A beauty no doubt, though with a lot less blood. … [Read more...]
SO, I HAD THIS HORRIBLE DREAM…
October 30, 2009 By
Last game in November. We have lost the first 12 games, each in the shootout.During game 13 against Chicago, third period with 10 minutes left, the following discussion takes place: Jim Fox: "Bob, Terry Murray appears to have developed some sort of nervous tick. His head keeps jerking sideways toward his right shoulders while his right eye twitches. He is muttering something to himself...Bob, can … [Read more...]
PREGAME: KINGS VS. LUONGO-LESS CANUCKS
October 29, 2009 By
Tonight at Staples Center the Los Angeles Kings take on the severely depleted Vancouver Canucks. The Canuckleheads are without Daniel Sedin, Sami Salo, Pavol Demitra, Ryan Johnson, Jannik Hansen, most likely Kyle Wellwood, and most pleasantly for the Kings, star goalie Roberto Luongo. Andrew Raycroft will get the start in Luongo's absence. Personally, I am happiest than Daniel Sedin is … [Read more...]
SHARKS SQUEAK OUT VICTORY AGAINST KINGS IN SHOOTOUT
October 28, 2009 By
Kings have won different types of games this season. Want a high scoring game? You got it. Want a low scoring one? No problem. Comebacks? Got that too. Win in overtime? Come on, give me a challenge! Heart wrenching leads given up but still hanging on to win? Piece of cake. Low scoring 1-1 affairs that end up in a shootout only to win it in the sixth round? Ahhhh...maybe next time. The Kings … [Read more...]
SCUDERI FINED, NOT SUSPENDED
October 26, 2009 By
Kings defenseman Rob Scuderi has been fined by the NHL for his missed hip check on Blue Jacket, Jason Chimera. The amount is not known but I am betting between $5,000.00 to $10,000.00. Scuderi was asked what he thought about the fine. He responded "well...I guess the kids won't be getting presents at Christmas this year." He didn't say that. Try to keep up. No official word on whether Derek … [Read more...]
CONFIDENCE. AN INTANGIBLE WAYNE SIMMONDS POSSSESSES IN SPADES
October 25, 2009 By
Los Angeles Kings right wing, Wayne Simmonds, was asked to fill in on the first line for injured forward Justin Williams. Terry Murray's decision was helped along with a tip by General Manager, Dean Lombardi. That tells you that both the coach and management are pretty happy with Wayne's play. Wayne's play tells Murray and Lombardi that they made the right choice. Our second year player has … [Read more...]
NHL LEADING SCORER ANZE KOPITAR GIVES COYOTES COMEUPPANCE
October 24, 2009 By
Superstition. It's deviance unmercifully inflicts terror upon a fan base. Tonight, the Los Angeles Kings gave superstition a big middle finger as they held on until the dying seconds to fend off the Phoenix Coyotes in a hard fought 5-3 victory. A truly bipolar game, the game ebbed and flowed between the two teams throughout each period. The Coyotes controlled most of the play in the first … [Read more...]
PREGAME: KINGS SEEK REVENGE ON COYOTES
October 24, 2009 By
As the Los Angeles Kings look over the faces on the Phoenix Coyotes' bench, they will see two things. First they will see the Western Conference's second best team. This will be but a fleeting image. The lasting picture in their minds will be a much harsher one, the visage of humiliation. The Kings lost their season opener to the Coyotes in a performance so awful, one would have thought TWA … [Read more...]
A $1.8 MILLION DOLLAR WHISKEY SIGNING
October 23, 2009 By
Davis Drewiske (hereinafter "Whiskey") has signed for 3 years, $600,000.00 per. Why is that an excellent signing? Timing. Dean Lombardi has recognized that last season and, thus far, this one, Whiskey has shown himself as an intelligent and hard working defenseman. Nothing about him stands out but nothing has to. This 6'2", 222 pound, 24 year old has a big frame, skates well, is able to find … [Read more...]
VIDEO: 3 GREAT ANZE KOPITAR GOALS
October 23, 2009 By
When it comes to containing Anze Kopitar, it turns out, all defensemen are created equal. … [Read more...]
ANZE KOPITAR’S HAT TRICK SHINES BRIGHTEST OVER STARS
October 22, 2009 By
In his rookie year, Anze Kopitar's play started a hockey religion. A zealous fan gathered "disciples" and began the Kopitarian following. Number 11 stormed the league. His faithful did all but graffiti his image throughout Los Angeles...or did they? Tonight, Anze Kopitar, in his role as a hockey god, was resurrected. He scored not one, not two but a hat trick. His first took Stephane Robidas … [Read more...]
PREGAME: STARS ALIGN FOR ANOTHER WHOOPING
October 22, 2009 By
The Los Angeles Kings have not played since embarrassing the Dallas Stars in front of their home crowd on Monday. Tonight they take on the Stars again, this time at home, in an effort to get their second winning streak of the season underway. The Stars will be playing their 3rd game in 4 nights. After losing to the Kings, the Stars beat the Anaheim Ducks by a score of 4-2 last night as … [Read more...]
A PICTURE OF TRIFECTION
October 19, 2009 By
Yes, I know trifection is not a word... it's two! And this picture sums it up (courtesy of TSN) - I have a feeling we'll be seeing this picture a lot over the next several years. Here's the LA Kings News Game Story … [Read more...]
LOS ANGELES KINGS FLY HIGH BACK TO STAPLES WITH VICTORY OVER DALLAS STARS
October 19, 2009 By
We panicked. We complained. We self loathed like a Jew sneaking a pig in a blanket at a Yom Kippur service. Then the Kings told the fans in so many plays to shut the hell up. While the fans may have missed Alexander Frolov tonight, but the Los Angeles Kings did not. The Stars were missing Mike Modano, Jere Lehtinen, and Steve Ott. Hefty losses, but the Kings were not about to pull any … [Read more...]
FOR THE SAKE OF PERSPECTIVE
October 19, 2009 By
I know this is old news now, but I read too many scathing remarks about Justin Williams and his apparent sole responsibility in giving up the short handed goal to Rick Nash against the Columbus Blue Jackets the other day. Take a look at this video. Notice that Smyth makes the wrong play along the boards at the first freeze frame, choosing to try and control the puck as well as stop up to … [Read more...]
PREGAME: FROLOV VS. RICHARDS
October 19, 2009 By
While the Los Angeles Kings are taking on the Dallas Stars tonight on the road, Alexander Frolov and Brad Richards will have to play chess together if they want to see some action. Richards is out with a groin injury and Frolov will sit with a bad case of doghouse stink. The turbulent river is flowing freely after Frolov's errant pass to Jason Chimera broke the dam. Murray is upset with … [Read more...]
QUOTES THAT NEVER WERE
October 18, 2009 By
I have a problem. I am all too aware that what players and coaches tell the media may not be respresentative of how they actually feel or handle themselves in the locker room. While it is too much to ask to expect unabated and honest specificity in words from a team, I do believe there is something to read in to themes of speech. Here are some quotes after yesterday's loss to the Columbus Blue … [Read more...]
BLUE JACKETS STING KINGS
October 17, 2009 By
A few days ago Dustin Brown was being hammered for not scoring any goals. Then he finally got one against Detroit. All of a sudden he is the offense. The Los Angeles Kings tested fan loyalty tonight with a sickly 4-1 loss against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Nearly a carbon copy of the effort against the Red Wings, the Kings played a strong first period and then got scared and flat-lined as … [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...]
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