From Lisa Dillman of the L.A. Times The Stanley Cup champion Kings took care of another bit of housekeeping -- an important one -- by finalizing the contract extensions of General Manager Dean Lombardi, Coach Darryl Sutter and executive Luc Robitaille on Friday morning. Lombardi also holds the title of team president and Robitaille is the team's president in charge of business … [Read more...]
A Love For The Ages
September 9, 2012 By
This coming Wednesday, Scribe and I have our photo scheduled to be taken with the Stanley Cup. As the rest of you season ticket holders know, the Kings have secured two days for those of us who have committed our wallets and time to every home game to take a professional picture with sports most coveted prize. Wednesday is not far away. But it's too far away. When at 9pm last I read that the … [Read more...]
Luc Robitaille – Lunch With A Legend At Morton’s The Steakhouse
November 18, 2011 By
On Wednesday, November 16, Morton’s The Steakhouse in Los Angeles hosted a special lunch with L.A. Kings living legend, iconic left wing, arguably the most popular player in team history and, to us long time L.A. Kings fans, “lucky”, Luc Robitaille. Max Kellerman and Mark Willard of 710 ESPN asked the questions. Morton’s extended to me an invitation to cover the event, which was an … [Read more...]
Three L.A. Kings Related Events Coming Up & A Funny, Strange & Disturbing Story
November 11, 2011 By
First up, Tip A King, 2011. That's this Sunday, right? I think so. I am not into autographs but if a player is there, I am there, there is a pen sitting around and something to sign, then yeah, sure, I'll drink a beer while someone else gets an autograph. Next up, a fun one - Morton's The Steakhouse in downtown (735 South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, 90017; 213-553-4566) has partnered with … [Read more...]
Is The Drew Doughty Impasse Really About Don Meehan’s Ego?
September 16, 2011 By
Don Meehan is one of the most successful sports agents out there. In the hockey world, he is "The Don". He has likely made enough money to last him 5 lavish lifetimes. When you make that kind of money, you sometimes (not always) develop a condition called a "God complex". That is one who believes themselves omnipotent and, symbolically of course, omnipresent. The ego grows the size of a small … [Read more...]
TWO LA KINGS’ FANS IN THE SHARK TANK
April 17, 2011 By
“Bring me those LA Kings’ fans!" the burly San Jose Airport TSA security officer yelled out to the deliberate snap of his rubber glove. He wore a villainous smile as my friend Marc and I, with jerseys donned in full glory, made our way through the security check point toward the imminent full body scan. Only twelve hours before, we celebrated a 4-0 victory that tied our first round playoff … [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...]
ROBITAILLE SIGNS EXTENSION WITH KINGS
October 11, 2010 By
From nhl.com: The Los Angeles Kings announced Monday that they have agreed to a multi-year extension with Hall of Famer Luc Robitaille, who is club's President of Business Operations. In addition, the Kings announced Chris McGowan been promoted to Chief Operating Officer. Robitaille is in his fourth season with the Kings as President of Business Operations and Alternate Governor. He began … [Read more...]
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