“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:… Read More ›
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The Dutch Perspective: Make No Mistake Where You Are …
… So, on the evening of the Leap Day, and headed into March, I don’t know if there’s much to say here without feeling like a broken record. The same things I’ve said about the lack of scoring all season… Read More ›
You Don’t Have To Convince Me Jack Johnson Sucks For Me To Like Jeff Carter
Since I frothed at the mouth in typeface yesterday, I’ve seen a general trend: Kings’ fans are happy with this deal. As someone who was pronouncedly pissed off when I learned of that deal, let me send a shocker your… Read More ›
Your Reaction & Poll Answers To The Following L.A. Kings For Rick Nash Possibilities…
Please provide your reaction to the following trade scenarios involving the L.A. Kings and Rick Nash. As a side note, Curtis Sanford is on IR with an upper body injury. I bring this up because some of the trade scenarios… Read More ›
Dean Lombardi’s Big Deadline Move
A trade?! Not in the traditional sense. But a roster move has been made. Jarret Stoll has gone to the IR with a lower body injury, which can only mean his uterus is swollen. In his place comes Anze Kopitar’s… Read More ›
What Will Willie Mitchell’s Rumored Extension Mean For The L.A. Kings?
The Mayor has heard it. Matt Barry has heard it. We have heard it. Willie Mitchell is getting an extension soon. He is 35 this April. Spring chicken he is not. He does have a concussion history. He has been… Read More ›
The Manchester Monarchs’ New Year Slump
Nope, no need to adjust your monitors. You can also put down the phone and refrain from calling your local anti-zombie task force. I have indeed risen from the metaphorical grave after a long period of silence, but am very… Read More ›
Steers, Queers & Steve Ott – Dallas Stars @ LA Kings
I was going to edit together a video. It was going to be funny. But I went to a Yoga class last night, came home and then died. Turns out my sore corpse would rather just watch the season premiere… Read More ›
Kings In Columbus – Battle of the Suck
We suck. They suck. Someone will come out sucking a little less this night. Of the last 2 Kings games I have only seen the third period of the one against Dallas. I’ve been busy. Don’t judge me, save it… Read More ›
One Or More L.A. Kings Players May Get Traded Or Waived Before Christmas
I am struggling to wrap my head around one potential scenario – The L.A. Kings sending Andrei Loktionov to Manchester upon Dustin Penner’s return. I just can’t do it. Unless the Kings hate Charlie Sheen (read: Winning!), Dustin Penner has been… Read More ›
Kings’ New Blood, Young Blood Spill Ducks’ Blood
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… Read More ›
Terry Murray Juggles…The Defensive Pairings?
From Hammond: The Kings will have new-look defensive pairs tomorrow against Anaheim, as Drew Doughty pairs with Jack Johnson, Willie Mitchell pairs with Slava Voynov and Rob Scuderi pairs with Matt Greene. Terry Murray said he liked the familiarity that Mitchell and Voynov… Read More ›
The Rookie Factor
There’s just something special about rookies. They capture the hearts of fans more easily than grizzled veterans. Perhaps we expect less of them and thus are elated when they deliver goods that we never planned on ordering. Maybe we just… Read More ›
Some Thoughts From Early In The Season
Yes, I know it’s early, and drawing any conclusions from what we are seeing is a fool’s errand, but I just want to make a few observations. Is it just me, or has Jack Johnson become a true number one… Read More ›
Is It Too Early To Call A Playoff Matchup?
I refuse to believe that I was the only one watching this game tonight muttering to myself “we’re gonna play these guys in the first or second round this year.” Perhaps it’s just wishful thinking, since after two games, the… Read More ›