The time for games has ended. The time for foil has begun. Soon begins the Los Angeles Kings adventure into the second round, and beyond. Tonight marks the opening salvo in what I am positive will be as brutal, evenly fought and intense a series as the NHL will see this year. I've been wanting this matchup for a long time. I've waited for it. Now I get my wish. There will be blood. There … [Read more...]
Vancouver Out, St. Louis In – A Real Post Game For A Surreal Game
April 22, 2012 By
Bobby and I just finished recording the podcast, so stay tuned for that very shortly. In the meantime, what a game, what a series! To get the factual out of the way the Kings just moved on to the second round by defeating the Vancouver Canucks in game 5, on their ice, off Jarrett Stoll's overtime winner just 4:27 after regulation had ended. Brad Richardson scored the tying goal in the third … [Read more...]
LA Kings vs St. Louis Blues Open Forum
March 22, 2012 By
There's a light around the corner. It's getting brighter and brighter. But my eyes have been closed. In my dark curmudgeonry hole of work I have dwelled, seeing nary a goal of the Kings' 5 game winning streak. I made it for the last two periods of last week's bitch slapping of Detroit, but otherwise my routine has been to forget to record the game, to frantically call the woman at … [Read more...]
I Forgot To Record The LA Kings @ St. Louis Blues Game – Open Forum
February 3, 2012 By
The Kings embark on an annoyingly long roadtrip tonight, starting with a game against the St. Louis Blues. We've kicked ass against the Blues this year, but we've kicked our own ass often enough for Coach Sutter to implement some interesting line changes tonight. The first line stays the same, the rest get a makeover. Kyle Clifford - Mike Richards - Dustin Penner Brad Richardson - Jarret … [Read more...]
Plus A Bernier, Minus A Fourth Line – Kings @ St. Louis Game Day Thread
November 22, 2011 By
Just when you thought you'd never see Jonathan Bernier in net again, the young should-be would-be stud gets the nod tonight against the St. Louis Blues. Enjoy it, as you may not see him again until close to Christmas. This will be just his 4th start of the season. To boost the mistrusted goaltender's confidence, Murray has saddled him with a 4th line of Moreau-Fraser-Westgarth. Hunter also … [Read more...]
St. Louis Blues Fire Davis Payne & Hire Ken Hitchcock
November 6, 2011 By
Davis Payne has only been the Blues' coach since January of 2010. Payne replaced former LA Kings coach, Andy Murray. The Blues had 6 wins and 7 losses in 13 games. They have missed the playoffs the past two seasons. Who is probably most surprised by this move? The Columbus Blue Jackets. Can you say $%^#&*!! … [Read more...]
The Enemy Speaks: St. Louis Blues Bloggers Lament
October 19, 2011 By
There are games where there’s nothing to say and a ton to say all at the same time. Tonight against LA was one of those games. The Blues played another uninspired, sloppy game against the Kings and paid for it by a healthy margin. It’s the same story from 2010-11 just with a slightly different cast of characters. While you’re likely familiar with what’s plaguing this team, it’s time to … [Read more...]
LA KINGS LAY AN EGG ON SAINT PATRICK’S DAY, LOSE TO THE BLUES 4-0
March 17, 2011 By
If you watched the game, you know that I don't need to write a thing. From the first line to the last, from the suits on the bench to the players on the ice, from goaltending to defense to the morons in the crowd who booed this team, tonight was an utter failure. A failure to prepare the team, the failure of a team to play with anything that resembled talent and drive, a failure of the fan base … [Read more...]
BLUES BLOGGERS SURPRISED AT THEIR OWN WIN
December 17, 2010 By
The Blues may have shown up better in the first period than the Kings, but so far Kings bloggers have shown up in more force than Blues bloggers... slim pickings of up to date blogs. Here's what I found on last night's game from the winning side of things. Maybe more will come out later today or tomorrow. Maybe by then I won't care. St. Louis Game Time from SB Nation So this is the way … [Read more...]
KINGS GET OUTWORKED BY BLUES 6-4
December 17, 2010 By
Erik Johnson, Andy McDonald, Alex Pietrangelo, David Perron, TJ Oshie, Roman Polak...all but with injuries. A walk in the park tonight? Not so much. Surly gave you his take of the game. Here is mine: I am concerned about the Kings' passing. So many of them from the defensive zone connect on the opposing team's stick. We saw this again tonight and it has been a consistent Achilles Heel. I … [Read more...]
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