"We have a trade to announce" Kevin Westgarth, lovable enforcer, is off to Carolina in exchange for Chris Stewart's brother, Anthony Stewart. The L.A. Kings also receive a 2013 4th round and 2014 6th round pick. Anthony Stewart is a 28-year-old (DOB 1/5/85) right wing who weighs in at a thick 6'2", 230 pounds. The Florida Panthers chose him in the first round (25th overall) in 2003. He has … [Read more...]
L.A. Kings Trade Kevin Westgarth to Carolina Hurricanes for Anthony Stewart and Picks
January 13, 2013 By
Russians, Dogs & Bitches
April 12, 2012 By
I woke up this morning with a big smile. I high-fived several people at work. Then I scowled. Brendan Shanahan proved himself a bitch, scared of taking out a star player after 1 playoff game when he fined Shea Weber only $2500 for treating Henrik Zetterberg's head like a gorilla trying to open a coconut. It does not give me a good feeling that the bitch Byron Bitz will receive the … [Read more...]
Kings Slay The Senators 4-1
January 23, 2012 By
Ass in face. That is the goal of every forward, especially the wings, when the Kings have the puck and are shooting from the point. Ass in the goalie's face to be specific. On the first line, that is Dustin Brown. On the second, Dustin Penner. On the third, Brad Richardson. On the fourth, tonight, it was a rotation of all three forwards in Kevin Westgarth, Colin Fraser & Kyle … [Read more...]
Kevin Westgarth To The Rescue! Ottawa Senators Vs LA Kings Game Day
January 23, 2012 By
The pattern of win-loss-win-loss-win-loss-win-loss-win under Darryl Sutter has been broken. We've lost two in a row. A travesty. A sham. An injustice. Times like these call for drastic measures. Times like these call for Kevin Westgarth. For once I don't laud Westy's insertion into the lineup entirely sarcastically. My bemusement is twofold. Ottawa is tough. They have more than their … [Read more...]
L.A. Kings vs. Detroit Red Wings Open Forum
December 17, 2011 By
Andrei Loktionov sits. Slava Voynov sits. Kevin Westgarth plays. No, Terry Murray didn't sneak into the L.A. Kings' coaching office. John Stevens did this. Why? He didn't like what he saw from the Russians. Both have come off games below their standards but really? You sit a play making center and one of our better offensive weapons at the blue line? It's a good thing we're playing … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
Quick, Richards, Brown, Westgarth & Bobby Ryan Are Doing What Together?
November 14, 2011 By
If you're a guy, prepare to be horrified. Jonathan Quick's second tweet from the top... … [Read more...]
The Sun Rises, The Sun Sets, You Learn To Trust It
November 5, 2011 By
Seconds after the LA Kings fell behind 3-0 to the Edmonton Oilers, I leaned over to my friend and co-writer, Howard Roark, and said to him, "Terry Murray's answer to this game will be to put in Kevin Westgarth against the Penguins." Howard looked at me and said, "you really think so?" I responded with a confident smile and nod. Pow! Do you know how I knew? Because since Terry Murray's … [Read more...]
Westgarth In, Hunter Out, Drewiske In, Martinez Out? Wow.
October 15, 2011 By
If you, like me, have a file drawer in your head for Terry Murray's moves, file this under random, nonsensical lineup changes not based on fact or reason. It seems Trent Hunter is Murray's 2011-2012 scapegoat, at least so far. He is replaced by Kevin Westgarth, a fan favorite for some, but most would agree offensively and defensively unproductive. Westgarth will make our 4th line slower and a … [Read more...]
Fast Forward To Summer Of 2012…
August 18, 2011 By
Since this summer has been so slow with L.A. Kings news or anything of interest, I looked at what we have in store this time next year. RFAs? None! Imagine that. UFAs. Here they are: 1. Dustin Penner, $4.25 million 2. Jarret Stoll, $3.6 million 3. Scott Parse, $900,000.00 4. Colin Fra... 4. Kevin Westgarth, $525,000.00 5. Willie Mitchell, $3.5 million Let's say we don't add … [Read more...]
