, Jarret Stoll – Kings @ Phoenix Coyotes Open Forum
February 21, 2012 By
Sorry to let you down, but there is Kings' related business that has nothing to do with Rick Nash. Yes, that tedious old thing with which we have lately been disgusted, a hockey game. Tonight in Phoenix marks Jordan Nolan's debut as a 1st line winger. Take that Dwight King... oh wait. Dustin Brown gets the big slap on the wrist of playing 2nd line with Mike Richards. Jarret Stoll will … [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...]
In Breaking News, 1 Goal Is Not Enough To Defeat NY Islanders
February 11, 2012 By
It was a battle of nitwits. Skill vs. Toughness. Brawn vs. Finesse. The sole sniper with a single bullet and an eagle eye in the brush vs. the wild spray of the blind barbarian's machine gun fire. The barbarian is on the ground, a bloody hole amid his brow. Mark Streit, oh captain, their captain, ended a 1-1 tie shortly into overtime to send the Kings to Dallas to finish out their … [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...]
It’s Time For A Call-Up And A Demotion
December 5, 2011 By
Here's how the Kings skated today at forward in lieu of Mike Richards. Gagne-Kopitar-Williams Brown-Stoll-Hunter Penner-Loktionov-Moreau Clifford-Fraser-Westgarth Boy is that right wing atrocious. Actually, atrocious is putting it nicely. Let's go with horrendous pile of puke and bile. I rhyme when I'm disgusted. But what are we gonna do? Well Richardson should be in there on the third … [Read more...]
NEW CONTRACT FOR NOLAN, NEW NUMBERS FOR OTHERS
October 5, 2010 By
Helene Elliott tweeted that the Kings signed Scribe's heartthrob Jordan Nolan to a 3 year entry level contract. While Nolan was going to play in Manchester with or without an NHL contract, this means that the Kings can call Nolan up to play for Los Angeles at will. Also, for those youngsters who just made the roster, they get their regular jersey numbers back. Loktionov goes from 48 to … [Read more...]
LOS ANGELES KINGS SEASON PREVIEW: FORWARD THINKING, OPEN FOUR BUSINESS
September 25, 2010 By
We've been up, down and through the top 9 forwards for the Kings in detail. There are some new looks but the overall make-up is fairly similar to last season, save for the addition of Alexei Ponikarovsky and some new line combinations. I've been dreading writing this final forward preview on the Kings' 4th line. Why? Because I have no idea what the hell it will look like. Not only is it … [Read more...]
LOOKING AT THE KINGS’ ASSIGNMENTS AND CUTS
September 24, 2010 By
I enjoyed Kozun and Nolan the most though Czarnik had flashes of ready potential. I will follow Jordan's progress closely in Manchester this season. I saw not only a nice skill set with size but a passion and drive. Brandon also has a bright future. That much is certain. The only question is whether it be in the NHL? Size does matter but unlike other smaller players that have not cracked an NHL … [Read more...]
THE WINNING HAS BEGUN – KINGS BEAT COLORADO 4-2
September 22, 2010 By
After going down 2-0 early in the game, the Los Angeles Kings kicked off their preseason with a victory over the Colorado Avalanche. The Kings scored 4 unanswered goals, scored, in order, by Michal Handzus, John Zeiler (yes, really), Brad Richardson and Justin Williams. Jonathan Bernier gets the win after letting in what Nick Nickson describe as two goals scored on the short side. Sounded … [Read more...]
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