Today you are supposed to be packing for a weekend in Vegas. You are supposed to be hopping on the party bus, or jumping in the car, or standing in the security line at LAX. You are supposed to be excited for Frozen Fury. Instead, you're pissed. It's just another Friday, just another weekend. You may still be going to Vegas. I'm sure many Kings fans will be there as months ago hotels and … [Read more...]
New Jersey Devils @ LA Kings Stanley Cup Finals Game 6 – I’m Glad You’re Worried
June 11, 2012 By
Tonight is game 6. Tonight one of two things will happen. Either the Devils will cross over the threshold to challenge the Titan of fate and history, or the Kings will reach up with arms outstretched to shake the Titan's hand. The prospects of the great unknown stand before us, you are worried and I am glad. I am glad you're worried about this game... Because it will force you to remember that … [Read more...]
LA Kings @ New Jersey Devils Stanley Cup Finals Game 5 Open Forum – No Big Deal
June 9, 2012 By
Pressure? Never heard of it. The Kings could win the Stanley Cup tonight. They could not. A lesson learned is not a lesson forgotten and expectations necessitate meting of strategy. That strategy is simple. Play together, but loose. Not to force the offense, but to allow it to come. To contain in defense, instead of stretching in retreat. Nothing new. Nothing tired. Something true. The … [Read more...]
New Jersey Devils @ LA Kings Stanley Cup Finals Game 3 Open Forum – One For The Money
June 4, 2012 By
The Kings and I are back in Los Angeles. We have brought with us two more road wins for you. I also bring warnings from Hell / Newark. There will be much fanfare by the NHL before the game and with it, the hockey gods will perform temptations. Enjoy what you may, but be wary, there will be people with TVs strapped to their backs. You will be drawn to them, but stay away my friends, stay far … [Read more...]
LA Kings @ New Jersey Devils Stanley Cup Finals Game 2 Open Forum – The More Things Change
June 2, 2012 By
Oh, game two of the Stanley Cup Finals, is that it? The Kings are up 1-0 on the road you say? Tonight they could go home to Los Angeles up 2-0... For the fourth time in a row? Fascinating. A guy could get used to this. So much has been written (finally) about the Kings. Both teams had jitters this, the ice was crappy that. Kovalchuk WILL be better. OK, so will Doughty. The Devils will make … [Read more...]
Los Angeles Kings @ New Jersey Devils Stanley Cup Finals Game 1 Open Forum – Bow Thee Heads, Relish Thy Day
May 30, 2012 By
Hello folks. Men. Women. Boys. Girls. Kings fans. We are gathered here today because we share a mind, a common coalescence of swelling pride, immutable thrill and overwhelming anticipation. For we, my friends, my bothers and sisters, my amassed lovers of puck, we watch tonight as our very own Los Angeles Kings take the ice in game one of the Stanley Cup Finals. Let's savor that, The … [Read more...]
The Final Battle – Los Angeles Kings vs New Jersey Devils for Lord Stanley’s Cup
May 27, 2012 By
This is an article I am proud to write. A preview of the Stanley Cup Finals. An observation, speculation and evaluation of the two teams to have toppled their Conference. Two teams that have proven better than the rest. Two teams who will bare their hockey hearts and souls to each other, leave blood oxidized, sweat glistening and tears either joyous or sorrowful, embedded within Staples' ice … [Read more...]
THE NATURE OF SPORTS AND VIOLENCE
June 16, 2011 By
We all saw what happened in Vancouver last night. We were all appalled. What is more appalling is that we have seen it all before. The car burnings, looting, stabbings, beatings and general rioting by a large contingent of disenchanted fans in British Columbia last night was but an ode to drunken fan stupidity. We have seen it all too often in our own city when the Laker's win a title. The … [Read more...]
THE CLOTH MUST CUT BOTH WAYS
June 14, 2011 By
Let me begin by saying I loathe the Canucks. There is not a single strand of cognizance floating through my scrambled head that wishes even the smallest success on that franchise. I am not going to go into the details of why I feel this way as you have all been witnessing it throughout the Stanley Cup Finals. From the diving to the dirty little hacks and slashes to the ugliness of both their … [Read more...]
AND IT’S THE BEST OF THREE FOR THE STANLEY CUP
June 8, 2011 By
Regarding Roberto Luongo... "Luongo will be fine. We trust him and his ability." - Alain Vigneault As for Tim Thomas... "Winning." - Charlie Sheen JT Dutch told you the series may be the Tale of Two Goaltenders. I think he nailed it. Games 1 and 2, Luongo was on. Thomas' detractors claimed him too aggressive and pointed to Burrows' overtime goal in game two as exhibit A. The tide … [Read more...]
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