We're at the mixing room. No Nick and Daryl but we don't come for them. We come for the overpriced drinks and average service. After that first period, I thought this would be another 6 goal game. I am a little disappointed. The Kings have been so relentless with the lead (we play a more aggressive offensive game with the lead than without most of the time) that this whole sitting back and … [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...]
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...]
3 and 7 = History Sucks. Hangovers / 2 Polls
January 25, 2013 By
That's the Boston Bruins' record last season for the month of October. One of their wins was in a shootout. They lost 3 out of their first 4 games. They then went on a tear the following month...and you know the rest. While I still blame Surly for last night's loss, looking back at team records after a Stanley Cup victory does lend credence to the hangover theory. I got 2 … [Read more...]
Bad Penner. Bad, Bad Penner.
January 9, 2013 By
ANAHEIM – Looking fit and trim with his salt-and-pepper beard already in playoff form, Scott Niedermayer was right at home on the Anaheim Ice surface with a bunch of familiar faces around him. Even Dustin Penner was wearing, of all things, a red Ducks practice sweater while skating with Ryan Getzlaf, Corey Perry and Teemu Selanne. Was this a mini-reunion of sorts for the 2007 Stanley Cup … [Read more...]
Let’s Say You Have The Stanley Cup for One Day…Who Would You Disappoint?
August 12, 2012 By
The expression "you can't please everybody" sure as hell applies when you win the Stanley Cup. First, some chick gets hell-bent out of shape on Twitter with Dustin Brown so I step in and give her a rash of shit for her adolescent behavior with some of my own...for those looking for a link, I have none for you. It's at least a month old. If you followed me on Twitter, you would already know what … [Read more...]
Video and Poll: Which Is Your Favorite Goal of the L.A. Kings Stanley Cup Run?
July 2, 2012 By
I wanted to narrow it down to 6. Is one of these your favorite or do you have another? First the videos, then the poll. … [Read more...]
1,937 Ways To Say We Love The L.A. Kings And You
June 18, 2012 By
September 12, 2009, at 10:54 pm, Surly & Scribe were born. The idea grew from my frustration with message boards and blogs that filtered or censored passion and content and the need for an outlet that allowed me to offer both without limitations. I found a like-minded writing partner in Jacob who I met on HFBoards and shared a common thread in my fervor. The idea had no long-term vision beyond … [Read more...]
We’re Going To The Cup Finals – Reflection on The Game, The Airport And Video
May 23, 2012 By
Has it sunk in for you yet? I'm still in a daze, but a daze with the broadest of smiles worked into the fabric of my face. We're going to the Cup finals. My whole life I've wanted to go meet this team at the airport but I never knew where or when to go and never really had a great reason to since I've had a drivers license. Last night was perfect. The fervor. Watching that overtime with … [Read more...]
LA Kings @ Vancouver Canucks Round 1 Game 2 Open Forum: Shame Imposition
April 13, 2012 By
It's another day. A rainy, miserable day. But this thunder and lightning that beats at my door pales and trembles at the flash and the bang that crashes through my heart. Roars echo, cascading off living room walls and bar urinal stalls as the LA Kings take playoff ice once again in Vancouver. Tonight, the Canucks face the prospect of shame. Shame imposed by our own strong will. Shame … [Read more...]
My Jack Johnson Jersey Is 3-0
March 13, 2012 By
Bobby is currently writing a 'real' post game, but he's taking too long. Since we traded Johnson, my purple and gold Johnson jersey has appeared at every home game. We've won them all. That's all there is to it really. Scribe likes to make fun of me for my superstitions. Ask him about the stupid Duck's orange hat he was wearing. Detroit sucks and my voice hurts. Shoot low, shoot often. … [Read more...]
Your Requisite Jeff Carter Youtube Videos
February 24, 2012 By
It's necessary. It's fun. It might even spur me to write a pleasant article. This just happened what, 3 days ago? Another hat trick. … [Read more...]
The Case For Jeff Carter > Rick Nash
February 20, 2012 By
I've stayed pretty quiet on this whole Rick Nash to the LA Kings hubbub, partially because Scribe is spasming out far more than our quota of trade speculation posts but mostly because I haven't really settled on a feeling about trading for Nash. My general thoughts have been that no trade will rectify what ails the Kings but also that this team needs a bit of a core shakeup. I've been warming to … [Read more...]
The Flyers Want To Trade James van Riemsdyk To L.A.? Color Me Curious
February 17, 2012 By
James van Riemsdyk. Surly has been slow with the uptake around the league but I think even he knows who van Riemsdyk is. Let's recap. 2007 draft, 2nd overall. I remember that draft. Every Kings fan remembers that draft, the "Hickey draft." Turning 23 in May. Like it. 6'3", 200 pounds. Dig it. Left wing...let me double check that. Yes, left wing. Love it. A $4.25 million dollar … [Read more...]
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