THE ROYAL REPORT CARD III: LA KINGS’ BOTTOM SIX & DEPTH PLAYERS
May 10, 2011 By
Harry Halkidis brings us his third installment of the Royal Report Card. The bottom six forwards and depth players will be scrutinized, analyzed and graded. Michal Handzus (B): Handzus is one of Terry Murray's most reliable checkers, as the veteran leader led all Kings forwards in short-handed ice time. His play on the penalty kill helped the team rank fourth overall in penalty killing. … [Read more...]
KEVIN WESTGARTH: CREDIT WHERE CREDIT IS DUE
April 17, 2011 By
It is no small secret that Scribe and I have had our fair share of complaints directed at Los Angeles Kings enforcer Kevin Westgarth. Sometimes our vitriol is targeted more squarely at Terry Murray and his decisions to play Westy in too many games where we feel his presence is less important than that of a more well rounded skater. Usually we just rail against a roster spot being eaten up by a … [Read more...]
DUSTIN PENNER IS AN EMBARRASSMENT
April 14, 2011 By
I don't like Terry Murray's coaching and I do believe his "prevent offense" does nothing to bring out the best of the talent we have. However, Dustin Penner does not get that as an excuse when all he has shown us in the past couple of months is a player without heart and the will to play like he gives a damn about winning. It is embarrassing. I am embarrassed for him. A player who has a history of … [Read more...]
TOP TEN WAYS L.A. CAN STEAL THE KINGS v. SHARKS SERIES
April 11, 2011 By
10. While the Kings have the puck but unable to get shots on net, David Courtney belts out over the mic "LOS ANGELES GOAL! His 26th goal and 2nd of the game, AN-ZE KOPITAR!" In the ensuing Sharks' confusion, all five Kings drive to the net and bang it home on the third attempt after missing the net two additional times. 9. Terry Murray fakes an epileptic seizure and falls on the ice during the … [Read more...]
SO CAL v. NO CAL. THE LA KINGS DRAW THE SAN JOSE SHARKS IN PLAYOFF ROUND 1
April 10, 2011 By
LA Kings v. San Jose Sharks So Cal v. No Cal The Hockey Gods have humbled the Chicago Blackhawks and put their playoff hope at the mercy of the Dallas Stars v. Minnesota Wild. Out of this, we drew our foes to the north. Excited? I am just glad we made the playoffs and while the prospect of Justin Williams being back for game one does tickle my fan-cy, my expectations are tempered, even … [Read more...]
LA KINGS LAY AN EGG ON SAINT PATRICK’S DAY, LOSE TO THE BLUES 4-0
March 17, 2011 By
If you watched the game, you know that I don't need to write a thing. From the first line to the last, from the suits on the bench to the players on the ice, from goaltending to defense to the morons in the crowd who booed this team, tonight was an utter failure. A failure to prepare the team, the failure of a team to play with anything that resembled talent and drive, a failure of the fan base … [Read more...]
LA KINGS POST GAME: ANZE KOPITAR HAT TRICK PROPELS KINGS TO 4-2 VICTORY
March 12, 2011 By
Loved it. This game and last, the LA Kings have looked like a different team. Feet moving on the powerplay, quick tape to tape passes and, with limited exceptions, nothing stood stationary along the half boards. Even when they did not convert, the team had quality scoring chances. Add an already solid defense and a surging number two goaltender in Jonathan Bernier and LA Kings' fans received a … [Read more...]
WESTGARTH IN, RICHARDSON OUT, KISS MY GRITS
March 11, 2011 By
If you haven't heard, Terry Murray believes the Columbus Blue Jackets are a gritty team. Gritty. As in full of grit. What is grit? Richie played well. I liked his game in Detroit, and we moved him up, in the latter part of the game, to be able to shut that game down. He did a good job for us. We need Westgarth’s presence. They’ve got a gritty lineup, and I just think that it’s … [Read more...]
KINGS, DUCKS, SWANS & INSANITY – AN LA/ANA GAME PREVIEW… SORT OF
February 23, 2011 By
So I just saw Darren Aronofsky's Black Swan. Liked it. Been around the ballet for a while (blame my female), so the insane psychosis is not too shocking for me. Got me thinking. A duck is just a retarded swan. Malformed. Malnourished. Something went awry in the genetic line. It would be like an entire race of little people with half-brains evolving from humans. If such a thing … [Read more...]
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