You want me to talk about the game last night, or my trip to San Jose? I kind of don't feel like talking about either. I kind of feel like talking about the Denny's I stupidly and drunkenly wandered into at 1:30am. San Jose is a sleepy town, very dull, but for the most part well kept. However some areas, like by our hotel near the airport, are... Erm... Less so. I saw an interesting group of … [Read more...]
Kings @ Sharks – Round 2 Game 3 – Down By The Bay
May 18, 2013 By 12 Comments
Two down. Two to go. By the time you read this, I'll be somewhere in the middle of nowhere on the 5 freeway, heading north to test my lucky underwear out at the HPV Pavillion in San Jose. I won't be in a car though, with plenty of adrenaline still pumping from that marvelous win on Thursday, I think I'll just run there. The Shark Tank, as it's known, if you've never been there, is a wonderful … [Read more...]
Sharks @ Kings – Round 2 Game 2 – The More Things Change
May 16, 2013 By 23 Comments
It seems the only storyline heading into this game is Raffi Torres' hit on Jarret Stoll, his imminent NHL hearing, and the latter's injury and exclusion from the lineup. So let's talk about something else. As we discussed before, and saw on Tuesday, San Jose is a much different team than St. Louis. They passed with zippy gusto and buzzed around the Kings' zone like so many gnats that need … [Read more...]
From The Archives: The Shark Who Came To Dinner
May 15, 2013 By 7 Comments
**By reader request, I'm reposting this article from the last Kings-Sharks playoff series. I had forgotten about it, but reading it over again I am reminded that I must find a cure for writing during REM sleep. This is a big bowl of What The Fuck. So for those that enjoyed it the first time around, and those who have joined us here since, here ya go... ** I woke up early this morning. I … [Read more...]
Sharks @ Kings – Round 2 Game 1 – Payback, Like Joe Thornton, is a Bitch
May 14, 2013 By 25 Comments
They say time heals all wounds. They may be right, but what doesn't heal all wounds? A Stanley Cup. Despite our glorious achievements and the San Jose Sharks distinct lack of them outside of a few meaningless division titles, these losers managed to oust us in the first round two years ago, and for that, they must pay. This is likely to be quite a different series than the one against the … [Read more...]
Blues @ Kings – Round 1 Game 6 – 4 + 4 + 4 = 4
May 10, 2013 By 33 Comments
My superstitions are real, damn it. On Monday, I ran two miles and then ate two pieces of chicken at El Pollo Loco. The Kings went on to win their second game of the series. On Wednesday, I was about to stop running when I hit two miles, but thought "fuck it, a third mile for our third win". I then ate three pieces of chicken at El Pollo Loco. Unsurprisingly, the Kings then won their third … [Read more...]
Kings @ Blues – Round 1 Game 5 – Three’s Company
May 8, 2013 By 23 Comments
So now that I've finally calmed down from game 4 (that's a lie, I haven't calmed down. At all) I am ready for the game tonight and boy is my wallet thanking me for watching this one at home, where the food is better and the beer is cheaper. Other than those two things, I would like very much for my experience watching game 5 in a living room to mirror watching the last two in section 315. Yes, … [Read more...]
Blues @ Kings – Round 1 Game 4 – Making A Series Of It
May 6, 2013 By 36 Comments
One thing I love about the playoffs is that the intensity takes its toll on us all. Win or lose, playoff games are taxing on our endorphins, stress levels and livers. Just as I start to calm down from the previous game, boom! Here comes another one, and not a moment too soon. What will Darryl Sutter do to boost the offense? Maybe nothing. He has always championed the idea that you keep … [Read more...]
A Purpose for Penner
May 1, 2013 By 22 Comments
This is another piece from newcomer Kelsey Eyes. Some of you asked what proves she knows anything about hockey. This article probably isn't that proof, but you also asked what a girl perspective brings, and this article definitely does that... Because like most of my experiences with women, I have no idea what the hell she is talking about and yet I still managed to enjoy it. **Note: This … [Read more...]
Kings @ Blues – Round 1 Game 1: A Familiar Scent
April 30, 2013 By 30 Comments
I've always wondered about those Colorado teams from the early 2000s, the ones that kicked our asses throughout the regular seasons and twice ended our playoff dreams. Did their fans hate the Kings as much as I vehemently hated their team? I don't have to wonder anymore. No, they didn't. Because they walked away with the series wins. Hello, St. Louis Blues, meet your 2000-2002 Colorado … [Read more...]
More Videos: L.A. Kings Stanley Cup Championship “Run”
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Have We Been Spoiled By This Playoff Run?
June 8, 2012 By
Wednesday night Darryl Sutter laughed at the notion that the Kings are somehow flawed for having not been able to close out the Devils in four games, as they have had similar trouble in two other potential close out game fours. It is laughable. This game is hard and that doesn't change just because for large portions of the playoffs the Kings have made it look easy. Dustin Penner suggested that … [Read more...]
Kings Shutout Oilers: Just Enjoy
April 2, 2012 By
No post game. We are one step closer to the playoffs. One step closer to the division title. One step closer to having as good of a chance as anyone to win a cup. Just enjoy. And get ready for San Jose. Fuck San Jose. Go Kings. Oh, and as promised... … [Read more...]
IF YOU DON’T LIKE IT, LEAVE
April 20, 2011 By
As expected, a single night's sleep has done little to alleviate the anger and frustration generated by the Los Angeles Kings massive collapse against the San Jose Sharks in Game 3, in which they squandered 4-0 and 5-3 leads in the second period. If you find yourself so sick to the stomach you are convinced this series is over, I have a similar message as Bobby's from last night to convey, … [Read more...]
WHEN THE MUSIC’S OVER – MARK PURDY’S POT SHOTS AT KINGS FANS
April 19, 2011 By
A feast of friends. Alive she cried. You've probably already read the gem of an article by Mark Purdy at the Mercury News. If you haven't yet, please, don't bother. I will not post his article, or a link to it, on this website. I don't want that trash clogging up my words. You know, filth by association. What I will do, is mention the name Mark Purdy many, many times. Not for … [Read more...]
KEVIN WESTGARTH: CREDIT WHERE CREDIT IS DUE
April 17, 2011 By
It is no small secret that Scribe and I have had our fair share of complaints directed at Los Angeles Kings enforcer Kevin Westgarth. Sometimes our vitriol is targeted more squarely at Terry Murray and his decisions to play Westy in too many games where we feel his presence is less important than that of a more well rounded skater. Usually we just rail against a roster spot being eaten up by a … [Read more...]
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