Per whatever source you feel like looking up, Andrei Loktionov was granted his request today when he was traded to the New Jersey Devils in exchange for the Devils 5th round draft pick. I have mixed feelings on this deal. I do believe that Loktionov is worth, or will be worth in the near future, much more than a 5th round pick (perhaps not coincidentally, it was in the 5th round that the Kings … [Read more...]
Since There Is Nothing New, Here Is Something Old
September 28, 2012 By
Today you are supposed to be packing for a weekend in Vegas. You are supposed to be hopping on the party bus, or jumping in the car, or standing in the security line at LAX. You are supposed to be excited for Frozen Fury. Instead, you're pissed. It's just another Friday, just another weekend. You may still be going to Vegas. I'm sure many Kings fans will be there as months ago hotels and … [Read more...]
Quisp and Fat Chicks. What They Have in Common with Cam Jannsen
July 12, 2012 By
Our blogging buddy, Quisp, wrote about the Cam Jannsen video that has since been taken down on YouTube. A certain section of that video spoke of fat broads. I am unsure how Quisp did this but he somehow interpreted the whole damn thing as Jannsen calling the L.A. Kings a fat broad that he regrets "banging" (Jannsen's words). From Quisp: Let’s break it down. The Devils, I guess, are Cam Janssen … [Read more...]
New Jersey Devils @ LA Kings Stanley Cup Finals Game 6 – I’m Glad You’re Worried
June 11, 2012 By
Tonight is game 6. Tonight one of two things will happen. Either the Devils will cross over the threshold to challenge the Titan of fate and history, or the Kings will reach up with arms outstretched to shake the Titan's hand. The prospects of the great unknown stand before us, you are worried and I am glad. I am glad you're worried about this game... Because it will force you to remember that … [Read more...]
LA Kings @ New Jersey Devils Stanley Cup Finals Game 5 Open Forum – No Big Deal
June 9, 2012 By
Pressure? Never heard of it. The Kings could win the Stanley Cup tonight. They could not. A lesson learned is not a lesson forgotten and expectations necessitate meting of strategy. That strategy is simple. Play together, but loose. Not to force the offense, but to allow it to come. To contain in defense, instead of stretching in retreat. Nothing new. Nothing tired. Something true. The … [Read more...]
New Jersey Devils @ LA Kings Stanley Cup Finals Game 4 – Climax
June 6, 2012 By
Let our forecheck be fierce. Our defense sound, our goalie swift. May our hits bruise bodies, our passes touch tape and our shots tickle twine. Let our cheers be echoed through the ages. Prayers heard and answered. Let the dynasty begin. Tonight we win the Stanley Cup. In the name of the Captain, the Son of Philly and the Holy Goalie. Amen. Glory be to the Captain, And to the Son of … [Read more...]
New Jersey Devils @ LA Kings Stanley Cup Finals Game 3 Open Forum – One For The Money
June 4, 2012 By
The Kings and I are back in Los Angeles. We have brought with us two more road wins for you. I also bring warnings from Hell / Newark. There will be much fanfare by the NHL before the game and with it, the hockey gods will perform temptations. Enjoy what you may, but be wary, there will be people with TVs strapped to their backs. You will be drawn to them, but stay away my friends, stay far … [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...]
A Surly Time Three Thousand Miles From Home
May 31, 2012 By
I can't say I woke up early today, or pleasantly. This was the nice bruised lump I found below my left knee in the morning. That would be where my knee slammed into the arm rest when I flew out of my seat as Kopi put the puck past Brodeur. I didn't feel it last night because of the excitement...and the beer. The wavering nausea that only went away at about 3pm was a small price for a fantastic … [Read more...]
Los Angeles Kings @ New Jersey Devils Stanley Cup Finals Game 1 Open Forum – Bow Thee Heads, Relish Thy Day
May 30, 2012 By
Hello folks. Men. Women. Boys. Girls. Kings fans. We are gathered here today because we share a mind, a common coalescence of swelling pride, immutable thrill and overwhelming anticipation. For we, my friends, my bothers and sisters, my amassed lovers of puck, we watch tonight as our very own Los Angeles Kings take the ice in game one of the Stanley Cup Finals. Let's savor that, The … [Read more...]
