...about 5 minutes ago. Then it seemed so obvious. I went through this analysis. The first line is set. Kopitar centers Brown and Smyth. The third line is set. Handzus centers Simmonds and Poni. The second line may be set if Parse is healthy. Assume he is - that means Stoll centers Parse and Williams. That leaves the fourth line. Think wing first. Murray wants a traditional bruising line that … [Read more...]
ANZE KOPITAR, CLASSICALY GASSED
September 26, 2010 By
Yesterday Rich Hammond revealed the top 5 performers for the Kings in physical testing, based on 10 different strata of on and off ice work outs. Those top 5 were, in order, Rich Clune, Dustin Brown, Andrei Loktionov, Kyle Clifford and Justin Williams. This list is intriguing, mostly in that the thought-to-be-diminutive Loktionov ranked third. Forgetting for a moment how truly awesome of a … [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...]
KINGS ROOKIE CAMP VIDEOS – DAY 2
September 12, 2010 By
Before we get to the plethora of moving and jittery images, I want to be up front in that I think this batch pales in comparison to yesterdays viewing. Not as a result of the drills or the prospects themselves, on the contrary I saw a lot of good things out of many players today, and enjoyed the different set of drills the coaches employed. However whereas yesterday's camp took place on the … [Read more...]
SOME PICTURES AND VIDEO FROM ROOKIE CAMP DAY 1
September 11, 2010 By
These were all taken on my phone. Impressive for something that is supposed to be for talking to people, but still kind of crappy. I apologize. I will attempt to bring a real video camera tomorrow if they let me. First up, some photos. My man crush, Kyle Clifford. Brandon Kozun, such a cutey. The Group getting ready for the next drill. And on to video. Since everyone was … [Read more...]
REPORT FROM LA KINGS’ 2010 ROOKIE CAMP, DAY ONE
September 11, 2010 By
As promised, I kept my eyes on specific players on my list and those that our readers requested. Jordan Weal (60), Center Jordan's new last name is "Wheels." This kid can skate. I am not so much referring to top end speed, but the quick first step and acceleration. The scrimmages and break out plays showed me that his is a puck possession game. Jordan stick handles well and once he hits his … [Read more...]
WHO I WILL BE WATCHING AT THE KINGS’ ROOKIE CAMP…
September 10, 2010 By
Here is a roster of the Kings' rookie camp participants. Teubert and Schenn will not be present, as you already know. The players in bold are the ones I am most interested in and will be watching closely. For those who are not able to attend and have a special interest in a player, leave us a comment below and name the one player you would like us to watch closely and about whom to report. We … [Read more...]
VIDEO – KYLE CLIFFORD LIKES TO PUNCH PEOPLE
October 17, 2009 By
Following up on the tease/goof video I posted the other day of Kyle Clifford's fights, here is a longer, more polished version. This video incorporates more of Clifford's fights from last year. Enjoy! … [Read more...]
THE WAITING IS THE HARDEST PART
October 13, 2009 By
By Surly Jacob. Those of us irrationally obsessed with the Los Angeles Kings often track prospects, usually building images in our minds that are typically far beyond who a player is likely to become. We know it. It can get a little out of hand. We do it anyway. But once in a while, a prospect comes along that makes our mouths water. This year, Kyle Clifford is that prospect and … [Read more...]
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