Per your source of choice, Simon Gagne is a Philadelphia Flyer once more. The Kings get a conditional pick in return. The Kings get a fourth round pick (one that previously belonged to Phoenix) if the Flyers miss the playoffs. If they make the playoffs, the Kings get Philly's third rounder. Despite some fantastic play from our old friends Brayden Schenn, who is having a breakout year much to … [Read more...]
That Darryl Sutter is a Pretty Smart Hockey Guy
February 3, 2013 By
From Rich Hammond John Hoven Jon Rosen: On Justin Williams and veteran forwards: Sometimes, he just has to slow it down a little bit. Simon goes in and out during games. It’s an issue with two or three of our older guys. They can’t go in or out during games, or else we’re better off playing younger guys that are learning it. The whole thing – and again, I’m not singling Gagne or Willie … [Read more...]
I’m In A Bad Mood And It’s Mostly Surly’s Fault…
January 3, 2012 By
I went to bed in a bad mood. I woke up in a bad mood. I went to work and came home...in the same mood. Simon Gagne is out with his 23rd concussion. Maybe it's his fourth or his second with two previous aggravations compiled on the first. Whatever. He's had a shit load of concussions since 2007. He is out indefinitely, we are not hearing mother sutting jack about his status (which is nearly always … [Read more...]
It’s Con…A Con…Shit.
December 27, 2011 By
From the Canadian Press via TSN. LOS ANGEGLES, Calif. -- Los Angeles Kings forward Simon Gagne is not travelling with the team on its upcoming two-game road trip due to an upper body injury. The team confirmed Tuesday that the 31-year-old veteran will remain in L.A. and is expected to be placed on injured reserve within 24 hours. Kings officials would not confirm that Gagne is … [Read more...]
Jack Johnson’s “Something Different” & Offensive Zone Options
December 9, 2011 By
Our friend, The Mayor, gave us the following from Jack Johnson after the 4-2 loss to the Minnesota Wild. I have said that Justin Williams is the one player I want to interview. His history tells me he is a candid player and would stay away from the same tired clichés. Jack Johnson would have been my second choice. His interviews have led me to believe he is not shy about expressing his opinions … [Read more...]
Open Forum: Kings vs. Sharks, Measuring Stick, Butch & Sundance Reunite
November 28, 2011 By
As Magic had Kareem, Gretzky had Kurri (and Messier), Lemieux had Jagr, Mike Richards is Butch Cassidy to Simon Gagne's Sundance Kid. They were made for each other. I have looked forward to these two playing together since Gagne's signing. I am not even annoyed Justin Williams is not playing right wing. It takes Terry Murray longer, but he may eventually get there. Despite Murray's … [Read more...]
Kings’ New Blood, Young Blood Spill Ducks’ Blood
November 17, 2011 By
Thrilling until the end. The box score tonight tells a tale that Dean Lombardi wrote. Richards scores two goals. Gagne dominates with a beautiful goal and a better assist. Andrei Loktionov gets an assist. Slava Voynov gets a goal and an assist. Kopitar scores the game winner. Tonight was a game for the new guys in King town, capped off by the best hockey player in California. For a while … [Read more...]
Kings vs. Coyotes Game Day Open Forum – Gain A Doughty, Lose A Gagne
October 29, 2011 By
Damn it. Simon Gagne is out. He is injured. The injury is undisclosed. He is day-to-day. Color me annoyed. The LA Kings may skate, as reported, like this: Penner-Kopitar-Williams Parse-Richards-Brown Richardson-Stoll-Hunter Clifford-Lewis-Moreau I have no opinion on those lines. I am sure we could play mad scientist and move names around but none of it means much if the boys pick up … [Read more...]
Hey, Jealousy
October 19, 2011 By
Truth be told, I don’t have much to complain about. All told, I’ve been dealt a pretty fair hand. I was never much of an athlete while young, but I move around without pain while all my jock friends are nursing their old sports injuries that prevent them from living a complete life. Financially, I am better off than some, worse off than others, but there are no possessions that I covet, no … [Read more...]
Kings Fist Blues 5-0
October 18, 2011 By
We could have played better at both ends of the ice. However, the difference between the game tonight and what we saw far too often last season was exactly what you see above. The Kings had some good scoring chances...and they buried them. There is a lot to talk about. Is the chemistry developing between Mike Richards and Dustin Brown? Did you jump out of your seat when Kings Richards made … [Read more...]
Surly & Scribe’s L.A. Kings Season Preview – The Top 6
September 15, 2011 By
Last night we got our first taste of Kings' hockey with the rookie game versus Phoenix. Camp starts on Saturday. We are back on Staples Center ice in less than a week. Do we know our Kings? Well sure we do, to an extent, but with so many new faces, some surprises are certainly in store. Bobby already took care of the defensemen. That leaves the forwards, which we will break up into top … [Read more...]
Let’s Visit Rory Boylen Of The Hockey News
July 7, 2011 By
Here is the THN article on the winners and losers of free agency. Here is his quote on the Kings. LOSERS Los Angeles Kings A year after missing out on Ilya Kovalchuk, the Kings were once more passed over by the season’s biggest free agent. That may be a good thing, given the immense dollars and nonsense invested in the deals, but the fact remains the on-the-cusp Kings had to settle yet … [Read more...]
ANALYZING SIMON GAGNE’S HISTORY OF INJURY
July 3, 2011 By
If it weren't for Simon Gagne's long and storied history of injuries, Scribe would be joining my cow in it's journey over the moon instead of simmering slowly like a kabob about to burn on the spit. Simon's propensity for frailty is certainly nothing to ignore, but let us examine exactly what these injuries were. As we know, there are several types of injury prone players. You have your … [Read more...]
A LOKI DREAM DEFERRED – KINGS SIGN SIMON GAGNE 2 YEARS $3.5 MILLION CAP HIT
July 2, 2011 By
And just like that, probably as I was pressing publish on my Richards-Loktionov-Brown dream, the Kings turned around and sign former 40 goal scoring left winger Simon Gagne. I'm over the moon, even if my dream is deferred by a year or two (or until Murray demotes Penner). Gagne, when healthy is a fantastically talented GOAL SCORING winger. This guy can snipe with the best of them. He can play … [Read more...]
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