I've always wondered about those Colorado teams from the early 2000s, the ones that kicked our asses throughout the regular seasons and twice ended our playoff dreams. Did their fans hate the Kings as much as I vehemently hated their team? I don't have to wonder anymore. No, they didn't. Because they walked away with the series wins. Hello, St. Louis Blues, meet your 2000-2002 Colorado … [Read more...]
Kings Beat Stars 4-2 in Regulation (not a typo)…
April 21, 2013 By 20 Comments
Incompetent. That is what the refs and linesmen were tonight. A high stick that was actually called by the linesman (unless he lifted his arm to smell his pit) and which should have resulted in a whistle the moment the Stars touched the puck. A phantom interference call on Trevor Lewis where Lewis stopped and the Stars' player (whose name isn't important enough to remember) skated into … [Read more...]
As I Sit Here Naked, Thinking About Matt Greene…
April 18, 2013 By
Like the rumble of 570 horses beneath the hood. A smooth Aberlour, 16 year, neat. A right cross that lands flush on the jaw. And a woman who keeps her motor clean. I love Matt Greene. Surly called for boots projecting on asses. What we got was a terrific game and exactly what I needed after a 14 hour work day. First, the opponents. Actually, fuck the opponents, let's talk about … [Read more...]
Columbus @ Kings – Can Of Whoop Ass, Opened
April 18, 2013 By
Matt Greene, folks. Matt motherfucking Greene. The guy who, two years ago, many complained about for the exact same reasons they now complain about Robyn Regehr, has overwhelmed the fandom with brutality and a toughness only Rob Scuderi can match, making them all but forget about his poor foot speed and average passing. I don't believe its been confirmed that he is playing tonight, but it looks … [Read more...]
Unpopular Opinions About Regehr, Toffoli, Penner and Other Shit That May Piss You Off
April 1, 2013 By
"Warrior". We have used it in the past and I openly affixed it to Willie Mitchell before we first signed him and demanded we do so. Robyn Regehr...yeah, it's not coming to me. Look, I didn't start following hockey 4 years ago. It's been 3 decades. So go fuck yourself with the "but he's exactly what we need", "he's a defensive defenseman", "Greene and Mitchell are out", "my pussy hurts", I know … [Read more...]
The Willie Mitchell – Matt Greene Domino Effect on Defense and Offense
February 16, 2013 By
Willie Mitchell and Matt Greene are the bookends of our defense. Two defensive defensemen, one in the top pairing (with Voynov) and the other at the bottom (with Martinez, who is now also on IR). But what about their impact on the team? From D through the neutral zone to O. Willie Mitchell clears the front of the net. Matt Greene guards the crease with his size and strength. Their absence = … [Read more...]
Up Yours Superbowl – Let’s Talk About L.A. Kings and Western Conference Hockey
February 3, 2013 By
Do you know what I hate about football? Everything. Every fucking thing about this sport. It's not just because I am a hockey fanatic. It's because football is a fraud. You see, baseball at least calls itself America's pastime. Baseball therefore has the integrity to admit it is designed for lazy fucks who sit around and get fatter on hotdogs and beer while watching grown men throw a ball … [Read more...]
Muzzin’s Demons. A Second Look at Jake.
January 27, 2013 By
Who is Jake Muzzin? Not the player you see today but the boy he was, his trials, journey and the man he is trying to become. Jake's career nearly ended before it began. He had two herniated discs surgically repaired in his lower back in 2005. He didn't play much the following season but appeared back on track in 2007 when he resumed play for the OHL Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds. The … [Read more...]
Lubomir Visnovsky Wants to Retain His Anaheim Ducks Stench of Ignorance and Failure
July 23, 2012 By
While Surly is busy figuring out if he is apathetic, ecstatic, inebriated or magnetic, there is some fun news to report regarding our old friend, Cookies Visnovsky. You all recall we sent Lubo to frozen Alberta and Oilers country in exchange for now L.A. Kings Stanley Cup Champions, Jarret Stoll and Matt Greene. Both players were huge for us in the Stanley Cup Championship playoff run (I just … [Read more...]
LA Kings @ New Jersey Devils Stanley Cup Finals Game 2 Open Forum – The More Things Change
June 2, 2012 By
Oh, game two of the Stanley Cup Finals, is that it? The Kings are up 1-0 on the road you say? Tonight they could go home to Los Angeles up 2-0... For the fourth time in a row? Fascinating. A guy could get used to this. So much has been written (finally) about the Kings. Both teams had jitters this, the ice was crappy that. Kovalchuk WILL be better. OK, so will Doughty. The Devils will make … [Read more...]
“Systems” Exist & “Stats Are For Bird Watchers”?
March 10, 2012 By
From Matt Greene via Hammond talking about Darryl Sutter's system changes: “No. He’s not doing anything that we haven’t seen over the course of our entire lives. When you’re at this level, it shouldn’t matter what system you’re playing. You’ve played everything, coming up to this point, so you should be able to adjust and you should be able to adapt to it. All our forwards, first … [Read more...]
Quick Lays An Egg, Kings Hatch Five Goals
March 6, 2012 By
"Phew." Jonathan Quick's word after the final horn sounded. "Fuck yeah!" My words after the final horn sounded. That was nerve racking, eh? By my count, if this game had, er, goaltending, we would have won 2-1. Scribe's three stars: 3. Matt Greene 2. Drew Doughty 1. Justin Williams Honorable mention to Slava Voynov. What a gem this kid has been. On February 27, I … [Read more...]
Video: The Fame Makers With Richards, Kopitar, Doughty & Greene
January 27, 2012 By
The boys at Funny Or Die did this video for the fans. They sent it to me to share. Click on the link and enjoy. I chuckled. … [Read more...]
Due Droughty and Ol’ Yeller
January 8, 2012 By
Our reader, Tom, brings you this article. It's the second he has written for S&S and we look forward to many more. “I don’t really know much about him. I heard he’s a bit of a yeller and I think that’s a good thing.” That was Droughty’s quote before Sutter arrived, which Due spat out between claps for the birthday kid at a Chuck-E-Cheese off-day arcade day. This was probably … [Read more...]
I Feel Guilty & Conflicted About Matt Greene
October 26, 2011 By
It started in the playoffs last season. Well, probably before then, but the subconscious voice arrived at the conscious during game one. At first, I chalked it up to my own insecurities. I was being silly and immature. What do you mean you are falling out of love with Matt Greene? What has he ever failed to do for you? He is a provider. He is a protector. He is an inspiration. He came here when … [Read more...]
Rob Scuderi Is A Funny Guy
October 13, 2011 By
As I read this article from fellow blogger, The Mayor, I had flashbacks of... Tommy DeVito: You mean, let me understand this cause, ya know maybe it's me, I'm a little fucked up maybe, but I'm funny how, I mean funny like I'm a clown, I amuse you? I make you laugh, I'm here to fuckin' amuse you? What do you mean funny, funny how? How am I funny? … [Read more...]
Let’s Talk About Hickey, Muzzin, Voynov And, My Man Crush, Brandon Kozun
September 17, 2011 By
Thomas Hickey told Rich Hammond today, "I want to make this team really bad." I laughed out loud. Kids today, gotta love them. He of course meant he badly wants to make this team. The question I ask is this - if not now, when? Hickey was a 2007 draft pick. He is on the last season of his contract. While "defensemen take longer" (a cliché made for Hickey), at some point you have to decide if this … [Read more...]
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