THINGS AREN’T WHAT THEY USED TO BE

“So now, it’s how can I improve this team, and what’s available? And not blow your brains out, as far as throwing around first-rounders or Brayden Schenn or something.”  - Dean Lombardi, March 2010 … Welp.  So much for THAT, I guess.  So much for staying with the plan, so much for being patient, so much for staying the course, so much for letting the nucleus of the team grow … [Read more...]

KINGS @ BUFFALO SABRES GAME PREVIEW

One word.  Defense. Two words.  Goals Against. Three words.  Play better defense. I could add a fourth, but then I'd have to start cursing and it's just to early for that kind of noise. So, with defense in mind, are any more words really necessary? Well, maybe, offense.  But only because Ryan Miller is tending net for the enemy.  Not only is Miller one of … [Read more...]

HEY LOKI, IT WAS FUN

NHL stint #1 for Andrei Loktionov has come to an end. Today "Loki" was assigned to the Manchester Monarchs. The Kings skated in practice with Scott Parse on the first line, a good sign for an imminent return of the projected top 6 winger. Ponikarovsky is not at practice... but we don't know why.  My guess is he is not going to Manchester.  I know, a real shot in the dark. Hard to say … [Read more...]

NEW CONTRACT FOR NOLAN, NEW NUMBERS FOR OTHERS

Helene Elliott tweeted that the Kings signed Scribe's heartthrob Jordan Nolan to a 3 year entry level contract.  While Nolan was going to play in Manchester with or without an NHL contract, this means that the Kings can call Nolan up to play for Los Angeles at will. Also, for those youngsters who just made the roster, they get their regular jersey numbers back. Loktionov goes from 48 to … [Read more...]

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