The Final Battle – Los Angeles Kings vs New Jersey Devils for Lord Stanley’s Cup
May 27, 2012 By
This is an article I am proud to write. A preview of the Stanley Cup Finals. An observation, speculation and evaluation of the two teams to have toppled their Conference. Two teams that have proven better than the rest. Two teams who will bare their hockey hearts and souls to each other, leave blood oxidized, sweat glistening and tears either joyous or sorrowful, embedded within Staples' ice … [Read more...]
The Expected & The Unexpected Of Round Two
May 4, 2012 By
Now that my head swims less in liquor and more in reason, albeit slightly nauseous reason, I want to reflect a bit on what we've seen so far, not just in this Kings/Blues series, but around the NHL in round two of the 2012 playoffs. Starting back East, lines of superiority are being blurred, as they often are so wonderfully in the post season. Washington goes toe to toe with New York and New … [Read more...]
Poor Greg Wyshynski, Rich Zach Parise
January 31, 2012 By
Surly and I like Greg Wyshynski. He is a good writer and runs a successful website for Yahoo Sports' Puck Daddy that has the more than occasional sense of humor and doesn't always take itself too seriously. Hey, anyone who gives Ryan Lambert a job has to enjoy laughing and be playing with someone else's money. As far as we can tell, Greg has one glaring character flaw and that is his undying … [Read more...]
Fanning The L.A. Kings & New Jersey Devils Trade Talks
November 21, 2011 By
We didn't start them. Someone else did. The rumor is that the L.A. Kings and New Jersey Devils have recently been in trade talks and scouts from each team has visited the other. A little background: Ilya Kovalchuk has a poetically appropriate $6.66 million dollar cap hit. Do you know what he will make in actual salary for the next 5 seasons? $11 million followed by $11.3, $11.3, … [Read more...]
Shut Out? Shit!
October 25, 2011 By
Ask me which LA Kings player had a good game and I would pause...I may not be able to give you a single name. Ask me who played like they were hung over or nursing a case of the sucks and I would reply, "you want the whole list or just the top 10?" That was garbage. The Kings played the part of refuse for the better part of the second period. By the time they showed up in the third, it was … [Read more...]
The Enemy Speaks – Post Game Via New Jersey Devils’ Bloggers
October 13, 2011 By
That goaltender Martin Brodeur “tweaked” his right shoulder in tonight’s 2-1 shootout win over the Los Angeles Kings wasn’t necessarily a good thing for the Devils, but in one way Brodeur’s injury helped them. The extended stoppage in play that occurred while medical trainer Rich Stinziano was looking at Brodeur with 7:57 remaining in the first period became a unofficial timeout for … [Read more...]
L.A. Kings Drop Game To Devils 2-1
October 13, 2011 By
Let's go through what we discussed in the pre game review and what occurred: I look at the LA Kings’ powerplay as a key to tonight’s game. The undisciplined Devils have given up 13 powerplays in the first two games. If we can force them into bad penalties early on and strike with the man advantage, the Devils will be out of their element and forced to take chances. Credit to the Devils … [Read more...]
L.A. Kings vs. New Jersey Devils Game Day Preview
October 13, 2011 By
At 3:30pm, I will head home to watch the puck drop at 4. Today, we play the Devils. Today, we beat the Devils. Any result to the contrary will manifest itself in unproductive and potentially destructive ways. What makes up New Jersey’s team these days? Their top line is future Los Angeles Kings’ left wing, Zach Parise, as well as Patrik Elias and Petr Sykora. I know what you’re asking. … [Read more...]
Devils Try To Guilt Zach Parise Into Staying…It Won’t Work
October 5, 2011 By
When I heard the New Jersey Devils gave the C to Zach Parise, my immediate response was pfft. I then realized what they are doing. It's like an impending breakup. Your chick is hot, real hot. She has breasts that can provide shade for a small boy, a little waist, slender hips, big brown eyes and beautiful lips. She is charming, sweet and has a bachelor's degree in Pilates. There is one problem. … [Read more...]
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