You can debate the importance of the captaincy in the NHL and hear persuasive arguments from each side. It is simply a question of perspective. Some place little importance in the C and proclaim it to be nothing more than a letter. Others believe the C has a limited place when the troops need rallying and leadership on the ice, especially in times of adversity. There are those who declare the … [Read more...]
L.A. Kings vs. Pittsburgh Penguins Game Preview: Will The Hockey Gods Be Cruel?
November 5, 2011 By
The L.A. Kings have been shut out two consecutive games at home. That has only happened twice before. The L.A. Kings have never been shut out three consecutive home games. Hello, Pittsburgh Penguins. Aren't the Hockey Gods cruel? Wasn't it just a few games ago that Jonathan Quick set the Kings records for most consecutive shut out minutes? What October gave, November seeks to take … [Read more...]
Scribe’s Thoughts & Tidbits From Around The NHL
October 22, 2011 By
Flames GM, Jay Feaster is...uh...flaming mad. From Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: I’m not going to sit around and wait. There is urgency here. There’s very much a sense of urgency. We kept this group together for a reason this summer. We articulated what that was and articulated to the players. They talked about the need to get off to a good start. We saw what happened last season when you dig … [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...]
RFAs Are Dropping Like Flies – What Does It Say About Drew Doughty?
September 14, 2011 By
I don't believe these are yet "official" but this is what I have read: Zach Bogosian has signed for 2 years, $5 million (though I have also read $5.7 million). That is a $2.5 million dollar cap hit. Tyler Myers signed for 7 years, $38.5 million. That is a $5.5 million dollar cap hit. John Tavares signed for 6 years, $33 million. That is also a $5.5 million dollar cap hit. Brad Marchand … [Read more...]
LA KINGS TRADE PREVIEW: ALES HEMSKY
February 18, 2011 By
Like most well-kept hockey secrets, news of Ales Hemsky's potential or prospective trade to the LA Kings became publicly traded information within a week. Let's get past the who said what to whom when and focus on the player the Edmonton Oilers wish to trade and the Kings may covet. Goals. We need more of them. There are two means to this end. Acquiring a goal scorer (sniper) or a play maker. … [Read more...]
PREGAME: KINGS LOOK TO SNAP PENGUINS ROAD RECORD
November 5, 2009 By
What does penguin taste like? Is it as yummy as duck? The Pittsburgh Penguins make their way to the City of Kings (I don't like the Angels, or Angels in general) tonight with an NHL record 7-0-0 road record to start their Stanley Cup hangover season (UPDATE - Rich Hammond just reported that everyone has been wrong, and the actual NHL record for road wins to start a season is 10-0-0 by Buffalo … [Read more...]
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